Muscle pain refers to discomfort or soreness that results from muscle strain, overuse, injury, or a variety of medical conditions. It may arise after intense exercise, physical labor, or even from tension and stress. In English, it is commonly used in both oral speech and written contexts, particularly in discussions about health, fitness, and medical conditions. The frequency of use is relatively high, especially within healthcare conversations or personal fitness discussions.
After my workout yesterday, I experienced severe muscle pain in my legs.
Después de mi entrenamiento ayer, experimenté un dolor muscular severo en las piernas.
The doctor advised her to rest until the muscle pain subsides.
El médico le aconsejó descansar hasta que el dolor muscular disminuya.
He often complains of muscle pain after his long jogs.
A menudo se queja de dolor muscular después de sus largas carreras.
The term "muscle pain" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions directly related to it. However, muscle pain can be part of several health-related idioms or phrases in English. Below are some idiomatic expressions that revolve around physical exertion and pain:
Sin dolor, no hay ganancia.
Burning the candle at both ends
Quemando la vela por ambos extremos.
To hit the wall
Chocar contra la pared.
To feel the burn
Sentir la quemadura.
To tough it out
Aguantarlo.
To work out the kinks
The word muscle comes from the Latin word musculus, which means "little mouse," likely due to the way muscles can resemble moving mice under the skin. The term pain comes from the Latin word poena, meaning "punishment" or "penalty." Together, "muscle pain" literally refers to the discomfort experienced in the muscles.