Many people often feel pain in different parts of the body. This pain can occur in the head, back, waist, hands, legs and joints. Many times it remains persistent and affects the routine of life. Pain is so common that people consider it a part of aging or fatigue. But some people feel this pain again and again, even though there is no problem in their bones and they do not have any deficiency of vitamins or nutrients.
In such a situation, the question arises that why pain persists in the body. This pain can sometimes be mild, sometimes severe and sometimes bothers even during daily activities. In such a situation, pain is experienced not only physically but also mentally. Exhaustion And creates restlessness. Many people also experience lack of sleep due to this pain. Let us know what are the reasons behind this.
What are the causes of body pain?
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that there can be many reasons for body pain. Sometimes this happens due to muscle tension or excessive hard work. Sitting or standing for long periods can also cause pain in muscles and joints. Sometimes even lifting or bending in the wrong way leads to muscle strain or injury. Mental stress and anxiety can also be a major reason behind body pain.
Apart from this, excessive fatigue, lack of sleep or staying in the same position for a long time also causes pain in the body. Menstruation or hormonal changes in women can also cause pain in different parts. Similarly, change in weather, cold or humidity also affects the muscles and joints. In such a situation, pain is not always related to bone disease or vitamin deficiency.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of body pain may vary. Usually a strain or stiffness is felt in the muscles. Sometimes mild pain, tingling or swelling may also occur.
Some people have difficulty in walking or moving their arms and legs. Symptoms also include lack of sleep or feeling tired. The pain may start suddenly or gradually and may increase throughout the day or for some time. This pain is often not continuous, but can be a cause for concern if felt repeatedly.
How to protect?
To avoid body pain, it is important to do light exercise and stretching daily. Sitting, standing and walking properly also strengthens the muscles. Adequate sleep and balanced diet keep the body healthy. To reduce stress, meditation, yoga or deep breathing is helpful.
Avoid staying in the same position continuously and relax the muscles by walking every now and then. It is also important to take adequate amount of water and keep the body hydrated. In this way, by adopting small habits, the problem of body pain can be reduced to a great extent.