Question: I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me about the risk of ...

I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, though, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me about the risk of ...

Your deltoid muscles make up a main muscle group in your upper body. They’re connected with many other muscles and bones in your upper back, neck, and shoulder region and are extremely mobile. They ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, though, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me ...

Rhomboid muscle pain occurs between the shoulder blades and spine. It may feel like tenderness around the shoulder blade. Risk factors for rhomboid muscle pain include injury and general overuse. The ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Rest and ice therapy can relieve shoulder blade pain from injuries like muscle ...

Upper body pain can hit without warning—but not all pain is the same. Some cases are simple muscle strain, while others could indicate a heart attack. Understanding the difference could save your life ...

Feeling sore after a workout is known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Sore muscles after exercise are a result of muscle breakdown during a workout, particularly on the eccentric portion or ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...