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How to Eliminate Soreness After Lifting Weights

muscle soreness is a common side effect of lifting weights. While not harmful, muscle soreness is thought to be the result of micro-trauma to the muscles and connective tissue. If you are new to li...
Chronic Lower Back Pain Symptoms

Lower back pain is a pervasive problem for Americans and is the second leading reason for a visit to the doctor. Most back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning it has something to do with the way ...
Signs of a Heart Attack

...d resulting in death of the part of the muscle. The signs of a heart attack can range from so mild that they go unnoticed to severe.
What Happens If Shingles Are Not Treated with Medicine?

Physicians diagnose about 500,000 new cases of shingles in the United States each year. There is no treatment for shingles, which is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken...
Pulled Calf Muscle Symptoms

Your calf muscle, located at the back bottom of your leg, can become pulled or strained easily. This muscle is susceptible to being overstretched and overworked. Participating in activities that re...
5 Things You Need to Know About Groin Strain

The groin is made up of five adductor muscles that pull our thighs together and help with hip movement and stabilization. A groin strain or pull is a muscle tear or rupture of one of the adductor ...
How to Wrap Your Hamstring

...ve had a hamstring injury it makes that muscle more vulnerable to another injury any time you put it under stress. This is true if the hamstring has a minor tear as well as if you've had surgery...
Vytorin 10/20 Side Effects

... to the manufacturer of Vytorin, Merck, Sharp and Dohme, both of these medications may contribute to a number of side effects, some of which may be severe.
What Are the Symptoms of Torn Tendons?

...ough, fibrous tissues that connect your muscles to the appropriate bones within your body. If a tendon is overused or overstretched during physical activity, the tendon can tear--a condition kno...
Pinched Nerve in the Back Symptoms

A pinched nerve is caused by an excess of pressure applied to the nerve. It can occur anywhere but is most common in the lower back, caused by a herniated disc. Symptoms may start as mild, and with...
Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve

...m surrounding tissues, like your bones, muscles, cartilage and tendons. When a nerve is pinched, normal function is disrupted in that area. Pinched nerves can occur in any part of your body, tho...
Symptoms of a Torn Calf Muscle

...lf, or lower leg, consists of two major muscles: the gastrocnemius, which is the large muscle on the back of the calf and the soleus, which is the smaller muscle that runs closer to the side of ...
5 Ways to Identify Symptoms of a Pulled Neck Muscle

"Cold" muscles are particularly vulnerable to strain, though a pull can occur almost any time a muscle is placed under stress. If you feel a sudden onset of discomfort after you have turned your h...
Muscle Injury Symptoms

The most common form of muscle injury is a muscle strain and it occurs most frequently among athletes. A strain injury develops when the muscle is overstretched, causing it to tear. If you sustain ...
Tylenol No. 2 Ingredients

...l No. 2 are commonly prescribed include muscle pain, headaches and pain resulting from dental work and painful menstruation. Also, pain that results from accidents or from medical procedures may...
Signs & Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in the Lower Back

...disc in the lower back is almost always painful, but that's not the only symptom.
How to Heal an Achilles Tendon

...eel a pop or snap followed by immediate sharp pain in your heel. Most treatment options are noninvasive, but a complete tear may require surgery.
Sudden Low Back Pain

...g a heavy object and you feel immediate sharp pain in your back, put ice on it as soon as possible. Ice will reduce swelling and inflammation. Just as you would use ice if you twisted your ankle...
Symptoms of Leg Cramps

...ibed as a painful tightening of the leg muscles, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Your legs can become cramped for a number of reasons, including lack of hydration, a calcium defi...
Symptoms of a Ruptured Lumbar Disc

...umn. This can place pressure on nerves, muscle and surrounding tissues. If your doctor suspects a ruptured disk in your lumbar or low back, these will be the specific symptoms he will look for.
Symptoms of a Third-Degree Hamstring Strain

...op of the thigh, consist of three large muscles. Hamstring muscles help you move in a variety of directions. They allow the knee to bend and help you walk, run and jump. The hamstring muscles ca...
Signs & Symptoms of Nerve Pain

...or nerves then sends the signals to the muscles to stimulate movement. When these nerves are damaged, it results in limb dysfunction and severe pain. Nerve pain cannot be treated with over-the-c...
Lumbar Hernia Symptoms

...the herniation. Common symptoms include pain, muscular weakness and neurological changes in the arms and hands.
3 Ways to Identify a Ruptured Stomach Muscle

...ruptured stomach muscle when he feels a sharp, sudden pain in the abdominal area. The muscles in the abdomen may feel tender around the bottom of the muscle group and when the muscles contract w...
Side Effects From Scoliosis

...ral palsy (a condition characterized by muscle weakness and tight joints). When you have scoliosis, your lumbar (lower back) spine is prominent, your hips are uneven and your ribs stick out. If ...
Symptoms of Tendinitis of the Foot

...don is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. Tendinitis is an inflammation of or an injury to a tendon. Because of the constant stress and demands placed on it, the foot is a common...
Symptoms of Biceps Tendinitis

Tendons connect your biceps muscle (in the front upper part of the arm) to the bones in your shoulder and elbow. If either of these tendons becomes inflamed, you may develop biceps tendinitis. Tend...
Hamstring Rupture Symptoms

Explosive or sudden movement can cause your hamstring to rupture at either the knee or where it attaches to the pelvis. Most typically, the rupture occurs at the knee where the tendons attach at th...
4 Ways to Treat a Ruptured Back Muscle

...d back muscle, you will probably feel a sharp pain in your back and have difficulty moving. You may also have swelling over the rupture. A ruptured back muscle is quite common, simply because th...
Pinched Nerve Shoulder Symptoms

...sending those signals to and from skin, muscle and other body tissues. Nerve compression can be from bones, cartilage, muscles and tendons around the nerve, according to the Mayo Clinic. The Ame...
How to Alleviate Neck Pain

...n a car accident, your neck pain can be sharp or dull, constant or fleeting. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, your neck is vulnerable to injury because it carries the we...
What Is a Pulled Muscle?

A pulled muscle can occur when a muscle is stretched beyond its ability. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, pulled muscle injuries are graded according to how severe they ar...
Esophagus Reflux Symptoms

...e main cause of GERD is weakness of the muscle that prevents stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.
Back Pain in Children

...cerned when you see your young child in pain. Because children often can't verbalize their symptoms, and because back pain isn't as common in children as it is in adults, you should schedule a v...
Ruptured Disk in Neck Signs & Symptoms

...thopedic Surgeons. It typically creates pain in the surrounding regions, often radiating to other parts of the body. The disks---the soft pads between the vertebrae---absorb shock and provide th...
Angina Attack Symptoms

Angina is a type of chest pain caused by poor blood flow to the heart because of blocked blood vessels (coronary arteries). Three types of angina can cause symptoms. Stable angina is a chest pain t...
5 Things You Need to Know About a Bruised Heel

...until you feel the pain. If the pain is sharp and decreases when you release the heel, it is probably a bruised heel.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

Diabetes can destroy the nerves anywhere in the body. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy develops over time and becomes progressively worse. There is no cure. Peripheral neuropathy affects the extremit...
Signs & Symptoms of a Sciatic Nerve

... disk rupture, spinal column narrowing, muscle tightness, or from an injury to the pelvis. You should be aware of the signs and symptoms of sciatic nerve compression, also known as sciatica.
Acid Reflux Symptoms in Men

Acid reflux affects more than 60 million Americans every year. There are many symptoms that impact men that range from mild to severe. Those suffering from acid reflux need to get treated by their ...

Working through the pain?
- Posted On July 5, 2008 07:43:33 AM
  ...l ground mostly fine, but it's a pretty sharp pain when I go up and down stairs. My question is, how do you know when the pain you are experiencing can be worked through, or when it should be... Read More
- Posted On July 5, 2008 07:50:48 AM
  ...l ground mostly fine, but it's a pretty sharp pain when I go up and down stairs. My question is, how do you know when the pain you are experiencing can be worked through, or when it should be... Read More
Pain behind eye when working out HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Posted On November 7, 2008 07:33:25 AM
  ...t temple and behind my left eye it is a sharp pain and I can kind of feel my heartbeat in it. It also seems to make my vision in that eye blury. It only comes when I exert myself really hard. ... Read More
- Posted On November 7, 2008 07:36:27 AM
  I really think I would break down and see the doctor. I wouldn't take a chance with something like that! Good luck! Read More
Muscle Rupture
- Posted On September 4, 2007 04:54:02 AM
  ... Have you guys had any experience with muscle ruptures and what did you do to speed up the healing process? It really hurts, people - so take care and listen to your body. Read More
- Posted On September 4, 2007 07:07:44 AM
  ... my sympathies. I have never ruptred a muscle, but I have torn two tendens and broken my foot, all in the last year and half. Being laid up can be emotionaly overwhelming. I would drive by so... Read More
Running and ankle pain
- Posted On November 18, 2008 12:59:55 PM
  ...ormal and generally to be expected. Any sharp or piercing pain is something to notice, as is chronic (long-lasting) pain. On the plus side, the treadmill is more low-impact that actual running, ... Read More
- Posted On November 18, 2008 07:59:06 PM
  ... constantly riddled with ankle and knee pain. It just comes with the territory. There's a bag of peas in our freezer that's taken on the permanent shape of her knee. I think the best things you ... Read More
pain above knee when flexing it?
...ll, does anyone know what to do about a sharp muscle-type pain above my right knee that comes on only when I am flexing it? Examples of this sort of flexing is when I am sitting cross-legged, or...
- Posted On October 1, 2008 07:05:50 PM
  http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/runners-knee Try the above link, it may prove more insightful than what I could give. Good luck! Read More
- Posted On October 1, 2008 07:05:50 PM
  http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/runners-knee Try the above link, it may prove more insightful than what I could give. Good luck! Read More
muscel soreness
- Posted On May 28, 2008 09:06:28 AM
  i woke up today and my leg muscles are extremely sore.. i work out 4 days a week but i havent done anything differently than i always do... what could be the cause of this? Read More
- Posted On May 28, 2008 09:25:03 AM
  ...e a result of overuse). If the pain is sharp in anyway, it could be an injury. . .be careful. If it is just the dull pain of muscle use, take some ibuprofen, soak in a bath, and do some light ... Read More
Lower Stomach Region...
- Posted On February 4, 2009 11:31:40 AM
  ...and I feel the same thing in some other muscle areas. Does this mean I worked them good and they are getting tighter or what? Read More
- Posted On February 4, 2009 12:50:09 PM
  ...hard. (As long as it isn't persistent, sharp pains.) Read More
Kinda Gross Question..
- Posted On June 5, 2008 02:31:45 PM
  ...more on one side? because if you have a sharp pain on either side of your lower abdomen, it is not sore muscles and you should see a doctor. I have been really sore from crunches when I haven... Read More
- Posted On June 5, 2008 03:16:33 PM
  ...e you did a little much try some sore muscle ointment like Bengay. Might help feel better! Read More
Ack... Such a bad day
- Posted On March 27, 2008 01:15:40 PM
  ...l) and started having these funny chest pains life a dull ache on the left side of my chest that got slightly worse when I breathed; I talked to my mom about it and we decided it was probably ju... Read More
- Posted On March 27, 2008 03:31:15 PM
  ...ys it sounds like I might have pulled a muscle in my chest wall except I can't think of anything I could have done. Its just one of those days... and me... not only do I have to fight the pain o... Read More
Ouch... ooo... ow.
- Posted On January 9, 2009 06:30:18 AM
  ... pain, stiffness and aches were just as sharp and intense this morning when I woke for work. I seriously feel like someone replaced my body with a 90 year old person's! Every joint is stiff an... Read More
- Posted On January 9, 2009 11:53:31 AM
  ...his yr's virus has a LOT of joint pain, muscle pain and feeling like you have "no joint fluid" / popping & cracking. Unfortunately, I just recovered from this so I speak w/ experi... Read More
I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED...
...r (for my husband, not me) and I felt a sharp pain right in the middle of my right butt cheek! It was a little tender last night, but fine today. I came home from work and started working out ...
- Posted On February 5, 2008 05:45:16 PM
  ...d. Soak yourself if you can to keep the muscle loose and do some LIGHT walking so you don't stiffen up but only LIGHT walking - no kick backs, knee lifts, side steps, etc. you just want to keep ... Read More
- Posted On February 5, 2008 06:50:26 PM
  Ooooh Owie! I am sorry that you are in pain in your butt! making me wince! Take it easy and try to refrain from massaging it in public j/k hehehe! Just remember that when you heal you can really ki... Read More
shoulders hurt
...n i was running my right shoulder had a sharp pain..is this normal? it might have something to do with the fact i strained my upperback over the summer. just wondering :)
- Posted On January 19, 2008 05:10:12 AM
  ... Actually the shoulder area is prone to muscle cramps when you run because of the way we swing our arms and hold our backs and shoulders while running. Try to strech before you run. Bend your ... Read More
- Posted On January 20, 2008 09:04:44 AM
  ...of things described above. No shoulder pain while running for me! Read More
Ouchie
... general location as opposed to being a sharp pain that can be isolated. Any advice? Got a Dr Appt this afternoon.
- Posted On February 17, 2009 09:57:07 AM
  ...cle related. Gave me a prescription for pain killers and muscle relaxers and sent me for an x ray. Took some of the meds and felt good last night. Wasn't sure if I should take them at work today... Read More
- Posted On February 16, 2009 08:38:37 AM
  Motrin, Tylenol, somebody to drive you to the doctor - Good luck!!! Read More
Injured

...esterday. About three miles in I felt a sharp pain and pop in my left calf. That was the end of my run. My wife was able to continue on and come back for me in the car. Talk about embarrassing. ...
Pinched Nerve

...n, but when I got out of the pool I had sharp shooting pains. I've had muscle tears before, but this was different. It felt like I had pinched a nerve and that nerve ran from the tops of my lat...
Help the new runner.
... run a lot more, had I not been in such pain. Am I not stretching enough? I have been walking for about ten minutes to warm up - is that not enough? Is it okay to run through the pain? I ...
- Posted On September 16, 2008 07:52:34 PM
  ...ng to run. You may be overworking those muscles, and they need time to heal and repair after workouts. Also, what you take in for nutrition the half hour after your workouts can affect your reco... Read More
- Posted On September 16, 2008 11:01:35 PM
  When I tore my calf muscle, my doctor had me wear a compression sleeve. It was a huge help. I took a week off with alternate exercise and then started running slowly while still wearing the compr... Read More
Monday
...t, biofreeze and Darvocet; however, the sharp pain is still there and he will have to fix it. I have the sacrum joint that actually pulls apart and then rotates. You can hear it pop back in pl...
- Posted On June 30, 2008 05:29:30 PM
  ... . you had enough going on without this sharp pain. Hope you get into the doctor tomorrow. Read More
- Posted On June 30, 2008 04:39:31 PM
  Sorry you're in so much pain! : ( Read More
Proud of morning workout, a little frustrated by the afternoon workout
...s and on good mornings, I always have a sharp pain right where my hamstrings and glutes meet. In the Good mornings, this only happens at around 60 degrees or so. Can't quite figure i...
- Posted On April 16, 2009 07:50:28 PM
  ...I hope you figure something out for the pain on the deadlifts and glutes. Good work on the pistols. Read More
- Posted On April 16, 2009 07:50:28 PM
  ...I hope you figure something out for the pain on the deadlifts and glutes. Good work on the pistols. Read More
Good Morning
...ose ones that when you sit and get up a sharp pain hits and you let out a little scream, because it hurts and catches you off guard. I feel better once I get up and walk. I'm going to have to ca...
- Posted On August 13, 2008 07:10:35 PM
  ...lts. That will be helpful to loosen the muscles. See a doctor if the pain is bad and doesn't seem to go away. Wish I had more advice my friend. Feel better! Read More
- Posted On August 14, 2008 05:03:15 PM
  ...something back there; unfortunately for muscle pulls in the back there is only slow, gentle recovery. I agree with cleardc, if it doesn't clear up soon - see the doc (not the crazy one!). ... Read More
Bad Cramp in Lower Left Abdominal Region...?!???
- Posted On March 19, 2009 05:14:54 AM
  ...up this morning and I'm having a really painful cramp in my lower left abdominal region...it's not women's issues that's over for the month already and I'm pretty sure it's not gas because it's ... Read More
- Posted On March 19, 2009 05:29:12 AM
  ...about a week and he said I had pulled a muscle deep in the abs. I had been helping my husband build a fence and carried too many boards at once....never would have thought carrying boards would ... Read More