Home Care
1. Rest that body part and take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
2. Apply ice for the first 24 - 72 hours of an injury to reduce pain and inflammation. After that, heat often feels more soothing.
Come in for an Evaluation If:
· Your muscle pain persists beyond 3 days
· You have severe, unexplained pain
· You have any sign of infection, like swelling or redness around the tender muscle
· You have poor circulation in the area where you have muscles aches (for example, in your legs)
· You have a tick bite or a rash
· Your muscle pain has been associated with starting or changing doses of a medicine, such as a statin
Seek Care Immediately if:
· You have sudden weight gain, water retention, or you are urinating less than usual
· You are short of breath or have difficulty swallowing
· You have muscle weakness or cannot move any part of your body
· You have vomiting, a very stiff neck, or high fever
Prevention of Muscle aches
· Warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.
· Stretch before and after exercising.
· Drink lots of fluids before, during, and after exercise.
· If you work in the same position most of the day (like sitting at a computer), stretch at least every hour.
Follow-up as directed. You may need workup with labs a radiology testing to determine pathology.
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