| Myalgia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Muscle pain, muscle ache |
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| back pain. Myalgia. | |
| Medical specialty | Rheumatology |
Myalgia means "muscle pain" and is a symptom of many diseases and disorders. It can involve ligaments, tendons and fascia, the soft tissues that connect muscles, bones and organs.[1]
Injuries, trauma, certain drugs and illnesses can all bring about myalgia[1].The most common causes are the overuse or over-stretching of a muscle or group of muscles.
Myalgia without a traumatic history can be due to viral infections.
