“Menthol and camphor [a common ingredient in remedies applied to the skin] work by producing a cooling sensation that can reduce inflammation and ease discomfort,” Parnacott explains. Helfrich echoes ...

Most people have likely had the unpleasant experience of a muscle cramp, also known as a charley horse or muscle spasm. And while most cramps will quickly go away on their own, there are a few helpful ...

Poor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just some of the challenges faced by suffers of often-painful involuntary muscle spasms. However, a new study ...

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS, RD Key Takeaways Bananas are rich in electrolytes but may not provide enough to effectively relieve muscle cramps immediately.Eating a diet rich in ...

Lockjaw happens when your jaw muscles tighten up so much that you can't open your mouth properly. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can cause lockjaw and muscle spasms. TMJ disorders can ...

Q: What is stiff person syndrome with which Celine Dion was diagnosed? A: Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disease affecting about 1or 2 out of a million people that may cause the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new use for Botox is helping many patients find relief from a common health condition. Botox is commonly used on the face, but now it's growing in popularity for a common ...

As the opioid crisis continues in America, more and more doctors are steering away from prescribing opioid medications as a treatment for pain. Since 1999, more than 932,000 people have died from a ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Proctalgia fugax causes short ...