Muscle Pain Relief
Myalgia, or muscle pain, is common, and most people have experienced the discomfort. Generally, overuse, stress, and injury are the culprits behind it. However, there are cases where health conditions trigger ongoing muscle aches. Some of these include fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, chronic fatigue syndromes, infections like polio or the flu, autoimmune diseases, specific drugs like statins, hypokalemia, and thyroid issues.
In most instances, muscle pain responds to many home remedies and treatments. A few ways you can alleviate the discomfort are by resting the areas of your body where aches are present, taking over-the-counter medications like Advil, and applying a cold compress on affected areas. Other measures to ease the discomfort are using a sauna, gently stretching your muscles, engaging in stress-relieving activities, and avoiding high-intensity physical ones.
However, myalgia isn’t always harmless. In some cases, home treatment alone may not be enough to address its underlying cause. Therefore, if you experience persistent pain that won’t go away, severe muscle without a clear cause, a discomfort that occurs with a rash or after an insect bite, or accompanied by a fever, it’s a good idea to seek medical assistance, as it could indicate something serious.
