Muscle Pain AudioHealth Library Topic 1456 Muscle Pain Muscle pain can happen almost anywhere in the body. The body contains 600 muscles, which are responsible for controlling all movement. Most muscle pain feels like an uncomfortable ache or stiffness and may also include swelling and redness.
Most muscle pain is temporary and minor, and gets better with home care.
Children and teenagers should not take aspirin as aspirin use in these age groups has been associated with a rare but serious brain and liver disorder called Reye's syndrome. Other people, including those with medical conditions are advised to read product labels carefully and consult a pharmacist if they have questions about use. Tag line follows this topic Muscle Pain, Protocol, ahm, 1992.