Musculoskeletal disorders affect your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, and blood vessels. The musculoskeletal system is responsible for structural support and movement, so any damage or injury can alter your ability to function. The risk of developing these conditions increases with age. Your occupation, activity level, lifestyle, and family history can also increase your chances of developing musculoskeletal conditions. The treatment your Sugar Land Rapha health and wellness specialist uses for your musculoskeletal disorder depends on the cause of your problem and symptoms. There are many musculoskeletal disorders, and the common ones include:
Sprains and strains
A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tough tissue bands that attach bones to a joint. Sprains mostly result from falls and injuries. Sprain symptoms include swelling, bruising, and inability to move the affected joint. Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones. Strains can result from injuries or overuse. Symptoms of a strain include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and difficulties moving the affected muscle.
Fractures
A fracture is a broken bone. It can be caused by sports injuries, falls, or car accidents. Osteoporosis can increase the chances of developing a fracture because it weakens your bones. Symptoms of a fracture include intense pain, swelling, and bruising around the injury, difficulty moving the affected limb, and the injured limb may look out of place. Fractures require immediate medical attention.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a common joint problem. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting about fifty million adults and three hundred thousand children. Feet, hands, hips, knees, and lower back joints are most affected. It can cause pain and inflammation, disrupting your movement or normal duties. There are many types of arthritis causing different symptoms, and osteoarthritis is the most common. There are various treatments for arthritis, depending on the type.
Lower back pain
Lower back pain develops when your back muscles or tendons are injured. It is one of the most common reasons people go to medical facilities. Lower back pain can result from structural issues or medical conditions like arthritis. Activities involving heavy lifting or bending can increase the risk of developing back pain. Older adults also have high chances of lower back pain because disks wear away with age. Pain and stiffness in your back, posture problems, and muscle spasms are common symptoms of lower back pain.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is the inflammation of tendons, the connective tissues between muscles and bones. This condition mostly affects the elbow, knee, shoulder, hip, and Achilles tendon. It often results from repetitive activities like woodworking, shoveling, painting, scrubbing, tennis, and golf. The most common symptom is pain at the injury site. Pain can be mild or severe, especially if calcium deposits accumulate. Tenderness, pain when moving the affected joint, a catching feeling, and swelling are other symptoms of tendinitis.
Musculoskeletal disorders affect your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, and blood vessels. There are many musculoskeletal conditions, but the common ones include arthritis, fractures, sprains, strains, lower back pain, and tendinitis. Schedule an appointment at Rapha Health and Wellness for musculoskeletal disorders treatment to regain your ability to function.
