The Truth Behind Muscles And Pain

 Muscles get a lot of blame for the pain. 

Even in our modern society of ‘health’, we are often led to believe that something is WRONG with our muscles when in fact all we need to do is listen to our body’s ‘pain signal‘ and change what we are doing or the way we are doing it.

Read on and let’s see if we can help put muscle pain into perspective for you.

Why do our muscles feel sore?

Muscles have many ‘sensors’

Muscles have many ‘sensors’ that give the brain information about changes or activity going on in that muscle; be that stretch, tension, or pressure – this doesn’t have to equate to damage.

If something ‘different’ happens to muscles, it will relay this information back to the brain and it may be processed as some form of pain – sharp, dull, throbbing, aching. It’s our body’s inbuilt warning system to tell us to change what we are doing.

Muscles can become ‘deconditioned’ or weak’

Muscles can become ‘deconditioned’ or weak, especially if they are underused. This can happen if we have stopped exercising for a long time, have reduced our general activity or have been bedridden for long periods due to illness or hospitalization. This can give our muscles a feeling of fatigue, heaviness and aching.

Muscles can feel tight

Muscles can feel tight: Sometimes using our muscles in a way they are not used to, staying in one position or in an uncomfortable posture for long periods can make the muscles work harder than necessary. They then fatigue really quickly when we do start moving again and as a result, feel tight. The ‘sensors’ in our muscles will tell the brain, that something is not quite right and pain or discomfort may be felt – this individual experience of discomfort is what we define as ‘tightness‘ or a ‘muscle knot’.

These spots may feel uncomfortable when pressed on, however, massage and other manual therapies can provide some short-term benefits in reducing this – increasing the muscle’s capacity and altering the behaviors associated with movement (or lack thereof if we sit all day!!!) though regular exercise is beneficial for more long-lasting changes in muscle tightness.

Muscles can experience DOMS

Muscles can experience DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness: This is muscle pain you feel after a high-intensity workout, increased physical activity from normal, or any activity that places unaccustomed loads on muscle. You may feel dull achiness/soreness after 12 to 24 hours.

The pain you feel is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Perth, which leads to inflammation, swelling, and changes in normal levels of electrolytes and other fluids near the affected muscles. Interestingly, this cycle of exercise-micro-trauma-repair is exactly how our muscles grow and so we can view DOMS as an annoying by-product of getting stronger and more active. Generally, DOMS should not persist beyond a few workouts or at least pain may become more tolerable as we get more used to an exercise program.

Physio in Perth Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy

 

There are many places to find a physiotherapist in Perth. Power Physiatry and Sports Injuries Clinic is a popular clinic, which was established in 1997 and has been expanding ever since. They cater to a variety of patients of all ages and specialities, including spinal pathology and sports injuries. Their highly trained therapists provide a personalised treatment plan to help patients recover from their conditions.

Regan Lee is a Chartered Mechanic and a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. She completed her undergraduate degree at Curtin University and won the Marcus J Rosen and Brian Edwards Prize for outstanding clinical results. She regularly participates in courses and participates in clinical research to ensure she keeps her practice current with evidence-based practice.

Regan is a specialist physiotherapist at the City Beach location. She specializes in treating athletes and is experienced in assisting with the management of persistent pain. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2010 at Curtin University and graduated with the Marcus J Rosen Award for outstanding clinical results. She also completed her Masters of Clinical Physiatry (Musculoskeletal) in 2017 and is currently working on her Master's in Continence and Women's Health at Curtin University.

Regan has over 23 years of experience as a physiotherapist, and has recently completed a Masters in Musculoskeletal Applied Science at Curtin University. She is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for people with musculoskeletal injuries. She is also a trained Precision Bike Fitter and enjoys participating in long distance triathlons.

Regan has over twenty years of private practice experience and is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiatrist. She enjoys treating patients who have a range of injuries and those who require individualised guidance. Her interest in sports physiotherapy has evolved from her childhood playing a variety of sports. She also has a passion for working with elite athletes.

The Physiotherapists at Physio in Perth Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy are committed to assisting patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems. The Physiotherapists are trained in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They can assess and treat a variety of conditions, including back pain, headaches, scoliosis and fibromyalgia.

At MPA - Gold Coast, Dom treats patients with pec minor tears. He offers in-house treatments and at-home exercises for patients. His experience includes working with Elite Athletes, as well as those with muscle injuries. With his experience, he is able to identify and treat the most effective treatment plan for each patient. When it comes to Muscle injuries, there's a Physio in Perth who can help you.