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Bookmark or Share- Muscle strains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe difference between a strain and a sprain is that a strain involves an injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone, while a sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together. Initial treatment includes rest, ice, compression and elevation. Mild strains can be successfully treated at home.
- Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicMyoclonus are very quick jerks of a muscle. Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease causes tremors, muscle stiffness, slow or decreased movement, or loss of balance. It also can cause symptoms not related to movement. These symptoms include a reduced sense of smell, constipation, acting out dreams and a decline in thinking skills.
- Back exercises in 15 minutes a day - Mayo ClinicLie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor (A). Tighten the muscles in your belly so that your lower back pulls up, away from the floor (B).
- Muscle strains - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicSome doctors recommend avoiding over-the-counter pain medications that can increase your risk of bleeding — such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) — during the first 48 hours after a muscle strain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can be helpful for pain relief during this time period.
- Polymyalgia rheumatica - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicPolymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips. Signs and symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh rue-MAT-ih-kuh) usually begin quickly and are worse in the morning. Most people who develop polymyalgia rheumatica are older than 65.
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