Types of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Know How to Manage Them
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What do you mean by musculoskeletal disorders? When the joints and muscles of the encounter injury, deformity, disorder, wear and tear, it is known as musculoskeletal disorders. Many people all over the U.S. encounter musculoskeletal disorders every year. It becomes one of the most common reasons for workers stay away from their work, causing a huge loss to the companies and the U.S. government.
It is an umbrella term referring to more than 150 types of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the different joints and muscles of our body. Ranging from thoracic outlet syndrome to Achilles tendinopathy, we can’t even list out all these diseases and disorders.
The most common ones would be arthritis, osteoporosis, annular tears, disc herniations, and carpal tunnel syndromes, rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, Metatarsalgia and many more.
Musculoskeletal disorders are mostly caused by over exertion or overuse of our joints and muscles. Life style issues like poor postures, motor accidents, slip and falls, old age, and improper exercise routines are the other factors, which would cause musculoskeletal disorders.
Recurrent [pain, dull pain, stiffness of the joints, edema, rashes, and muscle weakness are some of the most common symptoms of these problems. X-rays, CT and MRI scans, blood tests, arthroscopy, and ultrasonography can be beneficial in diagnosing musculoskeletal diseases. Acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, occupational therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and splints can used to resolve the musculoskeletal pain to an extent. Steroid injections and surgeries would be needed in some cases.
Home remedies like turmeric, ginger, willow barks, omega-3 fatty acids, devil’s claw, and thunder god vine can be used as per the advice of experts. A proper work environment, enough rest time, safety gear, stretching exercises and smart work techniques can protect you from musculoskeletal issues.
