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  1. Muscle strains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 11, 2022 · Muscle spasms Swelling Muscle weakness When to see the doctor Mild strains can be treated at home. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen despite treatment — especially if your pain …

  2. A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 18, 2024 · Aim to stretch major muscle groups in your body at least 2 to 3 days a week. If you have health conditions or injuries, talk to a healthcare professional or physical therapist about which …

  3. Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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 working hard, …

  4. Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic

    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 affected joint …

  5. Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 21, 2025 · Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure, …

  6. Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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 lipoprotein-related …

  7. Myofascial pain syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 5, 2024 · Muscle relaxers. Clonazepam (Klonopin) and other medicines called benzodiazepines help treat the anxiety and poor sleep that sometimes come with myofascial pain syndrome. These …

  8. Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 30, 2024 · There are many types of movement disorders that cause different symptoms. For example, dystonia causes muscle contractions that lead to twisting of the body. Another movement …

  9. Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Motor nerves that control muscle movement. Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, sweating, heart rate, digestion and bladder function. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy …

  10. Back pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Symptoms Back pain can range from a muscle ache to a shooting, burning or stabbing feeling. Also, the pain can radiate down a leg. Bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking can make pain worse. …