Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic
Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The affected joint also doesn't move. Isometric exercises help maintain strength. They can also build strength, but not effectively. And they can be performed anywhere. Examples include a leg lift or plank.

Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure, and death. The risk of very serious side effects is extremely low. Only a few cases of rhabdomyolysis occur per million people taking statins.

Myofascial pain syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Muscle relaxers. Clonazepam (Klonopin) and other medicines called benzodiazepines help treat the anxiety and poor sleep that sometimes come with myofascial pain syndrome. These medicines can cause sleepiness and can be habit-forming. Therapy A physical therapist can help relieve your pain based on your symptoms. Treatment might involve: Stretching.

Sprains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together, while a strain involves an injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.

Stretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic
Focus on major muscle groups. Concentrate your stretches on major muscle groups such as your calves, thighs, hips, lower back, neck and shoulders. Make sure that you stretch both sides. Also stretch muscles and joints that you routinely use or that you use in your activity. Don't bounce. Stretch in a smooth movement, without bouncing.

Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
There are many types of movement disorders that cause different symptoms. For example, dystonia causes muscle contractions that lead to twisting of the body. Another movement disorder called chorea causes brief periods of quick involuntary movements that happen over and over. Parkinsonism causes slowness of movement with stiffness, tremors or loss of balance. Treatments may be available to ...

Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic
Helps build muscle. Causes features such as facial hair and a deeper voice. The anabolic steroids used by athletes are often forms of testosterone made in a lab. Some people use anabolic steroids for medical reasons. But doping for sports isn't one of the uses the drugs are approved for. What makes some athletes want to use anabolic steroids?

A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic
Aim to stretch major muscle groups in your body at least 2 to 3 days a week. If you have health conditions or injuries, talk to a healthcare professional or physical therapist about which stretches are right for you.

Electromyography (EMG) - Mayo Clinic
Electromyography (EMG) is a procedure used to diagnose muscle or nerve dysfunction. Learn what to expect from your EMG.

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