Muscle aches (myalgia) are extremely common. Almost everyone has experienced discomfort in their muscles at some point. Because there’s muscle tissue in nearly all parts of the body, this type of pain can be felt practically anywhere. However, there’s no single cause for muscle aches and pains. While overuse or injury is common, there are other possible explanations for ongoing discomfort. Often, people who experience muscle aches can easily pinpoint the cause. This is because most instances of myalgia result from too much stress, tension, or physical activity. Some common causes include: muscle tension in one or more areas of the body overusing the muscle during physical activity, injuring the muscle while engaging in physically demanding work or exercise, skipping warmups and cool downs. Muscle aches often respond well to home treatment. Some measures you can take to relieve muscle discomfort from injuries and overuse include: resting the area of the body where you’re experiencing aches and pains taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil) applying ice to the affected area to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation, You should use ice for 1 to 3 days following a strain or sprain, and apply heat for any pain that remains after 3 days. Other measures that may provide relief from muscle pain include: gently stretching the muscles, avoiding high-impact activities until after the muscle pain goes away, avoiding weight lifting sessions until the muscle pain is resolved, giving yourself time to rest, doing stress-relieving activities and exercises such as yoga and meditation to relieve tension, SHOP FOR REMEDIES, Ibuprofen, ice packs, hot packs, resistance bands for stretching, yoga essentials. Muscle aches aren’t always harmless, and in some instances, home treatment isn’t enough to address the underlying cause. Myalgia can also be a sign that something is seriously wrong in your body.