The recent reviews suggest what is called thealtered neuromuscular controlhypothesis to explain cramps. Here, the protective reflex action is disrupted, which usually happens when the muscle is tired. So, in this instance, the muscle contracts, but the usual signal to the spinal cord for it to ...
Dr. Gersh also notes that emotional pain can cause you to experience physical cramps after sex. “Another area that is often overlooked but can be the underlying cause of sexual pain is a history of sexual trauma,” she explains. “Women who have experienced such things in their lives may...
1What causes your cramps? If your cramps are occurring after eating, they’re most likely related to your digestive system. Helpfully, this narrows down the list of possible... 2What are abdominal muscle spasms? In more serious cases, uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle m...
If pregnancy does not occur, the body naturally produces a period: the sloughing off of the endometrium. Blood vessels open up, the uterine lining begins to shed off the uterine wall, and the uterine muscle contracts to expel tissue and blood. Many people experience lower abdominal cramping as...
As your body adapts to cold weather, muscle contraction increases and oxygen supply to your muscles decreases, leading to muscle pain or stiffness.
a class of drugs prescribed for high cholesterol. "One of its well-documented side-effects is blocking the production ofcoenzyme Q10, a nutrient necessary for energy production by the body," according to Dr. Li. That said, some people report experiencing muscle cramps or fatigue while taking ...
Turns out, masturbating releases endorphins that block pain and can provide some temporary cramp relief, according to Planned Parenthood, while another line of thought says that the increase of blood flow to the genitals plus the muscle contractions that happen during an orgasm. For me, it’s a...
Jansen PH, Lecluse RG, Verbeek AL (1999) Past and current understanding of the pathophysiology of muscle cramps: why treatment of varicose veins does not relieve leg cramps. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 12:222–229Jansen PH, Lecluse RG, Verbeek AL. Past and current understanding of the ...
Most people who think they have strained a muscle have actually not done any such thing. Some of the things that get confused with muscle strains are (and these will all be covered in more detail below): Muscle cramps and spasms (charlie horses) are whole muscle contractions, ranging from ...
Body aches are common among everyone. It is a common symptom of several diseases or conditions. Almost every human body has felt muscle aches (also known asmyalgia). Body aches make every work more difficult – from the daily chores to getting a good night’s sleep. It is important to gi...