Stiffness and Soreness - Scottsdale Chiropractic Wellness

Stiffness is typically characterized by difficulty moving. the neck for instance – especially when trying to turn the head to the side. A stiff neck may also be accompanied by a headache, shoulder pain and/or arm pain, and cause the individual to turn the entire body as opposed to the neck when trying to look sideways or backwards. Following and accident Stiffness will last for a couple of days, a week, even a couple of months and may prompt pain that ranges from mildly painful but annoying to extremely painful and limiting. While there are a few instances in which stiffness is a sign of a serious medical condition, most episodes of acute stiffness or pain heal quickly due to the durable and recuperative nature of the soft tissues. The most common causes of a stiffness include, but are not limited to, the following: Muscle Strain or Sprain, By far the most common cause of a stiffness is a muscle sprain or muscle strain. Many problems in the spine can lead to stiffness. The stiffness can result as a reaction to the underlying disorder in the spine. For example, a herniated disc or osteoarthritis can lead to stiffness, as the structures and nerve pathways in the spine are all interconnected and a problem in any one area can lead to muscle spasm and/or muscle stiffness. People who have arthritis almost always feel stiffness in their joints. You can check your joint motion by comparing it to the joint on the opposite side. Stiffness is usually worse in the morning or after long periods of sitting in one position. As the joint moves with activity, it usually loosens a bit. Other ways to loosen a stiff joint are with heat application and anti-inflammatory medications.
recuperative nature of the soft tissues. The most common causes of a stiffness include, but are not limited to, the following: Muscle Strain or Sprain, By far the most common cause of a stiffness is a muscle sprain or muscle strain. Many problems in the spine can lead to stiffness. The stiffness can result as a reaction to the underlying disorder in the spine. For example, a herniated disc or osteoarthritis can lead to stiffness, as the structures and nerve pathways in the spine are all interconnected and a problem in any one area can lead to muscle spasm and/or muscle stiffness. People who have arthritis almost always feel stiffness in their joints. You can check your joint motion by comparing it to the joint on the opposite side. Stiffness is usually worse in the morning or after long periods of sitting in one position. As the joint moves with activity, it usually loosens a bit. No one really understands the reason for morning stiffness. Presumably, while the body is inactive, fluid leaks out from the small blood vessels and capillaries and the tissues become “waterlogged.” Then, if you try to move the part, the swollen tissues feel stiff until the motion pumps the fluid out through the lymph channels and the veins. With a minor local condition, such as a sprained ankle or a tennis elbow, don’t worry about the stiffness. Think of it as a normal part of the process of bringing healing materials to the injured area. Loosen up carefully before activities and keep in mind that the healing is not yet complete. You should continue to protect the injured part.