achiness
Body's tired protest
Achiness is a dull, persistent discomfort spread through part of the body—the quality of feeling achy.
It suggests soreness rather than sharp pain: The achiness in my joints gets worse in cold weather.
Achiness commonly accompanies flu, overexertion, or aging.
Contractile body tissue
- jointShared by multiple parties
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- throbBeat with intensity
dull · twinge · cramp · inflammation · swelling · fatigue · strain · overuse
Inflamed joint disease
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
- rheumatismInflammatory joint condition
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
gout · neuropathy · flare-up · degenerative · autoimmune · inflammation · persistent · recurring
Contagious respiratory illness
- feverElevated body temperature
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
viral · cold · infection · weakness · lethargy · sweats · nausea · recovery
Structured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- DOMSPost-exertion muscle pain
- overexertionHarmful excess of effort
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
muscles · recovery · stretching · warm-up · cooldown · lactic acid · gym · marathon
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- heating padElectric warmth for aches
ice pack · massage · rest · stretching · soak · balm · ointment · compress
muscle
Contractile body tissue
throb · dull · twinge · cramp · inflammation · swelling · fatigue · strain · overuse · lactic acid
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
- rheumatismInflammatory joint condition
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
lupus · gout · neuropathy · flare-up · degenerative · autoimmune · inflammation · persistent · recurring · daily
flu
Contagious respiratory illness
- feverElevated body temperature
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
- chillsShivering spells from illness
fatigue · viral · cold · infection · weakness · lethargy · sweats · nausea · recovery · bedridden
workout
Structured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- DOMSPost-exertion muscle pain
- overexertionHarmful excess of effort
training · muscles · recovery · stretching · warm-up · cooldown · lactic acid · gym · marathon · lifting
ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
heating pad · ice pack · massage · rest · stretching · soak · balm · ointment · compress · foam roller
- malaisemalaise, unwellness, discomfort, unease, sickness
- arthritis symptomsjoint pain, joint stiffness, joint swelling, morning stiffness, stiffness
achinesscomfort
Ease or soothing relief
ease · painlessness · well-being · relaxation · suppleness
achinesssharpness
Keenness of edge, mind, or image
sharp pain · stabbing pain · shooting pain · acute pain · stinging