Tightness in your knees can be irritating since it interferes with simple tasks like walking and sitting. The sensation of tight knee tendons is often due to tightness throughout the muscles that are connected to tendons.
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Getting tripped up during a sporting event or simply losing your balance while strolling down a sidewalk can have painful consequences. Your knee may take the hit or twist and bend awkwardly during a fall.
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Gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in the body, helps power you up hills and stairs and supports your hip and pelvis while squatting and lunging. Treatment for a gluteus maximus injury depends on the type and severity of the injury.
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When the knee gets hot after exercising, it could indicate a variety of problems. The increased temperature is often a sign of inflammation -- the body's response to tissue injury or infection.
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A stress fracture of the foot can slow down even the toughest athlete -- and it's good that is does. The key to healing this type of small bone crack is allowing the injured bone adequate time to rest and heal.
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Pain can develop in several parts of the back, including the middle region. If muscle tightness and joint stiffness are contributing to mid-back pain, stretching this area can help. Stiffness often settles into the mid-back due to poor posture and aging.
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A muscle tear in your shoulder can make simple tasks difficult, like reaching into a cupboard or grooming your hair. Tears in both the muscles and tendons of the shoulder are common injuries that often produce similar symptoms. Tears range from small to large, with larger tears are more likely to cause pain.
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Stiffness felt throughout your back muscles comes from increased tension in your muscle tissue. The stiffness and back pain may occur in your upper back -- the thoracic and cervical regions -- or your lower back -- the lumbar region. Causes of increased muscle tension include trauma, overuse and poor posture.
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As the muscles tighten, pain from back spasm can suddenly bring your life to a halt. Spasms can be triggered by simple muscle overuse or more serious underlying issues.
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It’s rare to talk about therapy for your knees without discussing the low-impact benefits of cycling and elliptical workouts. Both are forms of exercise for knee injuries because keeping your knees mobile and strong can minimize further damage.
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