Stiffness and achiness in the mornings can be a troublesome start to the day. Harvard Health provides insights into why this occurs and offers strategies to fix it. Standing straight with your feet slightly apart, place your hands on your lower back with your fingertips pointing downwards. As you inhale, roll your shoulders back and gently lift your chest toward the ceiling, arching your back to a comfortable point. Ensure you gaze up at the ceiling in front of you without overextending your neck.
Aches and pains, often deemed normal parts of aging, can nonetheless be addressed. Sgaglione from Northwell Health suggests that “Oh my aching back” is a common complaint, with 80% of people experiencing back pain at some point. Fortunately, a significant portion of those will find relief through common-sense remedies.
When afflicted with the flu, the immune system’s battle against the virus can lead to muscle inflammation and weakness, or myositis, as well as joint and muscle pain, or myalgia. Pain in the joints, or arthralgia, often accompanies a fever.
Harvard Health also explains that inflammation can be a culprit behind persistent aches. Unhealthy lifestyles contribute to chronic inflammation, which can manifest in symptoms such as redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. While acute inflammation is a rapid response to injury or infection, chronic inflammation can lead to ongoing pain and increase the risk for various diseases.
It’s crucial to differentiate the symptoms of various conditions like COVID-19, colds, and seasonal allergies. Unlike a cold or allergies, COVID-19 may cause shortness of breath, body aches, chills, and loss of appetite, sometimes accompanied by fever.
The discussion on inflammation continues with the potential side effects of statins, which can include muscle pain and cramping. Diet is also highlighted as a significant factor in managing inflammation and chronic pain, with certain foods helping to fight against the inflammation that can cause persistent pain and health risks.
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