
I'm Wondering If Muscle Tightens Which My Entire Body From

Question: I'm wondering if muscle tightens which my entire body from head to feet suddenly tighten up as I was driving up pikes peak. Is that a form of high altitude sickness?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Are you climbing high altitude terrain?
This could be due to lower temperatures as you climb higher altitude. Due to lower oxygen as you go higher you'll also tend to develop muscle aches.
It always best to acclamatise and train well before climbing peaks.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Are you climbing high altitude terrain?
This could be due to lower temperatures as you climb higher altitude. Due to lower oxygen as you go higher you'll also tend to develop muscle aches.
It always best to acclamatise and train well before climbing peaks.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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