CONDITION:  Muscle Pain (Myalgia)

 

OVERVIEW: Muscle pain can occur anywhere on the body and is one of the most common reasons why people visit their doctor. The most common causes of muscle pain include tension, stress, injury, and overuse, but many conditions can also cause muscle pain.

 

SYMPTOMS:

• Muscle tenderness or soreness
• Decreased mobility
• Aches
• Weakness
• Cramps

 

CAUSES: Muscle pain can stem from physical injury, psychological stress, infections, autoimmune diseases, and even medication side effects. However, dozens of other causes include:

 

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Dystonia

Electrolyte imbalance

Exercise

Fibromyalgia

Hypothyroidism

Lupus

Lyme disease

Muscle cramps

Overuse

Rheumatoid arthritis

Sprains and strains

Statin drugs

 

WHAT MAKES IT WORSE:

• Poor posture
• Repetitive motions
• Overuse
• Processed foods
• Stress

 

COMMON THERAPIES: Common medications for muscle pain include oral corticosteroids to relieve inflammation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), as well as prescription-strength pain medication like codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, many of which can cause serious side effects, including addiction, drug tolerance, depression, and impaired judgment.

 

NATURAL INGREDIENTS WE USE:

Chamomile Flower Extract: Calms and reduces inflammation

Lavender Essential Oil: Reduces pain sensitivity

Lemongrass Essential Oil: Reduces inflammation & eases anxiety

Menthol: Reduces pain sensation & counters irritation

Plant-based MSM: Deeply penetrates to reduce inflammation

Vitamin A: Has restorative properties

Vitamin C: Supports cartilage production

Vitamin E: Works as a potent antioxidant

 

LIFESTYLE GUIDE:

• Try the RICE method—rest, ice, compression, and elevation—on the affected area.
• Use relaxation techniques, such as releasing and relaxing one muscle at a time throughout the body.
• Receive massage therapy focused on releasing trigger points.
• Apply our Ultra Relief Cream at the first sign of pain to ease discomfort.

 

Resources

“Muscle Pain Causes.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 9 Feb. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/muscle-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050866.

Mense, Siegfried. “Muscle Pain – Mechanisms and Clinical Significance.” Deutsches Aerzteblatt Online, 2008, doi:10.3238/arztebl.2008.0510c. 

Arendt-Nielsen, Lars, et al. “Basic Aspects of Musculoskeletal Pain: from Acute to Chronic Pain.” Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, vol. 19, no. 4, 2011, pp. 186–193., doi:10.1179/106698111x13129729551903.