Muscles are a necessary part of the body for every activity that the body can perform. When muscles are asked to perform too readily, too heavily, or for too long muscles responds with pain. Strains and sprains are the most common forms of muscle pain and are associated with the overworking of muscles.
Muscle pain is very common and can occur after nearly any activity and can occur in any part of the body. The most common form of muscle pain is related to the back, legs, and neck and shoulder region. Muscle pain can range from mildly annoying to so severe that the patient can not find relief or comfort until the muscle strain or sprain heals.
A muscle sprain involves the tearing or stretching of the ligaments beyond their normal capacity. A muscle strain is associated with the tearing or excessive stretching of the muscle and can be equally as painful.
In most cases, over the counter products and self care are all that are required to care for muscle pain related to basic muscle injury. Some muscle injuries are severe enough to require a physician’s care and medical expertise.
Symptoms of muscle injury and muscle pain obviously involve pain, however it is not uncommon for the affected area to swell, redden and become bruised or discolored. All symptoms of muscle injury and muscle pain can range from mild to severe.
Muscle pain is common and is most frequently caused by either the overuse of the muscles especially when accompanied by an ineffective warming up and stretching before significant activity. Injury from accidents and sports accidents are the second most common cause of muscle pain. Muscle pain and muscle injury can also be caused by repetitive motion tasks. Muscles can flare up when asked to perform a task in the same manner with the same amount of exertion for long periods of time.
Risk factors for muscle include poor conditioning, fatigue, poor technique or improper use, and improper stretching or warm up prior to strenuous activity. People who do not regular exercise or ask much from their muscle are considered in “poor condition,” which simply means that the muscle may react with pain, inflammation, and swelling upon being asked to perform even reasonable amounts of significant exertion. When muscles become tired or fatigued they often respond with pain, especially if the patient does not stop the performance or activity. Even poor posture can lead to muscle pain and injury, as well as other forms of poor technique when utilizing the muscles for an extended period of time or under high exertion levels.
Diagnosis of muscle pain is usually done based on patient complaints. Often patients can determine the difference between muscle pain and serious injury. However, serious cases may require a physician’s examination as well as an x-ray or other imaging technique in order to rule out possible other causes for the discomfort.
In most cases, treatment can be performed by a patient without any medical assistance. Most muscle injuries and muscle pain incidents will heal simply by reducing the workload associated with that muscle. Rest, ice, and gentle stretching are usually enough to encourage a muscle strain to heal. Some more serious cases may require over the counter or prescription pain medications as well as some sort of short term immobilization and physical therapy. Some muscles are stubborn and can cause pain from an injury for months. Most cases that are severe enough to require medical attention involve muscle pain, as well as ligament and tendon injury, which can contribute to muscle pain as well.
The P.R.I.C.E. treatment is very effective for muscle pain and muscle injury. The P.R.I.C.E. treatment involves Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, which allows the muscle and the surrounding tissue to heal properly. Muscle pain can be avoided with careful protection and the patient’s ability to properly stretch and prepare the muscles for strenuous use.
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Carisoprodol, which is also prescribed as Soma and Vanadom, is commonly used to treat injuries and musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain. Carisoprodol works by relaxing muscles and blocking the pain sensations sent by the nerves which register in the more...
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Esgic-Plus, which is generically prescribed as acetaminophen /butalbital/caffeine, is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fevers. It is most commonly prescribed to relieve severe tension headaches more...
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Skelaxin, which is generically prescribed as metaxalone, is commonly used for the treatment of injury and muscular pain. When treating injury, rest and physical therapy should be prescribed along with Skelaxin.
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Lioresal, also known genetically as baclofen, is used as a muscle relaxant and is commonly prescribed to patients that suffer from muscle spasms, pain and stiffness from multiple sclerosis. The common form of Lioresal is a white, scored tablet of 10 mg o more...
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Butalbital APAP, which is also prescribed as Axocet, is commonly used to treat tension headaches or pain caused by the constricting of muscles. It is most often prescribed in conjunction with a pain reliever and sometimes caffeine. Butalbital APAP is a ba more...
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Cyclobenzaprine is also prescribed as Flexeril. It is commonly used to treat pain from injury, muscle spasms, and other painful musculoskeletal conditions for a short term period or two to three weeks. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that also interr more...
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Fioricet, which is generically prescribed as acetaminophen /butalbital/caffeine, is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fevers. It is most commonly prescribed to relieve severe tension headaches. more...
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Flexeril, which is generically prescribed as cyclobenzaprine, is commonly used to treat pain from injury, muscle spasms, and other painful musculoskeletal conditions for a short term period or two to three weeks. Flexeril is a muscle relaxant that also in more...
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Soma, which is generically prescribed as carisoprodol, is a muscle relaxant used to treat injury and other conditions which cause muscle or bone pain. Soma is typically used in conjunction with rest and physical therapy. more...
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Zanaflex, which is generically prescribed as tizanidine, is commonly used as a short acting muscle relaxant to treat the symptoms and pain related to muscle spasms. While assisting the muscles into relaxation, it also blocks the brain’s ability to perceiv more...
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