Nerves control voluntary muscles and are responsible for sending information through the spinal cord to the brain. When conditions are present to interrupt the electrical messages that nerves pass back and forth to control these muscles, the conditions that result are considered to be a neuromuscular disorder. Additionally, communication is broken when neurons (nerve cells) are unhealthy or die. As a result, muscles break down to the point of atrophy. Neuromuscular disorders occur for many ... [Read More]
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Reasons for Sore or Weak Muscles
Most of us have woken up with a stiff neck, lower back pain or sore legs. Most issues with muscle pain are a result of tension, stress, overuse and minor pulls. Pain can affect a few muscles or an entire part of the body. Discover the many ways that weak and sore muscles are caused. You may be able to notice your own habits and prevent them in the future. Chronic and Acute Muscle Pain There are two main types of muscle pain. The first, acute, is a sudden onset that typically has a shorter ... [Read More]
My muscles are sore and I haven’t been working out: Why?
The feeling of sore muscles after a good workout can tell you that you worked hard and are moving towards achieving your fitness goals, whatever they may be. Or if you go on a beautiful hike and your legs are sore the next day, it’s almost a pleasant feeling. You can stretch and rest a bit without giving it much thought. But what about when your muscles are sore, but you haven’t been working out? What could it be? Although less common than muscle pain from exercise or exertion, your muscles ... [Read More]
