7 Common Reasons for Physical Weakness

If physical weakness is preventing you from enjoying life or handling simple tasks, the team at Rehabilitation Physicians in Novi & Howell MI is here to help.

7 Common Reasons for Physical Weakness 

Physical weakness is an issue that can make even the smallest of tasks challenging – and sometimes, impossible. It can be caused by many different issues, including the seven listed below.

1. Illness

Most people feel weak for some time after an illness, like the flu. This isn’t uncommon, as your body is working hard to fight it, leaving you feeling wiped out.

2. Chronic Medical Conditions 

Various chronic conditions cause ongoing weakness. These include strokes, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscular dystrophy, concussions, diabetes, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, anemia, hypothyroidism, and more.

3. Aging

The body goes through various changes as we age, including losing calcium in the bones, losing cartilage in the knees, and losing muscle all over. These changes – along with the fact that we tend not to be as active when we’re older – can cause weakness and stiffness throughout the body.

4. Lifestyle and Habits 

Often, it’s the moves we make – or don’t make – each day that can cause weakness. For example, living a sedentary lifestyle can lead to weakness, as can overusing muscles or overworking yourself. Caffeine or a diet that is high in sugar and fat but low in nutrients can also play a role.

5. Poor Sleep 

The body needs restful sleep to recharge and stay healthy. If you are not getting enough uninterrupted sleep, it can easily leave you physically tired and weak.

6. Forced Periods of Inactivity 

Sometimes it’s not lifestyle choices but other factors that cause prolonged periods of inactivity. For example, hospital stays or bed rest during pregnancy can leave you laid up for long stretches. When this happens, the muscles aren’t used and can become weak because of it.

7. Nerve Compression 

Your nerves are responsible for carrying the necessary messages from the brain to make your body function properly. When a nerve becomes compressed, it cannot do this job resulting in various symptoms, including numbness, tingling, and weakness.

How Our Team Can Help 

At Rehabilitation Physicians in Novi & Howell MI, we provide a wide range of techniques to help you overcome weakness. Our first step is to determine the exact cause. A treatment plan will then be devised to treat that cause, which may include lifestyle and dietary changes, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, manipulative therapy, laser therapy, and more.

Don’t let weakness keep getting in the way of life. Call (248) 893-3200 to schedule an appointment with our team at Rehabilitation Physicians in Novi & Howell MI.