Muscle aches and pains

Muscular aches and pains are common. They are often caused by tension, overuse of muscles, or injury following exercise.

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Bones, muscles and joints

Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function as well as conditions and injuries that affect them.

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Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a condition that affects your heart muscle. Find out about the different types of cardiomyopathy, symptoms and treatments.

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Myocarditis

Learn about myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). Find out causes, symptoms, treatment and when to seek medical help.

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Calf pain

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

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Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises strengthen muscles that support the bladder, bowel and uterus, which are strained during pregnancy and childbirth.

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Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder that makes it hard for you to control your muscles. Learn more about dystonia, its symptoms and treatment.

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Spinal disc problems

Spinal disc problems can cause back pain, numbness and nerve problems. Maintain posture and strengthen muscles to help prevent disc problems.

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Muscular dystrophy

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

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Neuromuscular system and diseases

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

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Myasthenia gravis

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

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Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease, that causes muscle weakness, skin rashes and inflammation. Read about diagnosis and treatment.

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Compartment syndrome

Compartment syndrome is caused by pressure in a group of muscles. Read about the symptoms and treatments for acute and chronic compartment syndrome.

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Vaginismus

Vaginismus occurs when the muscles around your vagina tighten involuntarily. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments for vaginismus.

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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.

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Shoulder pain

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

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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.

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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.

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Foods high in magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Find out which foods are high in magnesium.

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Dysarthria

Dysarthria is when muscles used to breathe and speak are weakened or paralysed, slurring your speech. Learn about causes, symptoms and management.

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Magnesium and your health

Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of getting enough magnesium.

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The role of a neurologist

A neurologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle. Learn when to see a neurologist.

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Giving birth - contractions

Contractions are the tightening of the muscles in your uterus. They tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as your labour progresses.

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Pacemaker

A pacemaker is a medical device put in the chest to correct an irregular heartbeat, heart muscle problems or other heart conditions.

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Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis is when your muscle cells break down causing their contents to enter your blood stream. Read on for causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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

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Remedial massage

Remedial massage may help ease muscle, joint or soft tissue problems. Read on to learn how to find a therapist and when it might be right for you.

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Swedish massage

Swedish massage is a common type of massage that can help your muscles relax and relieve stress. Learn about what to expect from a Swedish massage.

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes your muscles to become weaker. Learn more about the 5 different types of SMA.

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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.

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