Muscle Pain Relief

Muscle pain, also called myalgia, can occur in many areas of the body. It may affect the back, neck, shoulders, arms, legs, or other muscles used during work, exercise, or daily activity.

Many cases of everyday muscle discomfort are related to overuse, strain, tension, fatigue, repetitive movement, or inflammation of soft tissues.

When muscle pain is mild or moderate, rest, movement adjustments, stretching when appropriate, and non-opioid pain relief options may help relieve minor aches and pains when used as directed.

Muscle pain can develop after physical activity, work-related strain, repetitive movement, injury, or tension. Some soreness appears suddenly, while other discomfort builds gradually after repeated use of the same muscle group.

Common causes of muscle pain include:

• Overuse from exercise, sports, or physical work
• Muscle strain from lifting, carrying, bending, or twisting
• Repetitive movements during work or daily activity
• Long periods of standing, walking, or maintaining posture
• Stress-related muscle tension
• Not stretching or warming up before activity
• Inflammation of muscles or surrounding soft tissues
• Injury, illness, or certain medical conditions

Persistent, severe, or unexplained muscle pain should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

Muscle pain can feel sore, tight, tender, stiff, aching, or cramp-like. It may appear during movement, after activity, or when pressure is applied to the affected area.

Common symptoms include:

• Muscle soreness or tenderness
• Tightness, stiffness, or reduced flexibility
• Aching that worsens with movement
• Sensitivity when touching or using the affected muscle
• Muscle fatigue after work, exercise, or repetitive activity
• Difficulty bending, lifting, stretching, or moving comfortably

Consult a healthcare professional if muscle pain is severe, persistent, unexplained, follows an injury, or is associated with swelling, weakness, fever, or loss of movement.

Muscle pain is often connected to how the body is used throughout the day. Physical work, exercise, sports, lifting, standing, walking, driving, desk posture, or repeating the same motion can place stress on muscles and surrounding soft tissues.

Some adults may notice soreness after a workout or long shift, while others experience muscle tightness from stress, posture, or repetitive tasks.

Muscle discomfort may be common among:

• Workers who lift, carry, stand, walk, or repeat the same movements
• Active adults who exercise, run, or play sports
• People who sit or drive for long periods
• Adults with stress-related neck, shoulder, or back tension
• People returning to activity after rest or inactivity

Rest, gentle movement when appropriate, stretching, posture changes, and appropriate pain relief may help with everyday muscle soreness related to overuse or strain.

Muscle pain may involve both internal inflammation and localized soreness or tension. For that reason, some adults use a combination of oral and topical pain relief as part of their routine.

Flanax Pain Reliever Tablets contain naproxen sodium, an NSAID that may help relieve minor aches and pains associated with inflammation when used as directed.

Flanax Liniment provides topical support for localized discomfort with ingredients such as capsaicin, menthol, and methyl salicylate.

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Together, oral and topical options may help address different aspects of everyday muscle discomfort, including soreness, tightness, stiffness, or movement-related aches.

Always read and follow the product label. Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have questions about whether these products are appropriate for you.

What are common causes of muscle pain?

Common causes include overuse, strain, exercise, repetitive movement, physical work, stress-related tension, injury, inflammation, or certain medical conditions.

Can Flanax be used for muscle pain?

Flanax Pain Reliever Tablets may help relieve minor aches and pains when used as directed. Flanax Liniment may also provide topical support for localized muscle soreness.

What is the difference between muscle pain and joint pain?

Muscle pain affects muscles and soft tissues, often after overuse, strain, tension, or activity. Joint pain affects the areas where bones meet, such as the knees, hips, hands, shoulders, or ankles.

Are Flanax products non-opioid?

Yes. Flanax Pain Reliever Tablets and Flanax Liniment are non-opioid pain relief options.

When should I see a healthcare professional for muscle pain?

Consult a healthcare professional if muscle pain is severe, persistent, unexplained, follows an injury, or is associated with swelling, weakness, fever, or loss of movement.