Muscle Stiffness Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Muscle Strain

[…] passive muscle stiffness of the human hamstring in vivo. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] strain, a torn muscle may feel slightly stiff, but still flexible enough for use. [healthline.com]

In skinned muscle fiber experiments, the R577X polymorphism of the α-actinin-3 gene (ACTN3) has been associated with passive muscle stiffness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an idiopathic systemic inflammatory condition manifesting as aches and muscle stiffness of the proximal muscle groups. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Global pain and generalized muscle stiffness were monitored by using visual analogue scales, and blood was drawn repeatedly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that causes severe muscle pain, muscle stiffness, muscle spasms and cramping on both sides of the body, particularly [medindia.net]

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Muscle Spasticity

Spasms Many people with MS experience spasticity, or muscle stiffness and spasms. [friendswithms.com]

I often get asked about whether there is anything else apart from muscle relaxantmedication that can be done from MS spasms and stiffness, or spasticity. [mirandasmsblog.com]

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility of sonoelastography to show muscle stiffness in post-stroke spasticity, and the relationship between sonoelastography [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Stiff-Person Syndrome

Stiff-Person syndrome is a rare disorder of the central nervous system in which progressive spasticity and muscle stiffness develops. [symptoma.com]

With these two symptoms, your muscles stay stiff even when you’re not moving. Muscle stiffness usually goes away on its own. [healthline.com]

The underlying pathophysiology is truncal and proximal limb muscle stiffness resulting from continuous co-contracture of agonist and antagonist muscle groups concomitant with [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Cerebral Palsy with Spastic Diplegia

Spastic diplegia is a type of cerebral palsy; muscle stiffness is a commonly seen in the legs and less severe in the arms and face. [patientslikeme.com]

Thus, spastic diplegia/diparesis means muscle stiffness which weakens either both arms or both legs. [cerebral-palsy-medicalmalpractice.com]

In growing children, muscle stiffness inhibits the longitudinal growth of the muscle. [cerebral-palsy-information.com]

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Paramyotonia Congenita

It was concluded that the slowed muscle relaxation is more important as a factor contributing to paramyotonic stiffness than spontaneous force generation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Myotonia causes muscle stiffness that typically appears after exercise and can be induced by muscle cooling. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

A previous study showed that exposure to cold aggravates the muscle stiffness in patients with this mutation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Myotonia Congenita

Myotonia congenita is a nondystrophic muscle disorder characterized by muscle stiffness and muscle hypertrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 21-year-old man presented with transient muscle stiffness since the last 10 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The disorder causes muscle stiffness when a voluntary movement is initiated after a period of rest. Muscle stiffness is relieved by exercise. [doi.org]

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Myotonic Syndrome

Key points • Generalized neuromyotonia is usually an autoimmune disease characterized by widespread muscle stiffness and delayed muscle relaxation after voluntary movement [medlink.com]

Although symptoms can be limited to cranial muscles, in most patients stiffness is most prominent in limb and trunk muscles. [medic8.com]

Symptoms, which include progressive muscle stiffness, continuously contracting or twitching muscles, cramping, increased sweating, and delayed muscle relaxation, occur even [autoimmunesociety.org]

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Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome

She had a history of generalized muscle stiffness and hypertrophy since birth. Clinical and electromyographic myotonia were noted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our case highlights that SJS 1A can occasionally manifest purely with muscle stiffness. [neurologyindia.com]

Symptoms of SJS The main symptom of Schwartz-Jampel syndrome is muscle stiffness. [verywell.com]

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Generalized Myotonia of Thomsen

Myotonia causes muscle stiffness that can interfere with movement. [muscle.ca]

Comparing to other types of myotonias, muscle stiffness is worsened by repetitive muscle movements. Muscle hypertyrophy is found in about 30% of the patients. [myotonia.com.hr]

The muscle stiffness, which particularly occurs in the leg muscles, may be enhanced by cold and inactivity, and is often relieved by exercise. [mda.org.au]

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Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain

[…] strength and makes the muscles stiff which will aggravate pain and discomfort. [rheumatologyspecialistcare.com.au]

The muscles of the back may become stiff or hard. [ada.com]

Muscle twitches, overall stiffness, fatigue, and poor sleep are also common symptoms. [vanquishheadacherelief.com]

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Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy Type 2

These disorders are characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and weakness in the lower limbs (paraplegia). [icdlist.com]

Their symptoms are mainly confined to lower limb weakness and involuntary spasms and muscle stiffness (spasticity). [nhs.uk]

In growing children, muscle stiffness inhibits the longitudinal growth of the muscle. [cerebral-palsy-information.com]

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, muscle stiffness, unrefreshed sleep and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

stiffness, unrefreshed sleep and fatigue. [doi.org]

Persons with fibromyalgia typically experience long-lasting or chronic pain, as well as muscle stiffness and tenderness. [web.archive.org]

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Pseudo-Hurler Polydystrophy

Physio-therapy, particularly hydrotherapy has proven effective at relieving muscle stiffness and increasing mobility. [en.wikipedia.org]

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Primary Lateral Sclerosis

Symptoms include weakness, muscle stiffness and spasticity, clumsiness, slowing of movement, and problems with balance and speech. [malacards.org]

She takes a variety of medications every day to treat her symptoms, like muscle stiffness, and neuropathy.. [raredr.com]

The disorder often affects the legs first, followed by the body, trunk, arms and hands, and, finally the bulbar muscles (muscles that control speech, swallowing, and chewing [malacards.org]

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Hemiplegia

Muscle stiffness can cause clenched fists and walking with a scissor pattern on tiptoes. [stlouischildrens.org]

Medication Flunarizine can help reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of attacks of paralysis and muscle stiffness. [dukehealth.org]

The child may have muscle weakness, poor motor control and stiffness, also called spasticity, of the arms or legs. [stlouischildrens.org]

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Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis

Some patients experience muscle stiffness that is aggravated by cold and exercise, bordering on the diagnosis of paramyotonia congenita. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 43-year-old woman presented at the age of 38 with joint pains and muscle stiffness. Tender points were found fulfilling ACR criteria (1) for fibromyalgia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Between attacks the serum potassium is within normal limits and strength returns to normal, but there may be mild muscle stiffness. [hkpp.org]

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Spastic Paraplegia

These disorders are characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and weakness in the lower limbs (paraplegia). [icdlist.com]

People with SPG11 experience worsening muscle stiffness leading to eventual paralysis of the lower limbs, as well as a range of other neurologic symptoms that may include [malacards.org]

The word “spastic” refers to the muscle stiffness and spasms that are a hallmark of this disease. [connect.uclahealth.org]

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Cerebral Palsy

[…] with increased muscle stiffness during development. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of muscle stiffness. [web.archive.org]

Spastic Cerebral Palsy This affects muscle stiffness or weakness. Click here to learn more. Athetoid Cerebral Palsy This affects muscle tone, causing involuntary spasms. [cerebralpalsy.org.uk]

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Infantile-Onset Ascending Hereditary Spastic Paralysis

[…] weakness * Progressive muscle stiffness * Stiff leg muscles by age of 2 * Weak leg muscles by age of 2 * Arm weakness by age of 8 * Arm stiffness by age of 8 * Slow eye movements [checkorphan.org]

Over time, muscle weakness and stiffness travels up (ascends) the body from the legs to the head and neck. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

These disorders are characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and weakness in the lower limbs (paraplegia). [icdlist.com]

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Upper Back Pain

The most common complaints are: a dull, aching pain headaches a pain which spreads across the shoulder blades muscle stiffness or tension pain which gets worse at night (especially [avogel.co.uk]

You may experience muscle stiffness with general back pain, but you will know that it is more than run of the mill back pain if you experience any of the following: A limited [bestbackpaintips.com]

It also can decrease the tension in your muscles, stiffness, and aches in your body. [vkool.com]

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Paraparesis

This causes progressive weakness, stiff muscles, muscle spasms, sensory disturbance, and sphincter dysfunction. [sharecare.com]

Stiff and spastic muscles may be treated with lioresal or tizanidine. Urinary dysfunction may be treated with oxybutynin. [brainfacts.org]

Medications can help reduce pain, muscle stiffness, and spasticity. Medications can also help control urinary problems and bladder infections. [healthline.com]

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Parkinson's Disease Type 3

While muscle stiffness prolongs task completion, stage 2 does not impair balance. [healthline.com]

Muscle stiffness Stiffness and tension in the muscles can make it difficult to move around and make facial expressions, and can result in painful muscle cramps. [express.co.uk]

The three main symptoms that gradually develop and affect physical movement are tremors, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness. [diabetes.co.uk]

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Insect Bite

stiffness If the site of a tick bite develops a red, swollen, spreading area, seek medical help to check for Lyme disease. [skinsight.com]

Yes Muscle spasms or stiffness after bite or sting No Muscle spasms or stiffness after bite or sting Do you have pain at the site of the bite or sting? [cigna.com]

[…] of these bites include: A deep blue or purple area around the bite, often with a surrounding white area and a red outer ring Abdominal pain Headache Fever Fatigue Nausea Muscle [skinsight.com]

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Common Cold

neck stiffness; severe headache; sensitivity to light; chest pain; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; a skin rash or pale or mottled skin; vomiting; or unusual [mydr.com.au]

Alarm symptoms Alarm symptoms include high fever, meningococcal or other rash, neck stiffness, or untypical lassitude in the child. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or facial or sinus pain; glands (lymph nodes) are significantly swollen; the cold has lasted more than one week and symptoms are not improving; persistent cough; aching muscles [mydr.com.au]

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Tetanus

Neuromyotonia, or Isaac's syndrome, is a rare neuromuscular disorder of peripheral nerve hyperexcitability characterized by muscle stiffness, muscle hypertrophy, pseudomyotonia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tetanus symptoms include: Headache Jaw cramping Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening – often in the stomach (muscle spasms) Painful muscle stiffness all over the body Trouble [web.archive.org]

Strong sedatives are used for controlling muscle spasms and stiffness. [symptoma.com]

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Autosomal Recessive Spastic Paraplegia Type 20

These disorders are characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (spasticity) and the development of paralysis of the lower limbs (paraplegia). [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

These disorders are characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and weakness in the lower limbs (paraplegia). [icdlist.com]

Some females who carry a PLP1 mutation, however, may experience muscle stiffness and a decrease in intellectual function. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acute Gastroenteritis

Poor feeding (in infants) Unintentional weight loss Excessive sweating Clammy skin Muscle pain or joint stiffness Who is at risk for acute gastroenteritis? Anyone. [sunshine-pediatrics.com]

Common symptoms include: – Abdominal pain – Diarrhea – Nausea and vomiting – Chills, clammy skin, or sweating – Fever – Joint stiffness or muscle pain – Poor feeding – Weight [medicardphils.com]

Common symptoms include: Abdominal pain Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Other symptoms may include: Chills, clammy skin, or sweating Fever Joint stiffness or muscle pain Poor [medlineplus.gov]

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Upper Motor Neuron Disease

For muscle cramps and stiffness: MND patients suffering from muscles cramps and stiffness can be treated with physical therapy or medication. [newhealthadvisor.com]

BTA blocks the signals from the brain to the stiff muscles for about 3 months. Baclofen, a muscle relaxer, may reduce muscle stiffness. [medicalnewstoday.com]

In both disorders, muscle stiffness and signs of distal motor weakness gradually increase. [msdmanuals.com]

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Juvenile Primary Lateral Sclerosis

Early symptoms include clumsiness, muscle spasms, weakness and stiffness in the legs, and difficulty with balance. [en.wikipedia.org]

BTA blocks the signals from the brain to the stiff muscles for about 3 months. Baclofen, a muscle relaxer, may reduce muscle stiffness. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Juvenile primary lateral sclerosis is a rare disorder characterized by progressive weakness and stiffness of muscles in the arms, legs, and face. [ourmed.org]

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