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tightness in a muscle
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Which muscles are commonly tight?
Flexor muscles have a predictable tendency towards tightness.
Tightness around ribcage?
Tightness around the ribcage can be caused by broken ribs, pulled or strained muscles, or fluid in or around the lung or heart.
What muscles cause circumduction of the hip?
weakness or tightness of the iliopsoas (psoas major/iliacus)
What is a Opposite paired muscles?
opposite paired muscles are ones that while one is relaxing, the other is flexing. for example, the Triceps and Biceps are opposite.
What muscles should you work out for free running?
you should work out all your muscles, as if you just work out certain ones, then other muscles may develop problems such as pains and tightness due to not being used while other muscles are being possibly overworked
What the opposite of Contraction?
The general opposite of contraction is expansion, or possibly inflation. For muscles, the opposite of contraction is relaxation.
What happens to your muscles when your cold?
They constrict, cramp, & spasm in an attempt to prevent losing body heat.
Antagonists are muscles that resist what kind of actions and also cause movement in the opposite direction?
Antagonists are muscles that work in the opposite direction from prime movers and synergists.
What takes place when muscles are not used?
Relax. Muscles can only work by contracting (tensing). When an opposite force is desired, an opposite muscle contracts.
Is tightness in lower abdomen after sex a sign of pregnancy?
I have experienced tightness and cramping after sex. later in pregnancy, sex can bring on labor. early in pregnancy, your probably feeling your muscles contracting after orgasm because it affects your uterus as well. like braxton hicks contractions
Why are butt holes so tight?
The tightness of the anal sphincter muscles helps to maintain bowel control and prevent involuntary passage of waste. Additionally, the anus has sensitive nerve endings, contributing to the sensation of tightness.
Why a bath helps pain?
The warm water in a bath warms your muscles allowing them to relax. Muscle tightness is often a main cause of pain, especially after exercise.
