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Relax take it eeeeasy

How do you keep your back, neck and shoulders relaxed? [more inside]
posted by dinosaurprincess on Apr 13, 2013 - 10 answers

 

Um, what are my muscles doing? How can I get them to stop?

YANMD, but can you anecdotally solve/treat my medical mystery? [more inside]
posted by aintthattheway on Apr 11, 2013 - 13 answers

Relapsing, Repeating Neck Pain

In 1999, I rode the Rockin' Roller Coaster at Disney in Orlando. The first thing they tell you on the ride is to keep your head back. I'm a certified idiot, and didn't pay attention, and on the first looping curve, my head was forward. A sudden jerk to the right, and I pull a muscle in my neck. [more inside]
posted by thanotopsis on Mar 27, 2013 - 5 answers

If I'm so strong why are my kicks so weak?

Should I lose weight and muscle mass or just lose the fat? [more inside]
posted by mearls on Dec 18, 2012 - 9 answers

Whenever I talk about this my boyfriend giggles

Please help me figure out how to stop this weird butt muscle pain. [more inside]
posted by brilliantine on Nov 5, 2012 - 9 answers

Shooting pain in a muscle that quickly goes away

What's this shooting pain in my lower leg? [more inside]
posted by lewedswiver on Nov 4, 2012 - 13 answers

Seeking info on nutrition/exercise routine for a Woman who wants to see more definition (and has so far failed at her attempts)

Please help a woman gain some muscle. [more inside]
posted by BlueMartini7 on Oct 16, 2012 - 16 answers

Time vs Effort at the gym

Exercise n00b here. For strength training, is it better to A) work the muscle to exhaustion, or B) work the muscle for a long time? (I have asked my physical therapists and received conflicting answers, hence this question.) [more inside]
posted by ook on Sep 9, 2012 - 11 answers

The anxiety that feeds on itself...

How does your anxiety manifest itself physically? Details about TMJ and perhaps a touch of hypochondria after the jump... [more inside]
posted by aintthattheway on Sep 2, 2012 - 22 answers

How to build muscle with bodyweight alone

Looking for a bodyweight training program that doesn't involve chin-up bars or any equipment. [more inside]
posted by stenoboy on Aug 30, 2012 - 14 answers

All the King's horses and all the King's men

Suppose there is a person who was broken into many pieces. Scientists can look at bones and say where on the body they came from. Can they do the same for pieces of flesh and muscle? [more inside]
posted by bugmuncher on Aug 18, 2012 - 6 answers

Is it my arthritis or doctor insanity?

YANAD - On tonight's episode - Back Pain, specialist claims it's osteoarthritis, but I am 37 and have absolutely zero history in my family (even extended) is he wrong? What else could it be? Minor snowstorm inside. [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on May 23, 2012 - 10 answers

Risks related to deep muscle bruising

I was kicked by a horse on my thigh Saturday evening. It appears to be a deep muscle bruise and is still fairly tightly swollen. It is much less painful than it was yesterday and I can walk on it. After googling it, I am concerned about complications. Should I go to a doctor after this much time has elapsed?
posted by Altomentis on Apr 23, 2012 - 11 answers

Protecting muscles and joints from further injury

Bad calf injury of some sort. Must get up and down stairs once a day, three days in a row. Strategies for minimizing the pain (and potential damage) of this? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson on Apr 10, 2012 - 12 answers

Achy muscles an allergic reaction?

I ache all over, and have post nasal drip with a bit of ear congestion. I also feel hot when I touch my face and neck but I do not register a fever. I woke up like this today, and I currently feel TURRIBLE with the body aches. Feels like the flu, but shouldn't be because I had that in February. Is this an allergic reaction? [more inside]
posted by MultiFaceted on Apr 2, 2012 - 15 answers

How can I tell how much of the weight I've gained is muscle?

How can I tell how much of the weight I've gained is muscle? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Feb 23, 2012 - 16 answers

Which is the least bad for muscle growth: to drink alcohol before or after exercise?

Which is the least bad for muscle growth: to drink alcohol before or after exercise? [more inside]
posted by neilb449 on Jan 19, 2012 - 8 answers

Stiff shoulder muscles that always want to stick together

When I shrug my shoulders or stretch my arms above my head after not moving around for a while I can feel/hear the muscles kind of schlicking apart as though the different muscles were kind of sticking together (no pain). This doesn't happen with any other muscles though. Anyone else get this? [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Nov 12, 2011 - 2 answers

Which muscle's giving me pain?

Which of my muscles is hurting and what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by desertface on Oct 20, 2011 - 8 answers

How do I loose weight and gain muscle at the same time?

I wake up in the morning at 6am and walk 2km (1.2 miles) to the gym and back five days a week. My workouts last 45 minutes and are aimed at sculpting, working on a body part per day (back, shoulders, chest, arms and legs). I weigh 100kg (220 pounds) and am 180cm (5.9 feet). I want to weigh 85kg (185 pounds). What and when should I eat to loose weight and gain maximum muscle mass? and how long should it take for me to loose this weight? I work from home as a software developer and sit on my ass all day so I don't get any more exercise than that...
posted by Bacillus on Oct 11, 2011 - 21 answers

What are the ultimate stretches and exercises for the diaphragm muscle?

What are the ultimate stretches and exercises for the diaphragm muscle? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Sep 14, 2011 - 10 answers

Strong neck go SQUISH!

How do bodybuilders and athletes build up their neck muscles, specifically their scalene muscles? Do steroids make giant scalenes? [more inside]
posted by abirae on Jul 20, 2011 - 10 answers

Anti-fatigue Mattress?

Those anti-fatigue mats and bead seat covers really work. I guess the uneven surface keeps the muscles stimulated. Is there anything like this for a mattress or mattress cover for my bed? [more inside]
posted by dino terror on May 27, 2011 - 4 answers

I am forty pounds lighter than you, therefore if you aren't fat, I'm not fat.

Fitness Filter: A male friend of mine is just about the same height as me and weighs 40 lbs more. Can muscle mass/being a dude really justify this weight discrepancy? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on May 18, 2011 - 23 answers

Fainting when my shoulders are pressed/squeezed

Why do I faint when someone presses on or squeezes the tops of my shoulders (on my trapezius)? [more inside]
posted by neushoorn on Mar 4, 2011 - 3 answers

Exercise: how do I push myself without damaging myself?

I strain a muscle too frequently when I exercise. How am I supposed to get stronger? [more inside]
posted by jessicapierce on Feb 23, 2011 - 24 answers

Exercise makes you fat.

I started exercising and eating less, and I'm gaining weight. I highly doubt I'm building muscle. Is this going to stop eventually? [more inside]
posted by timory on Feb 17, 2011 - 51 answers

How to relax in dreamland and wake up feeling good?

I'd like to hear from anyone who has overcome excessive tension in the jaw, neck and upper back during sleep. I wake up feeling very stressed and tense and it's a drag. [more inside]
posted by FormerMermaid on Feb 7, 2011 - 19 answers

In need of stylish, portable walking support

I am suffering from a medical condition that causes severe muscle pain and weakness. I think that a walking stick for occasional might help, but I want something that looks cool and that I can fold up and put in a bag when not in use. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 20, 2011 - 11 answers

Will the not-painful knot in my shoulder ever go away?

Will the not-painful knot in my shoulder ever go away? [more inside]
posted by mchorn on Dec 23, 2010 - 6 answers

I know they did mor than just the pull-up poster

I found this image online, but I can't seem to find others in the series for other exercises like push-ups and leg raises and such. I'm sure they're out there, but my google-fu fails. HALP!
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey on Nov 11, 2010 - 5 answers

Back pain when walking?

After a near lifetime of depression I am finally coming out the other side of it, albeit tentatively. I feel energized enough to start exercising daily as my doctor has advised. Sounds great, eh? The problem? I'm 100lbs overweight and my body is screaming no at me. Help me figure out how to overcome the aches to keep going. [more inside]
posted by kanata on Oct 28, 2010 - 62 answers

Is it liver failure, or is it a pulled muscle?

I'm trying to figure out whether there's any possibility the pain in my right side is something dangerous, or whether it's likely a pulled muscle in my rib cage. [more inside]
posted by faustessa on Oct 27, 2010 - 23 answers

Where can one find a fake muscle suit like the one Michael Cera wore in Arrested Development?

Where can one find a fake muscle suit like the one Michael Cera wore in Arrested Development? [more inside]
posted by fancydave on Oct 13, 2010 - 2 answers

What should I name my leg dent?

Is there a name for a dent in one's body after a bruise? [more inside]
posted by elpea on Sep 19, 2010 - 13 answers

Linda Hamiltonize Me

I can't use free weights effectively due to a previous arm injury. Unfortunately, just about every good weightlifting resource I'm finding seems to loathe machines. Help me tweak my workout and find better resources, please. [more inside]
posted by bitter-girl.com on Sep 14, 2010 - 19 answers

How can I lose this flab and keep my muscle

I've gained some muscle...and lots of fat. I need some help with losing the extra fat, keeping the muscle I have gained, and dealing with feeling lots heavier. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2010 - 9 answers

Help me be strong

What's the best way for a girl to build upper body strength with weights (and not hurt herself)? [more inside]
posted by bluelight on Sep 8, 2010 - 28 answers

Help my tired face.

Recently I find myself stretching my face muscles, which always seem fatigued. What gives? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Sep 6, 2010 - 6 answers

is it easier to bulk up or slim down?

Is it easier to loose weight in fat or gain weight in muscle? [more inside]
posted by davidjohnfox on Aug 28, 2010 - 16 answers

Not a bodybuilder. Simply trying to understand how my body's built.

I'm neither an athlete nor obese, but am trying to lose 20 lbs while also building muscle, on a very low carb diet. My question is about depleted muscle glycogen stores while doing strength training. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2010 - 11 answers

first-week workout aches

When starting to work out again after a long period of physical laziness, how to pace yourself to minimize aching?
posted by moorooka on Jul 14, 2010 - 10 answers

Mystery Disease

What Is WRONG with me, for God's sake? Last Wednesday night I was struck with a stiff neck, and really swollen knee joints. By end of work Thursday (driving 300 miles) I was wholly incapacitated with a low grade fever, upper back pain and lumpy knees. Now, much of this is not new, as I already have blood cancer and fibromyalgia, but this is way beyond the scope of these diseases. (I am immunologically compromised) [more inside]
posted by ~Sushma~ on May 14, 2010 - 16 answers

Chubby arms be gone!

Do my upper arms look flabby because I need to lose fat or because I need to build muscle or both? [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Apr 25, 2010 - 21 answers

Steal from the back and give to the abs??

Tips/ideas for abdominal muscle exercises that won't exacerbate back pain in someone prone to it? [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin on Apr 17, 2010 - 8 answers

Gain muscle but keep the six-pack?

What's the best way for me to gain a bit of muscle, without losing my six-pack? I'm skinny and would like to fill out a little bit. I keep getting advice that I have to eat a lot in addition to working out. The next part is silly, but please bear with me: I like having a six-pack. What are your personal experiences with going from skinny to athletic while trying to keep your ab definition? I'm a guy.
posted by anonymous on Apr 3, 2010 - 8 answers

Help me get a gorgeous upper body

Help me fix my ugly back and upper arms. And gosh why are these pushups killing my lower back? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi on Mar 7, 2010 - 16 answers

How many pounds of muscle are needed to squat 200lbs?

For every pound of weight that I can squat, I have X pounds of muscle. What is the value of X? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Mar 5, 2010 - 12 answers

Constant muscle spasms whenever I try to exercise?

Why do I have CONSTANT muscle spasms when I attempt to work out? [more inside]
posted by jnnla on Feb 1, 2010 - 8 answers

An Inconvenient Tooth

My jaw muscles and cheeks have been getting progressively tighter and more painful for weeks now. What is going on? [more inside]
posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo on Jan 7, 2010 - 13 answers

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