Muscle Pain Treatment | Charleston SC
MUSCLE PAIN TREATMENT & RELIEF
Having an active lifestyle or working long hours each day can cause muscle pain over time. Even intense exercise or housework can cause stiffness and soreness that impairs you from performing the way you are used to. Myalgia and muscle aches have become extremely common in adults and having this form of discomfort is best resolved with Treatment for Muscle Pain.
Muscle tissue is found in all parts of your body, and you can easily feel muscle pain just about anywhere. Some of the Most Common Causes for Muscle Ache include:
- Tension in one or various areas of your body
- Overuse of muscles during intense physical activity
- Muscle injuries related to demanding physical exertion
MUSCLE PAIN CAN ALSO DERIVE FROM A MEDICAL CONDITION SUCH AS:
- Infections (like bacterial infections, the flu, or polio)
- Autoimmune disorders (like polymyositis, lupus, or dermatomyositis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Certain medications (like ACE inhibitors, cocaine, or statins)
- Thyroid imbalances
- Low potassium (hypokalemia)
There are home treatments that can help aid muscle aches along with some strategies you can use to relieve the discomfort. To relieve muscle pain from home you can:
- Take over-the-counter medication that reduces pain like ibuprofen
- Rest your body wherever you’re feeling aches and pains
- Apply ice to the area so that you can reduce inflammation which will ease the pain
Using ice for the first few days after you’ve experienced a sprain or strain, and then applying heat to the area is a good technique to use for relief. If the pain continues, try to:
- Gently stretch your muscles
- Avoid activities with high impact until the pain has gone away
- Avoid lifting weights
- Practice yoga and meditation which can help relieve the tension
If all else has failed and you sense that it may be time to visit a doctor in Charleston about your muscle pain, it could be because you are:
- Having trouble swallowing
- Not breathing correctly
- Vomiting
- Starting to run a fever
- Experiencing stiffness in your neck
- Starting to feel weakness in your muscles
- Not able to move a particular area of your body
Sometimes medical attention is the best route to take when it comes to Treatment for Muscle Pain in Charleston, in which case you should contact our office immediately so we can assess your pain and provide a solution.
WE CAN GET YOU BACK TO YOUR BEST SELF
Non-Surgical Spine Center is home to the foremost leading back pain specialists in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Dr. Robert Alexander combines a variety of treatment techniques to help you maintain a healthy spine. When you come to the Non-Surgical Spine Center, we initially perform a thorough evaluation for each injury and condition you are struggling with to make sure we understand the cause of your pain and how it is impacting your lifestyle.
WORKING WITH INSURANCE
Non-Surgical Spine Center works with many local insurance companies. We will be happy to call your insurance company to verify your insurance benefits prior to your initial treatment. Please call our office for more information!