Understand the Causes of Your Body Aches and Pain and Get Proper Care

Though the terms “body aches” and “pain” are used interchangeably, they are slightly different. Pain can be acute, presenting with a sharp, undeniable discomfort, whereas an ache can be chronic and mild. While both can be caused by known cases of injury or infection, persistent and worsening pain calls for medical evaluation.

At FCCMG, we provide body ache and pain examination to address your discomfort. All three of our urgent care locations (Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley) are open seven days a week to help you get the required care on time.

Highlights of Our Urgent Care Clinics:

One-to-one patient-provider interaction
In-house labs for fast diagnosis and effective treatment
Open every day, including holidays
Accept most insurance plans
Free parking
Wheelchair transport
Online check-in to reduce wait times

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Is It a Muscle Ache or Body Ache?

A muscle ache or pain can be different from a body ache or pain. If you engage in a new physical activity or overdo an activity for an extended period, you might develop a muscle aches/pains from a strain or sprain. Nevertheless, this pain does not usually affect your entire body.

On the other hand, a body ache/pain can affect your whole body or part of the body, depending on its underlying cause.

A Non-exhaustive List of Aches and Pain Causes

Dehydration - Impacts your body’s normal functioning, causing tiredness and pain
Infections - When you have the flu, your immune system sends white blood cells to fight the virus, resulting in inflammation and aches
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Causes weakness, insomnia, and exhaustion that can result in aches in the muscles and joints
Fibromyalgia - A long-term condition characterized by pain, fatigue, and muscle stiffness
Autoimmune Disorders - Conditions like multiple sclerosis, lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, temporal arteritis, and rheumatoid arthritis can cause muscle pain
Medication Side Effects - Medications like cholesterol medications can cause soreness and aches
Stress - Causes tension and weakens your immune system, resulting in muscle stiffness and pain

Symptoms of Body Aches and Pain that Require an Urgent Care Visit

Visit an urgent care provider if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

A body ache or pain after a tick bite
A pain that persists, despite self-care
Severe body pain without any known cause
A body ache/pain that is accompanied by a rash, persistent fever, swelling, or redness

Available Pain and Body Aches Treatment

At FCCMG, we diagnose your body aches and pain with a physical examination and some diagnostic procedures.

We will review your history to study your overall health and examine the area of discomfort. Since aches and pains can be caused by underlying health conditions, we will work to identify the root cause.

Depending on your test results and history, we may recommend any of the following treatment options to treat your aches/pains:

Treating the Underlying Cause - The sooner an identified cause gets treated, the sooner the discomfort will subside
Continuing the Workup - If the diagnosis is still unclear, we can connect you to the appropriate providers
Rest - Sometimes backing off is the only way to prevent the pain from worsening and to allow the tissues to heal
Elevation - Keeping the aching area elevated above your chest to reduce swelling
Ice and Heat Therapy - Applying hot or cold packs to reduce pain
Pain Relievers - Using topical or oral pain relievers to mitigate the pain
Complementary Therapy - Including meditation, massage therapy, or acupuncture to reduce stress, relax muscles, and promote quick healing

Walk into One of Our Urgent Care Centers Today for Quick Pain Relief

Whether you are experiencing frequent body aches and pain, visit or call us at one of our urgent care clinics in Irvine Woodbridge, Fountain Valley, or Costa Mesa, CA, for proper diagnosis and treatment. With our top-notch medical care and assistance, we will quickly address your pain.