Examples of Musculoskeletal Pain
Bone Pain
- Usually deep, penetrating, or dull
- Most commonly results from injury
Muscle Pain
- May include muscle spasms; can be debilitating
- Can be caused by an injury, an autoimmune reaction, infection, or a tumor, loss of blood flow to the muscle
Tendon and Ligament Pain
- Often caused by injuries (such as sprains)
- Often becomes worse when the affected area is stretched or moved
Joint Pain
- Stiff, aching, arthritic pain
- Ranges from mild to severe and worsens with movement
- Swelling and joint inflammation (such as arthritis) are common causes
Villa-Forte, A. Musculoskeletal Pain. Merck Manual Consumer Version. Updated 2/2021. Accessed 5/2021.
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