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  1. Muscle strains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 11, 2022 · Muscle spasms Swelling Muscle weakness When to see the doctor Mild strains can be treated at home. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen despite treatment — especially if your pain …

  2. Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 18, 2023 · Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The affected joint …

  3. Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 27, 2023 · Most serious athletes feel a strong drive to win. They often dream big too. Some athletes want to play for professional sports teams. Others want to win medals for their countries. The …

  4. Dystonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 25, 2025 · The muscle spasms can range from mild to more serious. They may be painful, and they can affect the person's ability to complete daily tasks. There's no cure for dystonia, but medicines …

  5. Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 21, 2025 · Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure, …

  6. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes

    3 days ago · Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis) is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Also known as ALS, the …

  7. Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk? - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 25, 2025 · Serious muscle pain, soreness and cramping. Muscle weakness. Dark or cola-colored urine. Overall, the risk of rhabdomyolysis from statin use is low. But the risk goes up when the dose …

  8. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 14, 2023 · Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is an exercise-induced muscle and nerve condition that causes pain, swelling and sometimes disability in the affected muscles of the legs or …

  9. Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Motor nerves that control muscle movement. Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, sweating, heart rate, digestion and bladder function. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy …

  10. Biofeedback - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 26, 2025 · Biofeedback is a type of mind-body technique you use to control some of your body's functions, such as your heart rate, breathing patterns and muscle responses. During biofeedback, …