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Common causes of sore, stiff, rigid muscles?

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Dr. Joseph Carcione answered

Specializes in Neurology

Stiff muscles: These symptoms may be due to many things - what time of day? Have you been exercising? You need a complete history and physical exam so that these issues can be studied carefully. See a neurologist in your area for a complete evaluation.

Answered 2/25/2016

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