The cause stiff bodies and

Jakarta, Aching shooting pain can strike the neck, back, arms, legs and shoulders are usually caused by stiffness in muscles and can happen to anyone.

Aches and pains in the body can make a person feel uncomfortable and interfere with daily activities. Apparently stiff problems can be caused by mild to certain medical problems.

This discomfort is usually triggered when a person sits for long periods, especially in workers who are required to sit for hours behind a desk, lifting too heavy loads, lack of exercise, incorrect posture in physical activity, to paint for hours or due to emotional tension , as quoted from wholehealthchicago, Monday (221/3/2011).

Pain in muscles that is triggered by fatigue is believed due to microscopic damage in the muscle (microscopic tears) which can usually be cured by itself in a matter of days.

While aches in the body that the pain may be caused by several factors such as:

1. The presence of lactic acid buildup in muscles
2. An imbalance of minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium) that controls the contraction and relaxation
3. Certain medications that are diuretics
4. Lack of flexibility of the body
5. One body position when lifting weights or sitting that interferes muscle or joint in the body
6. There is likely a result of dehydration


Still feeling stiff this can also be caused by infection from the outside, such as influenza virus, chicken pox or herpes that usually causes aches and pains before symptoms appear more specific, as well as other medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis.

If no medical condition that generally accompanies the sore pains will heal within a few days by:

1. Rest
2. Stretching and massage to make the muscles relax
3. Consuming adequate fluid
4. Improve your posture is wrong in doing the activity or sitting.


But if these aches and pains will not go away or recur frequently, you should consult with your doctor to find out whether there is an accompanying medical condition that required further treatment and did not interfere with its activity.