Muscle Pain
All people will have sore muscles at some point, and it can sometimes make normal, everyday activities uncomfortable.
- Pain can occur immediately after exercise or injury, or can develop some hours later
- Muscle pain can be mild or so severe that you can’t use the muscle at all
Muscle pain symptoms
Everyone experiences muscle pain differently. The pain might be a deep, steady ache or random, sharp stabbing pains all over their body, while others experience it only in specific areas.
Pain due to injury is often accompanied by the redness and swelling otherwise known as inflammation. You may feel tenderness when the muscle is moved or touched, and it can limit your ability to move freely.
Causes of muscle pain
There are many reasons why you might experience muscle pain, but the most common causes are tension, overuse, stress and minor injury. Repeatedly using the same muscles at work or during exercise can sometimes lead to soreness and inflammation.
Tension and stress can also make your muscles stiff and painful. When you feel tense, your body produces hormones that can cause your muscles to tense up. In turn, this can increase your sensitivity to pain.
You may feel the pain in just a few muscles, or you may experience it in one specific area of your body.
If your muscle pain is affecting your whole body, it is most likely caused by an infection, like the flu. These pains are often referred to as systemic muscle aches. In some cases, more serious health conditions can lead to this type of pain, such as diseases which impact the muscles.
For some people, muscle pain can be a side effect of certain medications.
Treatments for muscle pain
At Pharmacy+Health, we can recommend effective muscle pain treatments that are suitable for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You should support and elevate the painful area as soon as possible. Try to rest and avoid further exercise. Compression bandages can also help reduce any swelling.
Using ice to reduce inflammation and heat pads to improve blood flow will help speed up recovery. You could also try soaking in a warm bath or taking a warm shower.
During your consultation, our experienced pharmacists will discuss the different treatments available to help ease your muscle pain and reduce any inflammation.
Having weak, unused muscles can lead to pain, so low impact, muscle strengthening exercises can help to prevent this – but it’s important to note that you must always stop if the pain gets worse. Adopting the correct posture for sitting, standing and lifting will also help prevent reoccurrence.
Stretching, maintaining a healthy weight and quitting smoking can all reduce the risk of muscle pain.
Our clinically trained pharmacists can pinpoint the source of your muscle pain and choose the right medication to alleviate it.
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