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Muscle Pain
Muscle pain is a symptom which may arise as a result of a number of health conditions
Doctors refer to muscle pain as myalgia and this gives the root word to terms such as fibromyalgia (pain in the muscles and soft tissues of the body) as well as polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition giving rise to pain in the head and caused by a disorder of the immune system.
Read below to learn more about causes of muscle pain and what you can do for relief.
The most common causes of muscle pain are generally acute or happen suddenly:
- Injury or trauma to a muscle, known as a muscle strain. The most commonly affected muscles are the calf, groin, neck and back. The action of straining a muscle can also cause sprains which is when the soft tissues including the ligaments and tendons are damaged. This commonly affects the wrists, knees and ankles.
- Overuse of a muscle – this is seen when one makes an impromptu and over-enthusiastic visit to the gym.
- Repetitive strain injuries are related to overuse of a joint, but the muscles surrounding the joint may also be involved.
- Tension or stress giving rise to conditions such as a stiff neck
- Lifting a heavy object can give rise to muscle pain and spasms which we refer to as low back pain or lumbago
- Viral infections, including colds and flu
- Less common causes of muscle pain include fibromyalgia, the use of certain drugs, as well as autoimmune conditions. These tend to be chronic conditions.
Most acute episodes of muscle pain can usually be treated quite easily:
- If pain relates to an injury or overuse of the muscle or joint, stop the activity and rest
- Apply an ice pack or ice compress to the area. If you don’t have the appropriate device or equipment, a convenient way to achieve this is with a bag of frozen peas
- You may wish to use a pain-killer to help you cope with the pain
- Alternatively, you might wish to use a herbal remedy such as Absolüt Arnica Gel which has the benefit of also helping resolve any bruising associated with the injury.
- If your muscle pain is due to flu, you may benefit from using a herbal remedy such as Echinaforce
Chronic episodes of muscle pain can respond to:
- Gentle massage if appropriate
- Regular but gentle exercise, such as walking, cycling or swimming
- Reducing the stress levels in the body using yoga or the herb Passion flower
- Getting enough sleep
- Lastly, of course, treating the underlying condition
If you are taking prescribed medication, check with your doctor that this is not one of the side effects of your medication
Muscle pain may arise from a very wide number of conditions. The lists of causes and possible treatments provided above only refer to commonly encountered health conditions and are not exhaustive.
If you do not have a specific cause for your muscle pain, if it does not resolve within 7 days, or if it is accompanied by more severe symptoms such as pain in other parts of the body, fever or a general feeling of being unwell, you should seek medical help immediately.
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