Muscles stiffness can also be accompanied by pain, cramping, and discomfort.
It is usually not a cause for concern and can be treated with home remedies and stretching.
In this article, we look at some causes of muscle stiffness, as well as home remedies and when to see a doctor.
Causes
There are a variety of things that can cause muscle stiffness, including:
Exercise
Alongside sprains and strains, exercise or physical stress may cause muscle stiffness.
A common cause of muscle stiffness is exercise or hard physical labor of some kind.
Often, stiffness can occur when someone starts a new exercise routine or program or has increased the intensity and duration of their routine.
When this happens, the muscles are required to work harder, and this causes microscopic damage to the muscle fibers, resulting in stiffness or soreness. This type of injury is sometimes referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Any movement can cause DOMS, but it is commonly caused by:
- jogging or running downhill
- using weights
- doing squats
- doing push-ups
Sprains and strains
The most common cause of muscle stiffness is a sprain or strain, which can affect both the muscles and ligaments.
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