• Increased pressure in a muscle most commonly affecting the lower area of the arms and legs
• Symptoms may include extremity pain that may become worse with movement, swelling and numbness or tingling to the involved area
• Caused often by trauma, burns or vigorous exercise
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• Can occur at any age
• May result in permanent and severe disability such as loss of extremity or permanent nerve damage without prompt treatment
• May become life threatening in severe cases

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen