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Rachel Woodard

Rachel Woodard is a massage therapist at a sports therapy clinic in Bloomington, Minnesota. She works primarily with runners and recreational athletes, helping them manage muscle strains and assess home recovery tools. She spent years providing soft tissue therapy for collegiate endurance programs and has practised since 2014. Woodard contributes regularly to Biology Insights.

Does a Cold or Hot Bath Help Sore Muscles?
Why Do I Get Pins and Needles in My Feet When Running?
Still Sore After 3 Days? When to Worry vs. Wait
Calf Cramp When Running: Why It Happens & How to Stop It
Why Do the Insides of My Calves Hurt When I Run?
How to Avoid Calf Cramps: Stretching, Diet, and More
What Causes Cramps While Running? Fatigue Is Key
What Really Happens When Your Muscles Are Sore?
Why Do My Calves Hurt After Running?
How to Recover From Muscle Soreness Faster
How to Relieve Sore Legs: Heat, Ice, and More
How to Stop Sore Muscles: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
What Helps With Sore Muscles: Heat, Hydration & More
How to Reduce Soreness: What Actually Works
Is Muscle Soreness Good? What It Really Means
How to Prevent Cramping: What Actually Works
Is Muscle Soreness Inflammation? What Science Says
Do Compression Socks Prevent Shin Splints?
Can Percussion Massage Help With Cellulite?
Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation in Muscles?
How to Prevent Blisters From Running
Should You Ice Sore Muscles? What the Science Says
Does a Hot Shower Actually Relax Your Muscles?
How to Relieve Sore Muscles After Hiking
What Causes a Stitch in Your Side?
Do Massages Make You Sore? And Is It Normal?
Why Is My Upper Back Sore After Running?
How to Recover From Soreness Faster
How Long Should You Wear Compression Socks After Running?
How Long Do Sore Muscles Retain Water?