Muscle Tension

If your muscles are always tense and sore, you may be at increased risk for headaches, fatigue, and other issues that interfere with your quality of life. At AssociatesMD, with offices in Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Weston, Margate, Dania Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, diagnostic evaluations are available to determine what’s causing muscle tension and pain. The highly skilled medical team offers individual treatment plans to address your uncomfortable symptoms. They also provide resources to enhance your muscle health. Call the AssociatesMD office near you to schedule an evaluation for muscle tension or book an appointment online.

What causes muscle tension?

Muscle tension can occur due to lifestyle habits like poor posture, sitting for extended periods of time, or engaging in strenuous exercise. You might also experience sudden or severe muscle tension as a side effect of underlying medical conditions, including an infection or dehydration.

AssociatesMD provides on-site diagnostic testing to identify the cause of chronic muscle tension and to rule out serious illness. The experienced medical team specializes in custom care plans to improve your muscle strength and flexibility, so you can find lasting relief from tension and pain.

When should I seek medical care for muscle tension?

Occasional muscle tension typically resolves on its own with rest, gentle exercise, and good quality sleep. However, if muscle pain isn’t treatable with over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and prevents you from being active, schedule an evaluation at AssociatesMD.

You should also schedule an appointment if you have persistent muscle stiffness that occurs with fever, fatigue, or weakness. The physicians review your lifestyle, diet, and medical history to identify the cause of muscle pain. They also complete a physical exam to test your muscles' strength and flexibility.

Bloodwork may be necessary to rule out infection and other medical issues. The team may also order diagnostic imaging tests to rule out sprains and tissue tears.

Which treatments are available to relieve muscle tension?

AssociatesMD offers custom care plans to address muscle tension and its underlying cause. The medical team may initially recommend self-care remedies to restore your muscle health, including:

• Warm baths
• Heat therapy
• Ice therapy
• Gentle stretching
• Meditation and other stress-reducing activities

Anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers are available if home strategies aren’t enough. The team can also provide custom weight loss plans and nutritional counseling to help you lose excess pounds that contribute to tense muscles. You might also benefit from dietary supplements that support muscle health.

Alternative treatments like therapeutic massage and acupuncture support healthy muscles by enhancing blood circulation throughout the body. These treatments can also prevent muscle stress and pain, which can lead to additional complications.

Call the AssociatesMD office near you today to schedule a consultation for muscle tension or book an appointment online.