MUSCLE STIFFNESS

What is meant by muscle stiffness? Our musculoskeletal system is made up of the muscular system, bones and joints. Body mass represents almost half of the human body. Muscles are classified based on their function and morphology and are made up of muscle tissue, i.e. a biological tissue capable of contracting. Especially during intense sporting activities, when we exceed our aerobic capacity, the muscles under strain can contract causing stiffness and pain. The areas subject to stiffness depend on the movements that trigger the pain: shoulder, neck, legs, cervical, etc.

Muscle stiffness manifests itself with pain: the affected part is contracted, cramps, dizziness and muscle tension reign supreme. There are various causes: the loss of fluids and some minerals and the accumulation of lactic acid are the most common.