Sore muscles occur with injury, overuse or when beginning a new intense physical activity. Sore muscles can be the first sign of positive improvement after exercise, but may also be a sign of serious muscle damage if the soreness is severe.
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Adipex, generically known as phentermine, is a medication commonly prescribed to suppress appetite. An amphetamine-like medication, Adipex may be beneficial in helping a patient lose weight, but carries significant, serious side effects, states MayoClinic.com.
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Lumbar scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs in the lower back. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but can be severe if the curvature begins to affect the heart and the lungs. Scoliosis can also cause misalignment in bones of the body and chronic pain in the back.
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Cortisone is a prescribed steroid medication that can be injected into the shoulder to relieve pain and inflammation. Cortisone reduces chemical signals the body’s immune system releases that cause pain and inflammation.
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The term "L5" describes the area, or level, in which a specific spinal nerve exits the spinal column and runs through the body. The L5 segment is in the lower spine, and the spinal nerve associated with it runs down the back of the legs to provide sensory and motor signals to the legs.
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The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body that runs from your lower back to the back of your foot. Sciatica is a description of symptoms associated with an irritated sciatic nerve. These symptoms include pain, weakness, numbness and tingling in the leg, according to Medline Plus.
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The supraspinatus tendon is a thick fibrous band of tissue that connects the supraspinatus muscle to the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus muscle is attached to the shoulder blade and aids in shoulder movement.
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Tea tree oil is derived from the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, and is know for its antiseptic properties. According to MayoClinic.com, tea tree oil has recently been used to treat fungal infections of the nail, although there is a lack of evidence that this method works. Drugs.
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Ibuprofen 600mg is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is available only by prescription. This medication is used to treat moderate to mild pain, relieve symptoms of arthritis, reduce fever and relieve menstrual cramps, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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The sciatic nerve is the long nerve that runs from the lower back, down the back of the leg and into the foot. This nerve can be affected by disk herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, piriformis syndrome, spinal tumor, trauma or sciatic nerve tumor, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Experiencing the back pain, groin pain, fever, chills, nausea or vomiting associated with kidney stones may spur you to change your lifestyle to avoid further stone formation. A kidney stone is solid mass of crystals that can collect in your kidney or anywhere else in your urinary tract.
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The knee joint connects the upper leg to the lower leg and is used during many physical activities throughout the day. Overuse, however, makes the knee joint prone to inflammation, which can cause pain in a patient.
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According to MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness and tingling that occurs down the back of one or both legs after a spinal nerve is compressed.
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Morton’s neuroma is an abnormal thickening of the nerve tissue between the third and fourth toes. According to Medline Plus, the cause of Morton’s neuroma is unknown. However, researchers believe that flat feet, bunions, hammer toes, tight shoes and high arches contribute to this condition.
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A bruise occurs when capillaries (small blood vessels) break and bleed into the surrounding tissue. According to the National Institutes of Health, a bruise can occur underneath the skin, within the belly of a muscle or within a bone. Most bruises heal on their own; however, a bruise can result in compartment syndrome.
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Lidocaine is an anesthetic medication that can be injected or used topically. Doctors use lidocaine to numb the skin and underlying tissues before simple surgical procedures or before the injection of another medication. Lidocaine inhibits the conduction of neuron impulses, according to Drugs.
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The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint. This cartilage acts as a shock absorber for the knee joint during physical activity. MayoClinic.com states that any activity that causes a patient to forcefully twist or rotate the knee can lead to a torn meniscus.
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A bulging, or herniated disk occurs when the cartilage between your bones in your back (vertebrae) moves out of place. These disks are important in increasing the flexibility of your spine. In addition, they act as shock absorbers that decrease the pressure on your backbones when you are performing physical activity.
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Glucophage, or metformin, is an oral diabetes medication used to control blood sugar levels, states Drugs.com. Glucophage may be used with other oral medications or insulin to control diabetes. Common side effects of glucophage include heartburn, metallic taste in the mouth, gas and stomach ache.
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Leg nerve damage, or lower limb peripheral neuropathy, can occur from trauma, muscle compression or systemic disease, such as diabetes. This can cause a patient to experience pain, numbness or weakness. Severe leg nerve damage may cause a patient difficulty when walking or standing.
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