Muscle Stiffness: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Muscle Stiffness

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]

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]

Abstract Background A 56-year-old woman was referred to a neurogenetic clinic with a history of stiffness and transient weakness. [nature.com]

Myotonia is muscle stiffness that develops when the muscles do not relax after being squeezed. [gosh.nhs.uk]

Myotonia Congenita

The key symptom is myotonia, a delayed relaxation of the muscle after voluntary contraction resulting in muscle stiffness. [jamanetwork.com]

A 56-year-old woman was referred to a neurogenetic clinic with a history of stiffness and transient weakness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Background A 56-year-old woman was referred to a neurogenetic clinic with a history of stiffness and transient weakness. [nature.com]

Non-Dystrophic Myotonia

The key symptom is myotonia, a delayed relaxation of the muscle after voluntary contraction resulting in muscle stiffness. [jamanetwork.com]

Patients with NDM experience a delayed skeletal muscle relaxation after voluntary contraction, resulting in functional limitation due to muscle stiffness, pain, weakness and [nof1sced.org]

Myotonia congenita—a cause of muscle weakness and stiffness. [nature.com]

Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia

Here, we report an infant with a de novo variant in SCN4A presenting with neonatal onset of severe muscle stiffness with involvement of facial and lid muscles, and life threatening [lochmullerlab.org]

Myotonia congenita—a cause of muscle weakness and stiffness. [nature.com]

Stiffness occurs in skeletal muscles throughout the body. [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Hypoparathyroidism

Case reports Case 1 A 62-year-old right-handed male farmer presented to emergency department with 3 episodes of abnormal movement in the form of generalized muscles stiffness [nnjournal.net]

[…] tightness/stiffness, dental issues, dry skin, ears ringing, drowsiness, lightheaded, acid reflux, balance issues, bone density loss, bruise easily, droopy cheek, dry mouth [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(9) 3 (7) 0 (0) Seizures 2 (6) 1 (9) 3 (7) 3 (60) Shortness of breath/breathlessness 2 (6) 1 (9) 3 (7) 1 (20) aSymptoms reported by 5% or fewer of participants included: muscle [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

Mol Med. 2009 Nov-Dec;15(11-12):425-31. doi: 10.2119/molmed.2009.00006. Epub 2009 Aug 12. Author information 1 Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Abstract Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is an inherited disorder of porphyrin[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Very-Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency

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]

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]

Stiff-Person Syndrome

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

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurologic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by increased resting muscle tone, progressive rigidity, and stiffness of the axial [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stiff muscles with other symptoms may mean an underlying condition. [healthline.com]

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]

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]

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

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]

The most common problem with the disorder in muscle stiffness. It manifests during infancy and early childhood, with the average age of diagnosis being three years old. [cerebralpalsyguidance.com]

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

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]

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]

Due to muscle stiffness he had difficulty in walking. [annalsofneurosciences.org]

Isaac syndrome ( ī'sik ), a rare disorder resulting from abnormal, spontaneous muscle activity of neural origin, manifested as continuous muscle stiffness and delayed relaxation [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Myotonia Congenita Type Thomsen

Myotonia refers to delayed relaxation after muscle contraction, which can cause muscle stiffness. [merckmanuals.com]

Myotonia congenita is an inherited disorder that causes muscle stiffness and muscle enlargement. [msdmanuals.com]

In children with myotonia congenita, there is delayed relaxation after muscle contraction, which can cause muscle stiffness. [merckmanuals.com]

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]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis

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

In general, people with PLS may experience: [1] [2] [3] Muscle weakness Muscle stiffness and spasticity Difficulty with balance and clumsiness Slowed movement Problems with [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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]

Pseudo-Hurler Polydystrophy

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

Upper Motor Neuron Disease

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]

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

If muscle tone is assessed with passive muscle lengthening, increased muscle stiffness may affect the feeling of resistance to passive stretch, in addition to neurological [en.wikipedia.org]

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 1

Clinical Significance: ALS is characterized by progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons leading to muscle stiffness, fasciculations, and atrophy. [athenadiagnostics.com]

stiffness and help make swallowing easier emotional support for you and your carer How it progresses Motor neurone disease gets gradually worse over time. [nhs.uk]

Muscles twitch (called fasciculations). Muscle tone typically increases, and muscles tend to become stiff and tight, leading to muscle spasms (called spasticity). [msdmanuals.com]

Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia Type 6

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

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

Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a general term for a group of rare inherited disorders that cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles. [nhs.uk]

Autosomal Recessive Spastic Paraplegia Type 20

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]

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

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]

Diomedi-Bernardi-Placidi Syndrome

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

stiffness (spasticity); seizures; glistening white dots at the back of the eye (retina); ichthyosis ; and nearsightedness (myopia). [secure.ssa.gov]

People with spastic CP have increased muscle tone. This means their muscles are stiff and, as a result, their movements can be awkward. [cdc.gov]

Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia Type 17

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

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

The pure types involve only the nerves and muscles controlling the lower limbs and bladder, whereas the complex types also have significant involvement of the nervous system [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis

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

Some forms of periodic paralysis include muscle stiffness or rigidity as part of the attacks. [hkpp.org]

Some patients experience muscle stiffness that is aggravated by cold and exercise, bordering on the diagnosis of paramyotonia congenita. [pdfs.semanticscholar.org]

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Emmerdale: The young Charity was raped and sexually abused by DI Bails and his mates [ITV] Speech therapy, occupational therapy and medication for muscle stiffness may also [ok.co.uk]

Other types of cerebral palsy can lead to muscle stiffness ( spastic CP ) or writhing movements ( dyskinetic CP ). Some kids have more than one kind of CP. [m.rossa-editorial.kidshealth.org]

If you have it, your muscles are stiff or tight, or they spasm. [webmd.com]

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]

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

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