Orthopedist reveals how small changes in daily habits can be the solution to most of the pain
Change clothes, comb you and even touch your teeth can be challenging homework for those who live Shoulder pain. According to Brazilian society for the study of pain (Sbbed), this type of discomfort is one of the most reported by patients, behind only the pain in the knee and spine.
This is because the shoulder is the articulation of greater mobility of the human body and the one we use most for daily activities. Therefore, are the injuries most susceptible to inflammatory injuries from excessive and repetitive movementssuch as tendonitis and bursitis, as well as degenerative and traumatic diseases.
For the orthopedist specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery, Dr. Layron Alves, when these pains are not yet symptoms of a disease, such as arthrosis, fractures and inflammation, it is possible to soften them with some small changes in habits. Below, it reveals 3 great advice:
Correct posture
There are a series of habits that cause shoulder pain, including bad posture. “People do not imagine that the spine can interfere directly with the shoulder. But when a spine is misaltered, this generates some muscle tensions in the scapula region, which consequently increases the overload of shoulder tendons. And this means pain”, warns.
So, if you usually spend long periods sitting, get up a few times and make light elongations. It crosses the arms, one at a time, in front of the chest and press it on the chest. Also perform the rotations of the neck and the side flexions. This will help reduce the shoulder tension and consequently pain.
Reduce stress
Another very common point, but not very correlated to shoulder pain is stress. In addition to the headache, changes in blood pressure and mood, Being stressed ends up leaving the muscles rigid and tensions, What manifests itself in pain paintings in the bodyalso on the shoulders.
“When we talk about stress and tension, it is common for people looking for the problem of the problem in muscle relaxants. But before using a medicine and finishing to treat only the symptom, the ideal is to deal with the cause of pain, in search of relaxing activities that can balance the tension of daily life such as hobbies, meditation and massage”, recommends.
Carry out physical activities
The last tip of the orthopedist is not a secret, however, The simple lack of physical activity in routine still makes many people of shoulder pain suffer and in other parts of the body. This is because, when the body is subject to physical exercise, the release of endorphin occurs, the hormone responsible for the reduction of pain and cause the feeling of relief and pleasure.
Consult an expert
Despite the suggestions, which can help relieve discomfort on the shoulders, It is also important to be aware of the recurrence and the intensity of pain. According to Dr. Layron, the pain caused by inflammation and trauma will not decrease. Ideally, in these cases, it is always going through a medical appointment so that the condition is treated on the basis of the patient’s clinical history.
Source: Dr. Layron Alves, an orthopedist specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery and the Larc Clinic partner.
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