Strains and Pains The Pitfalls of Overwork and Over Exercise

Title:
Strains and Pains:

The Pitfalls of Overwork and Over-Exercise

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607

Summary:
The article deals with the muscle strains and the painful effects of over-exertion or over-exe

Keywords:
Muscle spasm, lower back pain, muscle relaxant drug, excessive fatigue, muscle fatigue

Article Body:
The other day, while I doing the laundry, I felt a sharp pain in my back after reaching down t

Wasting no more time, I went to see my doctor so that I could have a proper physical examinati
It was a great relief to hear that I only suffered from a very minor muscle strain.

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But what exactly is a muscle strain and what causes it?
Muscle strain occurs when a muscle is pulled or teared due to over-exertion.
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It is a partial

Weakness of the tendons
Swelling, redness, open cuts, or bruising
Feeling of pain in the affected area even while in a resting position
Inability to move or use the body part with the strained muscles

A muscle strain is not only painful but also a major hindrance in doing our everyday tasks.

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Protect the strained muscle from further injury taking time to rest and by avoiding st

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Apply ice packs on the affected area every 20 minutes.

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After the inflammation disappears, you can use heating pad to relax the muscles in the

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Take non-steroidal agents like aspirin to reduce the pain and to improve your mobility

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Make sure to do warm-up and stretching exercises before undertaking any sports or sust

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Take plenty of time to rest after being engaged in sports and strenuous physical activ

Make sure that the affected bo

Whether we’re doing the laundry or doing the latest fitness routine, it is always best to do t

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