influenza <\/a>and other infections affect our musculoskeletal system, Zika has the capability to do this also. The muscles can begin to feel as though they have endured a heavy work out, or stiffen up when there is no real reason for this stiffness. The fact that muscle pain can be caused by Zika leaves the patient in a bit of a vicious cycle, as with the pain in their muscles inhibiting movement, the patient is likely to try and rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe double-edged sword here is that resting, by its very nature, could actually make the problem worse. The muscles once rested, will start to stiffen up or spasm meaning that the muscle pain is actually exacerbated with rest. If the patient can keep moving, and do so through the pain barrier, it might spell a quicker recovery time. Warding off stiffness is an important thing to do in the fight to relieve muscle pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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