Muscle stiffness is evident when pain or spasms occur to the muscles, joints and extremities with quick movements. Stiff muscles may be the result of a number of factors, most notably from working out or intense training sessions without an...
Stiff, tight and tense are a few words you may use to describe your muscles if they been inactive for a long time, if you have recently injured them or if you have recently put them through vigorous exercise. Having stiff muscles can increase your...
Sore, stiff muscles could be the result of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or delayed-onset muscle soreness from exercise. Muscle injuries, such as strains and pulls, can also cause soreness and stiffness. How you relieve your muscle aches...
Best known for the hot bite it adds to spicy foods, cayenne pepper, or Capsicum frutescens, is also valuable in natural remedies. The herb is indigenous to South America, but growers and home gardeners now cultivate it all over the world. Cayenne...
Muscles are connected to bone and when contracted are responsible for movement. When the movement is complete the muscle relaxes. Muscles may become stiff from factors such as overworking, lack of regular activity, lack of stretching before...
Infants with very stiff muscles may clench their hands and feet, such as clenching their fingers into a fist or curling their toes, or cross their legs in a scissor-like fashion when picked up. Hypertonia is the medical term for high muscle tone,...
It is not uncommon to experience some muscle soreness and stiffness after beginning a new exercise program. DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness is the soreness that occurs a day or two following exercise. DOMS is primarily a result of small...
The effect of aging on muscles can detract from a high quality of life. Without regular exercise, you can lose about 25 percent of your muscle mass by the time you reach age 75. As you lose muscle, you lose the strength and range of motion...
Muscle stiffness most commonly affects the muscles of the back, hips and shoulders. Many lifestyle choices lead to back and buttock stiffness, such as exercise, sleep disturbances and nutritional deficiencies. People often reduce muscle stiffness...
Muscle stiffness occurs when your muscles involuntarily tighten and shorten in length. This causes pain and difficulty moving -- an example would be stiff muscles in your back that make it difficult for you to lean forward. Muscle stiffness...
Hypertonia and spasticity are often used interchangeably to describe a condition in which the arms and legs have excessive muscle tone. The affected limbs are stiff and difficult to move. Spasticity more correctly describes a subset of hypertonia...
Proper nutrition could be the difference between pliable muscles and stiff muscles. Potassium and magnesium directly affect how your muscles perform when you need them most, and if you don’t have enough of these nutrients your leg muscles...
Spasticity refers to a condition in which the muscles in the body resist being stretched or moved. According to the Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center, individuals who suffer from spasticity often complain of stiffness or tightness in the...
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments and affects about 60 to 80 percent of the adult population in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Chronic back pain -- back pain that lasts more than three...
A stiff back prevents you from living a full life, interfering with work and play. Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints among Americans, affecting eight out of 10 people, according to MedlinePlus. A stiff back is usually...
A common adage for exercise insists that there is no gain without pain. For weightlifters, that pain often comes not during the workout, but hours afterward. Soreness and stiffness occur when the fatigued muscles are in the process of repair....
You might develop painful, stiff muscles in your legs for several reasons. Overuse of one or more muscles, or injury from a new exercise or activity, are common causes. Your legs might also become stiff from swelling as a result of inflammation in...
Muscle pain and stiffness in the back and neck have numerous causes. Some muscle soreness and stiffness are the result of external factors, such as being involved in a motor vehicle accident, while others are the result of internal factors, such...
Muscle and joint stiffness is uncomfortable and painful, and can be a result of a variety of things. A hard workout or a type of arthritis may be causing this stiffness, and vitamins may help alleviate the symptoms. If your doctor has prescribed...
When walking causes stiff muscles after only a short distance, an underlying condition is typically the cause. In the case where symptoms persist as you continue your walking routine, contact your doctor. He might wish to screen you for medical...
When you go through menopause, hormone fluctuations change your body composition. The loss of muscle and the accumulation of fat could cause discomfort and stiffness in your muscles and joints. Your doctor may recommend medications or lifestyle...
You may experience sore or stiff muscles for a number of reasons, from intense workouts, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, an underactive thyroid, vitamin D deficiency or just the normal aging process when muscles become weaker and less...
Many people experience muscle stiffness a day or two after workouts. Some who exercise in the morning become stiff later that same day. Stiffness is one result of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and is caused by tiny tears that occur in the...
Muscle stiffness is caused when the muscles in a certain area of your body become overly tight or tense. This can cause muscle spasms or a loss in range of motion, which can be painful and debilitating. Muscle stiffness is typically caused by many...
Having leg muscles that are stiff and tight can make you feel lethargic and less motivated to move. The muscles in your legs can become stiff for a variety of reasons, including staying sedentary for too long and certain medical conditions like...
If you have muscle stiffness, there are some exercises that can help to loosen up your muscles and add flexibility. Muscle stiffness can be caused by not warming up before exercising or exercising too much. Not having an exercise routine as part...
Prolonged muscle stiffness in the neck is a common problem for many people. The muscles become tense, tight and overactive, forcing you to move slowly in order to avoid discomfort. Muscle complaints result from lack of use, overuse or illness....
Leg pain and stiffness in children can be a mild condition that's simply part of growing up and will pass on its own, or they can indicate a more serious condition that requires medical attention. Identifying the exact location of the stiffness...
Your quadricep muscles, or "quads," are an important group of leg muscles that include the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and the rectus femoris. These muscles play an integral part in straightening or extending the knee....
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