Unpleasant sensations that cause inconvenience can be a symptom of existing pathologies or the result of injuries. Periodically, there is pain and burning in the muscles, and completely in different places. In most cases, physical suffering in this part of the musculoskeletal system is short-term. People forget about discomfort, do not attach importance and, as a result, do not seek advice from a specialist. But in vain, because short-term discomfort can be a sign of a protracted serious pathology.
Causes of the annoying sensation of heat
There are a lot of factors influencing the appearance of a burning sensation in the muscles. One of the most common and common causes is overwork. Muscles are made up of elastic, contractile muscle tissue. Various loads reduce the performance of this part of the musculoskeletal system.
Fatigue in the legs may be the result of prolonged wearill-fitting shoes. Excess body weight is also a cause of pain in the muscles of the legs. During pregnancy in the last stages, many women experience discomfort in the lower extremities. Also, burning can occur as a result of various pathologies:
- Disorders of metabolism in the muscles.
- Changes in the autosomal dominant genome.
- Endocrine diseases. With diabetes, there is a pulsation in the muscles, a burning sensation in the feet.
- Venous and arterial thrombosis.
- Presence of various allergic processes.
- Infections caused by a pathogenic fungus.
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are the most common causes of muscle burning. Pathologies are diagnosed and treatable:
- Trochanteritis is a lesion of the femur, ligaments and tendons located in the area of the hip joint.
- Myositis - inflammation of the muscles resulting from injuries, playing sports without warming up, complications after the flu.
- Myofascial syndrome is a disease accompanied by muscle spasms and pain, leading to muscle dysfunction.
- Arthritis - damage to the mobile joints of solid organs of the skeleton.
- Flat feet - modification of the shape of the foot.
- Sprains and ruptures of ligaments, tendons, muscles. A characteristic feature of such injuries is incessant pain. Ruptures lead to dysfunction of the joint, so it is necessary toyou can seek medical help earlier.
Neurological disorders
Burning in the thigh muscles often indicates the presence of neuropathy or dysfunction of nerve fibers due to various injuries.
- Contractures - restriction of joint mobility caused by disorders of the autonomic nervous system.
- Myopathy is a neuromuscular disease in which the failure of muscle fibers develops.
- Lumboischialgia - low back pain associated with deformity of the spinal roots that form the sciatic nerve.
In pathologies characterized by damage to nerve fibers, people, in addition to burning sensation, feel pain, numbness, slight tingling in the muscles.
How dangerous is lactic acid in muscles?
Some men and women who lead a passive lifestyle, for some reason forget the doctor's recommendations, the persuasion of loved ones, begin to sharply go in for sports. Literally the next day after physical exertion, they feel pain in the muscles and a burning sensation. This is most often a sign of a buildup of lactic acid (lactate) in the muscles.
For the human body, lactate is very important. The component gives energy for the normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles, anabolism processes. Lactic acid dilates blood vessels, providing oxygen transport to muscle tissues. During exercise, blood circulation increases, causing an increase in lactate levels. The phenomenon is considered normal for beginner athletes. Over time, the bodyadapts and there is no sudden rise in acid levels.
If the pain persists for a long time, you need to talk to the trainer and see a doctor.
Symptomatics
If you experience discomfort, first of all, you need to relax, but it is better to arrange a long rest. Any pathology is not limited to any one symptom. So, for example, with thrombophlebitis, a person feels not only a burning sensation in the calf muscle, but also convulsions. Also, this disease is characterized by swelling of the legs and varicose veins. In addition to the irritating sensation of heat, the following symptoms can indicate the presence of various diseases:
- Stiff movement.
- Involuntary muscle contractions accompanied by aching pain.
- Change skin color.
- Burning is replaced by a feeling of pleasant warmth.
- Unpleasant sensations accompanied by a change in temperature.
- Deterioration of general condition: impotence, drowsiness.
The manifestation of such symptoms is a good reason to seek medical help. It is better to refuse to take painkillers, they will only mask the problem.
Diagnosis
It is possible to detect the causes of burning in the muscles of the back, legs or other parts of the body using complex diagnostics. Research methods are prescribed by the doctor after a preliminary examination and conversation with the patient:
- Laboratory tests of urine, blood.
- Ultrasound of muscles, enthesis, ligaments allows you to seestructure and changes in myocytes.
- Doppler ultrasound examines blood flow to the site of inflammation of the muscles, ligaments.
- MRI and computed tomography muscle studies.
- Needle electroneuromyography is a method that studies the electrical potentials of a damaged tissue or organ.
If muscle diseases are associated with disorders of the endocrine system, then the doctor may prescribe a number of specific tests:
- The content of phosphorus and calcium in the blood.
- Research on the function of the endocrine glands.
- The level of parathyroid hormone and cholecalciferol.
Accurate diagnosis allows optimal therapy.
How the therapy works
In most cases, diseases, one of the symptoms of which is a burning sensation in the muscles, are treated with conservative methods. The need for a surgical operation arises with complications of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, with closed and open fractures, serious damage (ruptures) of muscle tissues.
- Drug treatment. Focusing on the results of examinations, the doctor prescribes medicines. Therapy includes anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs that stimulate metabolic processes and blood flow. In the presence of allergies, antihistamines are prescribed.
- For certain pathologies with symptoms of painful sensations in the muscles, physiotherapy procedures are used as therapy. They are also recommended for prevention purposes.
- Healing and relaxing massage relieves muscle tension andrelaxes the whole body. There is a set of special exercises that relieve tone, improve blood circulation. Gymnastics can be done at home at any convenient time, and exercises can also be used as a warm-up before playing sports.
Folk remedies
In addition to traditional medicine, traditional methods will help relieve the annoying sensation of heat.
Ointment based on horsetail well relieves burning sensation in the muscles of the legs. To prepare it, you need 1 tbsp. l. dry plant and 2 tbsp. l. butter. The ingredients must be mixed. The resulting mass is applied to the skin of the legs, covered with a film and wrapped.
Ordinary white cabbage relieves not only discomfort, but also promotes the resorption of small bruises. It is necessary to separate the sheet and attach to the place where it hurts or burns. The sheet is fixed and left for 15 minutes, then a new one is applied.
Tension in the muscles can be relieved with peas or cereals. Buckwheat or legumes are poured onto a rug and walked barefoot on them for 15 minutes. Grains can be replaced with small sea pebbles.
Temporarily relieve irritating sensations can be applied to the affected area ice cubes.
Prevention
Burning in the muscles of the legs is a rather unpleasant sensation. Preventive measures will help to avoid them.
- The choice of shoes should be approached seriously. Women need to change their heels to flats sometimes.
- Before playing sports or serious physical activity, it is imperative to warm up.
- In the evenings, you need to take the “legs up” position, for 10-15 minutes. In this position, blood circulation improves, the load on the heart decreases.
- If you experience unpleasant symptoms, you should consult a specialist.
The appearance of pain and other sensations that cause discomfort should not be attributed to fatigue. Ignoring and masking can exacerbate the problem, so you should immediately consult a doctor. After all, only an attentive attitude to one's he alth contributes to its preservation.
