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When lifting weights why do some muscles feel a burning pain while other muscles just wimp out?

May 29, 2013 Muscie Pain Q&A
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When I use the weight machine that works my hamstring and calves I feel a strong burning pain, you know the “feel the burn” kind of pain, but when doing a chest press I never feel that burn. My muscles just fatigue without any real pain or burning sensations until the muscle is exhausted. What’s up with that?

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Well l might sound abit wird but it has to do with mechnics.materials are best described by their elasticity,a ratio of tensile stress 2 strain.with stress as force /crossectional area,strain-extension/unit length,ur muscles around ur calves and tighs might just be close to their breaking stress since they support over half ur body weight.the burning pain might just be a net result.
by: Tyrone Tabiowo
on: 20th December 11

After exercise, how do you get rid of the calf muscle pain?

November 26, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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and is the pain actually a good sign? should i just keep on running through the pain barrier?

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After excercise? stretch. How do you mean “keep running through the pain barrier”? your question says “after” you excercise….a bit confused!

Stretch your calves as so:
1. stand on a step, one foot flat on the step(left) , the other (right) with the heal over the edge.
Keep the tight leg straight, and bend the left leg so you fall forward- therefor stretching the back calf.
Hold for atleast 30 seconds- the optimal time for streching is 2 minutes- every time you feel the strech subside, pull your right heel down further, bend the knee on your left leg (keeping the left foot flat on the floor all the time).
Swap legs.

2. With your back heel still over the edge of the step, and the front leg flat on the floor, bend the back knee- but here is the tricky part- make very sure that your heel does not go upwards- this will give a slight pull lower down on your calf and will help prevent shinsplints.

3. Stand on one leg, bend the other leg, knees touching, hold the bent leg-heel to your bottom, lean into the stretch, this will help your quads.

4. Place one foot flat on the ground (left).
Place the right foot infront of you about hip length away.
Both legs straight, back straight, lean forward-if you want you can bend the back leg. you should feel the stretch at the back of your front leg.
Change sides and repeat.

5.
Stand with both feet together- if you have trouble balancing, take the heels a tiny bit apart so your balancing on three points: each heel and the toes.
Keep your legs straight and back straight and fal foward as if you are going to touch the floor- this should stretch the back of your legs. Do not worry if you cannot touch the ground- and be aware it is easy to overstretch your hamstrings this way- so if you feel to much tension, bend your knees or do not press your hands as close to the floor.

6.
Sit on the floor, back against a wall, place your knees pointing outwards and your feet touching- with the soles of your feet touching, your out side of knees as close to the floor as you can, keep your back straight.
If you feel this is not enough, lean your back forwards- keeping your back straight and the soles of your feet touching thoughout- try to also keep your knees as close to the ground also.
This will help the hip flexors.

7.
Stretch all the way upwards, feet pointed/on the toes, and stretch your arms above your head, hold for 30 seconds, release and bring your hands down, bend your knees, then repeat, stretch upwards again, legs straight, arms straight and above your head, breathe in, hold, release.

If you have any repetative injuries, rest the area by not doing any excercise to make it worse for atleast a week, then go back again slowly to what you were doing. At the first sign of pain, hold of again- this time for 2 weeks.
If the pain continues- see a doctor, they can refer you for a scan to make sure if it is not serious.
by: J
on: 22nd January 09

To alleviate muscle pain in the calves, how can I increase my potassium level?

October 26, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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What foods and/or supplements are recommended that are easily absorbed and in useful amounts?

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Avocados are the highest natural source of potassium. I recommend half of one each day.

You can buy salt substitutes (NoSalt, NuSalt, etc.) which are nothing but potassium chloride & much cheaper than potassium supplements.

I recommend mixing half tsp. of UNrefined salt, qtr. tsp of potassium & half tsp of ascorbic acid (vit.C) dissolved in 6-8 oz. of water & drank first thing every morning before eating.
by: Cindy in Texas
on: 1st November 10

What would cause Joint and muscle pain in feet?

October 4, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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Sever spasms in both calves and bones of both feet. Bones in both feet feel like they want to break in half and sever spasms in both legs, toes, feet, knees and calves.

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on: 1st January 70

Leg muscle pain, starting from the bottom of my feet to my calves, what could it be?

August 14, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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I’m a 53 years old woman with no medical problems, except bad circulation. Going through menopause. Now I can’t hardly walk, the leg pain is pretty bad. No Fibromyangia history in my family.
Today I took 2 MSM capsules and the pain is almost gone for the first time in days.

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This is very painful and pain pills do not help. I have had it for over a year and the doctor was slow to diagnose it until I was in critical shape. I am also 53.

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is caused by a blood clot in a muscle and can be life-threatening. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and tenderness in the legs. Risk factors include immobility, hormone therapy, and pregnancy.

DVTs can occur anywhere in the body but are most frequently found in the deep veins of the legs, thighs, and pelvis. They may infrequently arise from the upper extremities usually because of trauma, or from an indwelling catheter (tubing) or device.

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition wherein a blood clot (thrombus) forms in a vein of the deep system.

Thrombophlebitis is a condition in which there is both inflammation and a blood clot in a vein. Thrombophlebitis can occur in either superficial or deep veins. Superficial thrombophlebitis occurs in veins close to the skin surface, and usually causes pain, swelling, and redness in the area of the vein. Superficial thrombophlebitis usually is treated with heat, elevation of the affected leg or arm, and anti–inflammatory medications. A thrombosis in a deep vein is a much more serious problem than one in a superficial vein. The reason for this is that a piece of the clot in deep vein from a DVT can break off and travel through the deep veins back to the heart, and eventually be pumped by the heart into the arteries of the lung. When this happens, the condition is called pulmonary embolism (PE). The blood clot is called an embolus (plural emboli), and the process of breaking off and traveling to the lungs is called embolism.

Narcotics didn’t help my pain. I now take Tizanidine 4mg 5/day and Lyrica Cv 100 mg 3/day. This helps the nerve pain and I can walk some now. I am feeling much better pain wise.

by: Tom C
on: 21st October 08

how do i get rid of my all over muscle pain?

July 20, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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My calves, all over my thighs, gluts, abs, upper ams and back have pain all over from sports. (i had winter breka for 2 weeks so no sports and all the sudden i got back to my volleyball monday-wednesday. soccer wednesday-saturday and gymnastics wednesday and friday) and becuz of all of that its hard for me to even move so what can i do to elive the pain and put my muscles back to normal?

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advil and several hot baths. You’ll feel better.

mitch
by: mine
on: 22nd January 09

A lot of muscle pain a few days after working out?

July 13, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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I never worked out before, and 2 days ago I went and worked out for 2 and a half hours. I never felt any immediate pain while I was working out, and the rest of the day my muscles just felt tired, but no pain. The next day I was really sore, especially my arms and calves, and my muscles felt really tight. Today it’s even worse, hurts to walk, and I can barely move my arms without pain. Pulled muscles? I’m 17.

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You need at least a day or two of rest between weight training sessions (in your 20s and younger), two or three days (in your 30s), three or four days (in your 40s), four or five days (in your 50s)…and so on. The older you get, the longer you have to wait for DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) so you can repair stronger and not interfere with your healing.

You do not get stronger while just doing weight training, you get stronger doing weight training AND eating healthy (lots of carbs for the exercising as it is anaerobic and fat burning shuts down, and lots of protein for the repairing stronger) AND pushing yourself just a little bit beyond your strength, feel the burn, so you damage your muscle fiber and THEN you have to rest to repair stronger, providing that you rest long enough between sessions, but not too long or you’d lose your brand new extra muscle mass in a couple of days after the soreness is gone (muscle mass is a “use it or lose it” system as well as a “you need more, you’ll get more” system). If you do it right, you should be able to add a couple of reps each session, for the same physical effort, until you need to add more weights and lower the reps.

Listen to your body. Go gentle at first so you get an idea of your body’s capability and from there, you can go up (in weights, reps or frequency) until you reach a comfortable level of progression that fits YOU. Some people like to push harder, get more soreness, but then, they need more days to heal. Others don’t push so hard, get mild soreness, heal faster and have to do it more often.
The whole process has a lot to do about your pain threshold.

Also on those days when you’re resting after weight training and feeling a little soreness because your muscles are repairing stronger, you can rest assure that you’re burning a lot of calories even if you’re not moving…that’s the part when your body needs those extra protein to build up muscle mass.

You have to find out how many reps you can do and how much weights you can handle so you get the right amount of soreness. You want some soreness, but mild and nice not the kind where you can barely move. If you’re out of shape and you start to exercise, my advice is for you to do half of what you think you can do or you could get too much soreness.
by: Betty B
on: 29th June 11

How can I ease muscle pain in one night?

June 21, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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I’m running sprints for my school track team and over the last few days, my calves and thighs have been VERY sore. My calves even look a little bit swollen. I know alot of people are going to say rest, but that’s not an option because I have to go to practice everyday. I don’t want to slack in my workouts because of soreness. How can I ease muscle soreness in one night?

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on: 1st January 70

What Should I Do About This Muscle Pain?

May 12, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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I’ve recently been experiencing some aches and pains in both of my calves while walking and bending which I believe is stemming from the gastrocnemius muscles.

I work in medicine myself and know that the crouching position I often take, which puts strain on my calves, isn’t good but I need to be able to bend down!

Stetching my leg completely straight sends a “dead leg” feeling or small spasm down my calves, especially the right one which is considerably more painful.

Should I see a doctor/what treatment would you recommend? Please advise.

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I have gone to see an MD for similar stuff and they usually just prescribe pills (muscle relaxants or steroids) or some good ones might send you to a physical therapist…

On the other hand, if you go see good chiropractor, your problem may be gone as little as one visit.

Either way, it seems like part of the healing process might involve giving yourself a rest from what is causing it.

Muscle cramps are also caused by dehydration. Eating bananas and drinking lots of water might help with this. Supplements like Chromium picolinate, MSM, and hylaluronic acid may also be helpful.
by: Charlotte Grey
on: 5th February 09

how do i get rid of muscle pain in the legs?

May 11, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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mmkay wel i have soccer training all this week( July 30-Aug 5) and my legs have many many pulled muscles in the legs (quad,hamstring, calves, etc.) So what i need to know is if there is any quick treatment i can do to get rid of this pain?

answer quckly…that would be nice :D

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Well first you need to know if your legs are just sore from overexersion or if you really have a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is very painful and sometimes requires medical attention. You would need to not put too much strain on it.

On the other hand, sore muscles are caused by a build up of lactic acid from heavy exercise. If you are just sore, be sure the next day you do some kind of physical activity to reduce the lactic acid or you will be hella sore day 2.

Some things to try: heating pad or ice pack. I hate being cold so I prefer the heating pad. A rub like Icy hot or bengay messaged in works well. Drink lots of water. Pain relievers are helpful. And finally remember- No pain, no gain.
by: Arrica H
on: 29th September 07

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