When a muscle is overstretched or torn, it is called muscle strain or pulled muscle. The symptoms include sudden pain, soreness, bruising, limited movement, muscle stiffness and weakness. The causes are poor flexibility, overexertion, lifting heavy objects, slip and fall, run, jump, and failure to warm up before physical activity.
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I suffer from recurring back pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting recurrent back pain and I believe that the pain is in my rhomboid muscle. Usually, this happens after sitting for a while or while changing the position. Most of the time it occurs from a normal movement. I feel that after some movement the pain starts almost instantly. I can... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain you have in the rhomboid area can be fixed completely if it is purely due to musculoskeletal problems.There is no reason for you to get panicked. I have successfully treated plenty of patients with the same type of pain and they have recovered.Usually, it is beca... Read Full »
How to cure elbow and shoulder pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had pain in my right elbow and shoulder for a couple of weeks. I lift heavy weights and work out every day. I am doing this for many years, so this is nothing new. But, it is agony now to hold the bar in squats. If I am lying on the floor with the elbow at 90 degrees, I cannot put ... Read Full »
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