Stiffness: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma Ireland

Possible Causes for Stiffness

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Sometimes the stiffness is severe enough that it causes frozen shoulder. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

It causes pain and morning stiffness of the shoulders, hips, neck, and wrists. [symptoma.com]

Rheumatoid Arthritis

We analyzed the elastic properties of Ao measured as aortic stiffness index (AoSI) in CoA patients in the long-term period and we compared AoSI with a cohort of 38 patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The sufferer usually feels mild stiffness and difficulty in movement initially that mainly occurs in the morning on waking up. This is called morning stiffness. [news-medical.net]

Medications are prescribed to relieve joint stiffness and pain. [news-medical.net]

Trigger Finger

[…] finger were increased stiffness and thickening of the A1 pulley. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The stiffness and bent position of the finger(s) or thumb are worse in the morning. The stiffness lessens as the fingers and thumb are used. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

If stiffness, swelling, or pain persist after surgery, your doctor may recommend seeing a hand therapist. Outcome. [orthoinfo.aaos.org]

Lyme Disease

In 2007, at around age 19 years, I had an acute onset of sore throat, tonsillitis, low-grade fever, stiff upper back and neck muscles, migraines and severely stiff, cracking [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or painful neck Jaw pain or stiffness Dental problems 10. [canlyme.com]

These signs are (but not limited to) flu-like symptoms with fevers, fatigue, swollen glands, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, headaches, stiff neck, light sensitivity and [lymedisease.org.au]

Congenital Myopathy with Excess of Thin Filaments

The hands become clumsy, the face rigid, and the muscles in the forearm stiff. [consultantsinneurology.com]

1 Nemaline myopathy with dilated cardiomyopathy in childhood. 56 6 23650303 2013 2 Nemaline myopathy with stiffness and hypertonia associated with an ACTA1 mutation. 56 6 [malacards.org]

Limb stiffness tends to be worse in the legs and to a greater degree proximal than distal. [sites.google.com]

Lyme Neuroborreliosis

In a multivariate analysis, both gender and having headache and neck stiffness were associated with a higher level of pleocytosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erythema migrans is often accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, stiff neck, body aches, and fatigue. [web.archive.org]

Neck stiffness and fever were reported by 15.3% of patients. Most of these patients were younger than 50 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Adult-Onset Dystonia - Parkinsonism

Treatment for dystonia (such as botulinum toxin injections) and stiffness can also be given. [ataxiacenter.umn.edu]

Other characteristic symptoms of Parkinson disease include rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and torso, slow movement (bradykinesia) or an inability to move (akinesia), and [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

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Primary HIV Infection

A headache, neck stiffness, encephalitis, aseptic meningitis and cranial nerve V or VII involvement can also be the presenting manifestations in some patients. [symptoma.com]

Three days before admission, he developed a stiff neck, headaches, confusion, and vivid nightmares. [thebodypro.com]

Any of the following symptoms can occur: Decreased appetite Fatigue Fever Headache Malaise Muscle stiffness or aching Rash Sore throat Swollen lymph glands Ulcers of the mouth [ufhealth.org]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Without treatment, weakness and stiffness may develop, manifesting as spastic ataxia. [doi.org]

Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets Type 2

The area of insertion/removal will be stiff and quite sore in the days after surgery, but mobility should quickly return. [gaciglobal.org]

Stiffness – slope of the load vs. displacement curve; Max Load – highest load reached during the test.; Total Work – The energy needed to fracture the bone. b. [faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Stiff joint Stiff joints [ more ] 0001387 Pectus excavatum Funnel chest 0000767 Short stature Decreased body height Small stature [ more ] 0004322 30%-79% of people have [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

One month later, she began complaining of progressive, painful distal lower limb stiffness, which subsequently spread to all four limbs and to the whole trunk. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present the case of a 64-year-old man who was exposed to gadolinium while in acute renal failure, and months later developed limb stiffness, proximal weakness, and woody [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

NSF presents with pain, pruritis, joint stiffness, tightness, swelling of the hands and feet, paraesthesias and burning. 2 Dry skin, weakness and warmth can also occur. [medsafe.govt.nz]

Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain

The muscles of the back may become stiff or hard. [ada.com]

Pain, stiffness, and/or soreness of the lumbosacral region are the symptoms. May be acute (lasting 12 weeks). [online.epocrates.com]

Joint pain: Joint injuries and diseases usually produce a stiff, aching, "arthritic" pain. The pain may range from mild to severe and worsens when moving the joint. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Ligament Sprain

Pain, swelling and stiffness may last a lot longer, and full recovery may take 12-24 weeks. [bournemouthphysiotherapy.co.uk]

Management of ligament sprains includes first aid immediately post-injury ( RICE ), tissue healing modalities, joint movement to prevent stiffness, massage and muscle strengthening [physio-pedia.com]

There is likely to be a short period of pain, swelling and stiffness, with full recovery within 6 weeks. [bournemouthphysiotherapy.co.uk]

Muscle Strain

Our primary purpose was to clarify whether the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism influences passive stiffness of human muscle in vivo. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Increasing local circulation also prevents cold and dampness from penetrating the injured area, preventing pain and stiffness. [sinewtherapeutics.com]

Experimental muscle stretching protocols show significant stress relaxation and reduction of stiffness in muscle due to inherent viscoelastic properties of muscle rather than [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Arthritis

Having stiff fingers can be troubling, as can any loss of mobility. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Stiffness. Swelling. Redness. Less range of motion. [web.archive.org]

NHS Choices: Cervical Spondylosis Provides information on this condition that causes stiffness and pain in the neck. [curlie.org]

Osteoarthritis

Reduced flexibility and stiff joints that are tender to the touch? [image.ie]

Morning stiffness and pain that disrupts sleep can also occur. [newsmax.com]

It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling. pain. [arthritis.org]

Bunion

Symptoms are often exacerbated by restrictive shoe wear, particularly shoes with a narrow toe box or an uncomfortable, stiff, toe box. [footeducation.com]

Generally, patients are permitted to walk in a stiff post-operative shoe after the operation. [thesteadmanclinic.com]

With increased deformity or arthritic stiffness the big toe joint (the first MTP joint) cannot be fully straightened to a normal position. [footeducation.com]

Tendinitis

Typical symptoms of tendonitis include: pain swelling stiffness and restricted mobility at the affected joint muscle weakness the skin over the affected area may feel warm [healthnavigator.org.nz]

The symptoms of tendinitis (also called overuse tendinopathy) include: Pain or tenderness at or near a joint, especially around a shoulder, wrist, elbow, or ankle Stiffness [webmd.com]

Other treatments include: splinting – this needs supervision because if held for too long joints can become stiff cortisone injections – cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory [healthnavigator.org.nz]

Bursitis

Bursitis may cause tenderness and pain around the affected joint, a sense of stiffness when you move, and redness, warmth and swelling in the area. [massageenvy.com]

Bursitis usually causes pain and stiffness in the tissues surrounding the joints, instead of pain in the joints themselves. What are the Symptoms of Bursitis? [nativeremedies.com]

Symptoms and Signs of Bursitis Pain the area of the bursa A dull ache or stiffness in the area around your elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, big toe or other joints Worsening pain [nativeremedies.com]

Chondrocalcinosis Type 2

Similar to RA, this condition is characterized by morning stiffness and fatigue and can lead to joint deformities. [arthritis.org]

Arthritis If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. [icdlist.com]

It presents with dull pain, mild swelling, morning stiffness and a decreased range of motion. [cureus.com]

Frozen Shoulder

You also notice that it feels a little stiff. You do not recall a significant injury. [howardluksmd.com]

Stiff or frozen shoulders are usually uncomfortable, even if the degree of stiffness is not great. That's the bad news. [orthop.washington.edu]

The contraction of the capsule and the formation of the adhesions cause the shoulder to become stiff and movement to become painful. [orthopedics.about.com]

Supination Injury

Without a proper warm up the muscles and tendons around your feet, ankles and lower legs will be tight and stiff. [stretchcoach.com]

Their stiff arches aren't good shock absorbers. They may develop conditions such as iliotibial band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and knee pain. [verywellhealth.com]

Ankle inversion sprains are usually accompanied by swelling and stiffness in the ankle, and can be highly painful and make weight bearing impossible. [underpronation.org]

Arthritis of Knee

Stiffness. Joint stiffness might be most noticeable upon awakening or after being inactive. Tenderness. [mayoclinic.org]

The joint may become stiff and swollen, making it difficult to bend or straighten the knee. Pain and stiffness is also at its worst after a period of inactivity. [news-medical.net]

This results in bone-on-bone contact which causes pain, stiffness and inflammation. [knee-pain-explained.com]

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Abstract This meta-analysis was performed to determine the effect of balneotherapy on relieving pain and stiffness and improving physical function, compared to controls, among [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

By contrast, pain and stiffness were strongly associated with disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For double-blinded trials, the overall treatment effect was less than half of the MID for pain, function, and stiffness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Whiplash Injury

[…] required I Pain, stiffness, or tenderness of the neck as the only complaint, absent physical signs Not required Simple analgesics II Pain, stiffness, or tenderness of the [academic.oup.com]

The pain will probably be accompanied by stiffness, swelling, and a reduced range of motion. The person may also experience headaches or pain at the base of the skull. [oklahomalawyer.com]

Whiplash lawsuits and the average settlement – when you have neck pain and stiffness after a car accident Florida is notorious for car accidents. [enjuris.com]

Meniscus Tear

Often athletes will keep playing with a tear, but over the course of two to three days the knee will likely become stiff and swollen. [advancingyourhealth.org]

Larger tears usually cause more pain and immediate swelling and stiffness. Pieces of the torn meniscus can float into the joint space. [stanfordhealthcare.org]

A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling and stiffness. You also might feel a block to knee motion and have trouble extending your knee fully. [mayoclinic.org]

Fibromyalgia

Global well-being, sleep, fatigue and stiffness were not reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Similarly, the decrease in stiffness and FIQ index after both treatments was statistically significant. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This study did not measure pain intensity, fatigue, stiffness, or physical function. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Spondylolisthesis

Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis Symptoms include: Lower back pain Muscle tightness and stiffness Pain in the buttocks Pain radiating down the legs (due to pressure on nerve [webmd.com]

[…] numbness or a tingling feeling spreading from your lower back down your legs (sciatica) – this happens if the bone in the spine presses on a nerve tight hamstring muscles stiffness [nhs.uk]

Symptoms may include: Lower back pain Muscle tightness Pain, numbness, or tingling in your thighs and buttocks Stiffness Tenderness in the area where the vertebra is out of [barrowneuro.org]

Polyarthritis

Polyarthritis just describes symptoms - inflammation in multiple joints, with pain, swelling and stiffness. [holistic-doc-pain-support.com]

Heat/cold Heat helps relax painful muscles and relieve joint pain and stiffness. Cold helps reduce the swelling. [jeancoutu.com]

Share on Pinterest Polyarthritis has a number of symptoms similar to rheumatoid arthritis, including pain, swelling, and stiffness in affected joints. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Pseudogout

Similar to RA, this condition is characterized by morning stiffness and fatigue and can lead to joint deformities. [arthritis.org]

My feet, hands and knees are stiff. She says my problem isn’t bad enough. M.M. Dear M.M.: Joint stiffness is a sign of many illnesses. [detroitnews.com]

The affected joint may be hot, red, swollen, and stiff. Fever may accompany an acute attack. Damage to the joint progresses after years of these attacks. [arthritis.org]