Mar 7, 2023 · Overview A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or …

Mar 22, 2025 · Tendinopathy is a term for any condition that affects a tendon. Tendons are cords that attach muscle to bone. Tendinopathy, which can cause pain and tenderness, is common. …

Nov 18, 2023 · Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The …

Jan 25, 2025 · The muscle spasms can range from mild to more serious. They may be painful, and they can affect the person's ability to complete daily tasks. There's no cure for dystonia, …

Mar 1, 2025 · Overview Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition. It causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness, mainly in the shoulders and hips. Symptoms of polymyalgia …

Aug 22, 2025 · This causes muscle weakness. Myasthenia gravis also may happen if antibodies block proteins such as muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase, also called MuSK, or …

Dec 9, 2022 · Imaging tests In severe hamstring injuries, the muscle can tear or even separate from the pelvis or shinbone. When this happens, a small piece of bone can be pulled away …

Jul 21, 2025 · What are statin side effects? Muscle pain and damage One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, …

Mar 22, 2025 · Neuromuscular Disease Overview Neuromuscular diseases affect the function of muscles due to problems with the nerves and muscles in your body. The most common sign of …

Mar 7, 2023 · Treatment Self-care measures usually can treat muscle cramps. A health care provider can show you stretching exercises that can reduce the chances of getting muscle …