Does Stress Cause Body Aches?
Muscle aches and pains are common and can involve more than one muscle. Muscle pain also can involve ligaments, tendons, and fascia, the soft tissues that connect muscles, bones, and organs.
See also:
Muscle cramps Joint pain
Alternative Names
Muscle pain; Myalgia; Pain - muscles
Considerations
Muscle pain is most frequently related to tension, overuse, or muscle injury from exercise or physically-demanding work. In these situations, the pain tends to involve specific muscles and starts...
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