People can treat muscle atrophy by making lifestyle changes, trying physical therapy, or undergoing surgery. In this article, we look at some other causes, symptoms, and treatments of muscle atrophy.

How long it takes for muscles to atrophy depends on the person and the cause of atrophy. But if someone who is normally active is suddenly unable to use a part of their body, those muscles can ...

Chronic diseases associated with immobility or a sedentary lifestyle due to pain or disability like arthritis or multiple sclerosis are additional causes of muscle atrophy. This article will ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) causes a loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It mainly affects facial and swallowing muscles and the muscles in the arms and legs.

Muscle cramps are common, affect virtually everyone and are mostly harmless. But that doesn't mean their occurrence is any less painful or the inconvenience they cause diminished. A muscle spasm ...