Mar 7, 2023 · Overview A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or …

Mar 7, 2023 · Treatment Self-care measures usually can treat muscle cramps. A health care provider can show you stretching exercises that can reduce the chances of getting muscle …

Jan 5, 2024 · Overview Myofascial pain syndrome is a long-term pain condition. It involves some muscles and the thin cover of tissue that holds muscles in place, called fascia. Pressure on …

Jul 21, 2025 · What are statin side effects? Muscle pain and damage One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, …

Aug 10, 2022 · Symptoms The muscle weakness associated with polymyositis involves the muscles closest to the trunk, such as those in your hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms and …

Apr 27, 2023 · Most muscle aches and pains go away on their own within a short time. Sometimes muscle pain can linger for months. Muscle pain can be felt almost anywhere in …

Aug 22, 2025 · Overview Myasthenia gravis is a condition that happens when communication between nerves and muscles breaks down. This causes muscles to feel weak and get tired …

May 17, 2025 · Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins …

Feb 23, 2024 · Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened, also called hypertrophied. The thickened heart muscle can make it harder …

Dec 31, 2024 · Overview Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that begins in smooth muscle tissue. Many areas of the body have smooth muscle tissue. Areas with smooth muscle tissue include …