Aches and Pains

No one wants to live with an achy body. We offer ways to tackle pain through diet, exercise, heat, stretching, and therapies like reflexology and yoga. Plus, we address situations that might be causing your issue, so you can relieve pain before it tries to ruin your day.

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Should You Workout When You’re Sore or Take a Day (or Two) Off?
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8 Ideal Yoga Stretches for Your Lower Back
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8 Healthy Foods That Can Help With Headaches
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If You Think Saunas Are Just a Spa-Day Treat, These 5 Healthy Benefits Will Change Your Mind
Best Hip Mobility Exercises and Stretches
7 Hip Mobility Exercises for Stronger, Pain-Free Hips
Hip Flexibility Stretches: How to Stretch Hips
8 Easy, Everyday Hip Stretches for Anyone Who Sits All Day
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Muscle Rollers Really Are Beneficial—Here's How to Roll Properly to Relieve Soreness and Avoid Injury
How to Stretch Your Lower Back: Lower Back Stretches
How to Stretch Your Lower Back and Feel Less Stiff
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3 Easy Foot and Toe Stretches Podiatrists Recommend Doing Every Day
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If You Get Knee Pain Doing Squats, Here Are 8 Smart Modifications to Try
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6 Easy Exercise Moves to Help Eliminate Annoying Aches and Pains
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How to Get Rid of a Caffeine Headache
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How to Relieve a Stiff Neck ASAP, According to Physical Therapists
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9 Everyday Habits That Help Relieve Back Pain
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These Are the Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Back Pain
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This Is Why Your Hangovers Feel Even Worse With Age
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4 Reasons a Hot Stone Massage Is Worth Every Penny
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When to Use Heat—and When to Use Ice—for Sore Muscles, Back Pain, and More
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5 Easy Stretches to Alleviate Knee Pain
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This Is Why You Get Painful Toe Cramps—and How to Find Relief
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These Are the Best Sleeping Positions to Avoid Waking Up With Aches and Pains—or Worse, an Injury
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Sore Muscles? Here Are 6 Recovery Methods to Get Relief
Uses and Health Benefits of Epsom Salts
4 Beneficial Uses for Epsom Salt—and One You Should Always Avoid
What Is Restorative Yoga? Restorative Yoga Meaning, Benefits, and Easy Poses to Try
Restorative Yoga Is All About Relieving Stress With Gentle Stretches—Here Are 6 Beginner Poses to Try
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Sore Feet? These Common Causes of Foot Pain Could Be to Blame
How to Relieve Face, Neck, and Jaw Tension: Asian woman struggling with using laptop at home
Dealing With Jaw, Neck, or Face Tension Lately? Here Are 5 Ways to Get Relief (Without Turning to Advil)
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6 Easy Ways to Beat Sore Feet
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3 Glute-Strengthening Exercises to Try Instead of Squats
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3 Upper Back Stretches That Help Relieve Pain and Tension
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7 Pressure Points for Headaches That Can Quickly Soothe Pain
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Here's How Long It Takes to Feel the Effects of CBD