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Muscle Cramps On this page: What are muscle cramps? A muscle cramp is a strong, painful contraction or tightening …
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… Healthy Muscles On this page: Overview Overview Muscles get stronger when they are used regularly, but … This is called "resistance." For example, you use your arm muscles when you bend your arm at the elbow. But when you do …
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… Hamstring Muscles On this page: Overview Overview The hamstring muscles are the three muscles that run down the back of the thigh. They attach to …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius muscle and …
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… Progressive Muscle Relaxation On this page: Overview Overview The body responds to stress with muscle tension, which can cause pain or discomfort. In turn, tense muscles relay to the body that it's stressed, which keeps …
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… Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon to have aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles. They may be caused by everyday wear and tear, …
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Muscle Relaxants During Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Muscle relaxants are medicines that block the nerve impulses to the muscles. They sometimes are also referred to as …
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… Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Actionset Overview Have you ever had an … in your life, one of the ways your body responds is with muscle tension. Progressive muscle relaxation is a method that helps relieve that …
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… joint. Pain or stiffness that won't go away. Damage to the deltoid tendon or muscle. (If the deltoid is detached, more surgery may be needed to repair …
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… cuff can no longer balance the upward pull of the shoulder muscle ( deltoid ) on the head of the upper arm bone. This can lead … no longer balance the upward pull of the shoulder muscle ( deltoid ) on the head of the upper arm bone. This can lead …