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Bones, muscles and joints

Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function and conditions related to the bones, muscles and joints.

Muscle aches and pains

General muscular aches and pains are common. They're often caused by the unfamiliar use or overuse of muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia (the soft tissues that connect muscles).

Pelvic floor muscles

The pelvic floor consists of layers of muscles. Learn about the function and role of the pelvic floor muscles and how pelvic floor exercises can be effective at reducing urinary leakage.

Calf pain

Calf pain is often caused by a muscle strain or cramps due to exercise, dehydration or mineral deficiency. But it can be a symptom of something more serious.

Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder that makes it hard for someone to control their muscles. It can cause parts of the body to spasm, and form abnormal positions.

Neuromuscular system

The neuromuscular system includes all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Learn more about how it works and related diseases.

Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis happens when muscle tissue is destroyed and their contents released into the bloodstream. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments.

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular system that causes muscle weakness. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types and treatment options.

Inguinal hernia

If you have an inguinal hernia, there is a weakness in the muscles at the lower part of your abdomen. Find more about inguinal hernia.

Dysarthria

Dysarthria is when the muscles used to breathe and speak are weakened or paralysed, slurring your speech. Learn more here.

Shoulder pain

Pain in the shoulders has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself, or in the many muscles, tendons and ligaments in the shoulders.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

This group of genetic conditions affects the nervous system, usually the hand and foot muscles first. It worsens, but some therapies are effective.

Rotator cuff injury

Rotator cuff injury is caused by a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons of your shoulder. Learn more about the symptoms and how to treat it.

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

An umbilical hernia is caused by a weakness in the layer of muscle of the abdominal wall, just behind the belly button. This can be repaired by surgery.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes generalised pain in your muscles and bones, extreme tiredness and poor sleep.

Vaginismus

Vaginismus occurs when the muscles around the vagina tighten involuntarily. Learn more about its common causes, symptoms and treatments.

Marfan syndrome

This condition affects tissue that strengthens and stabilises joints and muscles. People with Marfan syndrome are often tall and long-limbed.

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease results from damage to nerve cells in the brain, which impacts the smooth control of muscles and movement.

The role of a neurologist

A neurologist is a specialist physician who treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle.

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.

Hiatus hernia

A hiatus hernia is where a part of the stomach pushes up through a hole in the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen.

Giving birth - contractions

Contractions are when the muscles in your uterus tighten and then relax. They occur throughout the later stages of your pregnancy.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DMD, the commonest muscular dystrophy in kids, causes gradual loss of muscle function, affecting everyday activity. Treatment may help daily life.

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles around your stomach don't work properly. Although gastroparesis cannot be cured, the symptoms can be relieved.

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) causes muscles to become weak. There is no cure, although treatments and support may be available to help people who have SMA.

Remedial massage

Remedial massage aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. Learn what a remedial massage involves and where to find more information.

Potassium deficiency

Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte, found in foods such as bananas, that helps nerves and muscles function. Both high and low potassium levels can be dangerous.

Potassium

Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte found in foods such as bananas, which helps nerves and muscles function. Both high and low potassium levels can be dangerous.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a problem with the back that can cause lower back pain and muscle tightness. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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Search results for: "Muscles"

Life stage

Bones, muscles and joints

Muscle aches and pains

Pelvic floor muscles

Calf pain

Dystonia

Neuromuscular system

Rhabdomyolysis

Myasthenia gravis

Muscular dystrophy

Inguinal hernia

Dysarthria

Shoulder pain

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Rotator cuff injury

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Fibromyalgia

Vaginismus

Marfan syndrome

Parkinson's disease

The role of a neurologist

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Hiatus hernia

Giving birth - contractions

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Gastroparesis

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Remedial massage

Potassium deficiency

Potassium

Spondylolisthesis

Life stage

Bones, muscles and joints

Muscle aches and pains

Pelvic floor muscles

Calf pain

Dystonia

Neuromuscular system

Rhabdomyolysis

Myasthenia gravis

Muscular dystrophy

Inguinal hernia

Dysarthria

Shoulder pain

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Rotator cuff injury

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Fibromyalgia

Vaginismus

Marfan syndrome

Parkinson's disease

The role of a neurologist

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Hiatus hernia

Giving birth - contractions

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Gastroparesis

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Remedial massage

Potassium deficiency

Potassium

Spondylolisthesis

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