"Muscle pain is most commonly a result of repeated strain on muscles through overuse, overworking, or typically from a minor injury such as a sprain or pulled muscle." according to the Mayoclinic.org. While these minor injuries from activity result in more localized pain that is felt in one or more muscle groups there are other conditions that cause systemic muscle pain or affect the bodies muscular system as an underlying symptom.

Soreness as a result of activity is the body healing tears in muscle fibers. Healthy excercise will result in mircoscopic tears. Any severe pain that is a result of significant injury or tissue damage will typically be from an overworked or pulled muscles. These injuries should be treated to mitigate swelling as soon as it occurs as high inflammation can effect circulation while limiting mobility of joints over time. Stretching before or after physical activity is a significant way to prevent injury as well as using modalities such as heat or ice after the activity is completed.

●Cramping ●Sprains ●Tears ●Dehydration

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"Muscle soreness or pain may begin within 6-8 hours of physical activity." According to my.clevelandclinc.org. With proper rest most aches and pains in muscle tissue can heal within 24-48 hours. It is important to note that all everyone experiences muscle pain differently through their own range of sensations, inflammation, pain tolerance, and the resiliance of muscle groups. Symptoms can vary in remarkable ways in those who are active and non-active alike. If in various degrees.

Minor injuries are easy to treat with proper protocol such as RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) repeated strain without treatment can result in muscle weakness from compensation or joint injury. Any kind of severe muscle pain when participating in physical activity that becomes severely limited may need professional evaluation. The doctor may presribe a number of medications for more significant conditions along with pain medications to fight severe symptoms of pain and inflammation. Untreated muscle pain can start to alter mood, permanantly reduce the bodies range of motion, or decrease funtion of muscles in a way that becomes unmanageable. For this reason it is important to monitor soreness both before and after significant exertion.

Muscle balm is a pain relief and anti-inflammatory topical to help with muscle tightness, aches, pains, and strains. Usually, menthol or arnica is included for its effect to reduce swelling and bruising. For those with decreased joint mobility and muscle discomfort from prolonged activity and training, these topicals will alleviate symptoms that increase performance capacity and decrease swelling to aid in recovery.

●Rubs ●Creams /ointments ●Gels ●Patches