According to Dr. Vo Thi Hong Huong - Rehabilitation expert, Handsviet Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Center (Da Nang), musculoskeletal diseases include: Arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain, shoulder pain, osteoporosis, disc herniation... are mostly chronic and are becoming more and more common, getting younger with age, significantly affecting the quality of life of many people.
problems that occur when musculoskeletal muscles are not healthy
Pain, stiffness. Limiting the range of motion makes it difficult to perform daily tasks.
Chronic joint conditions can lead to deformation, significantly affecting mobility and activity.
Poor joint health can lead to reduced ability to use affected limbs, causing muscle weakness and atrophy.
Some ways to control and improve musculoskeletal diseases
According to Dr. Vo Thi Hong Huong, to control and improve musculoskeletal diseases, there are currently two treatment methods: taking medicine and not taking medicine. However, we need to aim for a more proactive, comprehensive and restorative method, the long-term effectiveness of which is not dependent on the use of drugs.
Method of drug use
Westlian drugs used in treating musculoskeletal diseases are mainly in 3 main groups:
Pain Relief: Helps relieve temporary pain.
Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce acute inflammatory inflammation.
Stretch: Soften tight muscle groups, thereby reducing the feeling of stiffness.
No-medication method
Many people with musculoskeletal pain have the habit of taking medicine when the pain recurs but do not know that if they choose to use it, it can "carry" more dangerous diseases for the body. This is also the reason why modern medicine encourages patients to prioritize benign methods, limiting the use of painkillers.
According to experts, some effective ways to control and improve musculoskeletal diseases without drugs are:
- Patients need consultation support from rehabilitation experts to have appropriate treatment and recovery therapies.
- Exercise properly to restore mobility and joint flexibility.
- Re-educate your posture and adjust your daily incorrect exercise habits.
- Increases the strength and flexibility of the muscular system, especially the muscle groups supporting the spine.
- takes care of your psychology and improves sleep, as mental health greatly affects the recovery process.
With the right understanding and a healthy lifestyle with an active care plan. At the same time, combining many different preventive measures will ensure us have a healthy musculoskeletal system, improving the quality of life.
