Has COVID-19 Infection Affected Your Muscles And Increased Joint Pain
                     Has COVID-19 
Infection Affected 
Your Muscles And 
Increased Joint Pain?
Agenda
A IntroductionSTATUS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONSHOW COVID-19 AFFECTS THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMWHAT DOES MUSCLE PAIN 
FROM COVID-19 FEEL LIKE?
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO GET 
RID OF JOINT/MUSCLE PAIN?
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Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
added muscle/joint pain to its list of COVID-19 symptoms 
in April 2020. However, COVID-19 isn’t the only cause of 
joint or muscle pain. Varied factors like influenza, chronic 
illness, and injuries can also lead to muscle or joint pain 
(arthralgia).
Here’s what you should know about muscle pain 
associated with COVID-19 and what to do about it.
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STATUS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL 
CONDITIONS
According to the 2016 Global Burden of Disease Study, the global burden 
of painful musculoskeletal conditions ranges from 20-32%. COVID-19 has 
further increased the burden. COVID-19 has affected the respiratory tract 
and the musculoskeletal system, causing muscle pain, joint pain, 
restricted range of motion, joint stiffness, and fatigue. These symptoms 
persist for months, thereby reducing the quality of life.
People continue to suffer from these musculoskeletal problems even after 
recovery from COVID-19 infection. Do you know why? Here’s the reason!
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HOW COVID-19 AFFECTS THE 
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
The systemic inflammatory response to COVID-19 infection affects 
the musculoskeletal system. The inflammatory molecules break the 
muscle fibre protein, reduce muscle protein synthesis, and weaken 
bones and muscles. For arthritis patients, it also leads to cartilage 
damage which might worsen the condition post-COVID-19.
Consider regenerative medicine to tackle arthritis symptoms. 
Regenerative treatments provide natural and lasting pain relief 
with an improved range of motion without any significant side 
effects. 
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WHAT DOES MUSCLE PAIN FROM COVID-19 FEEL LIKE?
At times, it will be difficult to distinguish between virus-
induced muscle pain and exercise-induced muscle pain. Both 
these pains differ in type and duration.
COVID-induced muscle pain feels like pain during movements 
and tenderness while touching the muscle. It is more 
generalised, whereas; exercise or injury-induced pain 
remains more localised.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO GET 
RID OF JOINT/MUSCLE PAIN?
It is highly recommended to get diagnosed early to reduce the 
risks of COVID-19 transmission. 
Muscle pain caused by a viral infection or COVID-19 is best 
treated with fluid hydration, bed rest and pain relievers like 
paracetamol or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) 
like ibuprofen or aspirin if required to manage general 
symptoms. However, always seek professional medical advice 
if you don’t feel relief from the above recommendations.
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Mirjam Nilsson 
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