What does skeletal muscle injury mean?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing muscle pain after exercising recently, and my doctor mentioned it might be skeletal muscle injury. I would like to know what is meant by skeletal muscle injury and how it should be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Skeletal muscle injury generally refers to various types of damage or disruption occurring within skeletal muscle tissue. Skeletal muscles play an important role in the human musculoskeletal system, primarily responsible for generating force and enabling movement.
Skeletal muscle injuries can be caused by numerous factors, including but not limited to acute trauma such as sprains, strains, and tears; overuse, such as muscle fatigue and tendonitis; chronic diseases, for example polymyositis; and genetic disorders like muscular dystrophy.
The severity of skeletal muscle injuries can vary greatly, ranging from mild muscle strains to complete muscle ruptures.
Mild injuries may require only rest, ice, compression, and elevation to alleviate symptoms. More severe injuries may require physical therapy to promote recovery, pharmacological treatment using relevant medications to relieve pain and reduce inflammation, or even surgical repair for reconstruction of the damaged muscle.
