Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Symptoms, Causes & What to Know

The term polymyalgia means pain in many muscles. It is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning many, "myo" meaning muscle, and "algia" meaning pain. Polymyalgia is often used to describe a condition called polymyalgia rheumatica, which is characterized by inflammation and pain in the muscles around the shoulders, neck, and hips.