Acute Musculoskeletal Pain: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Acute musculoskeletal pain can appear suddenly after a workout, an awkward movement, a minor injury, or even a long day spent sitting at a desk. It may feel like a sharp twinge, a dull ache, muscle tightness, or stiffness that makes everyday activities more difficult.
Although acute pain is often temporary, it should not always be ignored. Pain is one of the body's ways of signalling that...