Shoulder pain is often caused by the shoulder joint and surrounding soft tissues. Because the shoulder joint is very mobile and exposed to trauma and strain.
What are the Causes of Shoulder Pain?
The most common cause of shoulder pain is subacromialimpingement (shoulder impingement syndrome). It develops as a result of the compression of the tendons, which are the continuation of the shoulder muscles, between the bones of that region during overhead activities such as throwing and reaching. If not treated, tears in the shoulder muscles and tendons and limitation in joint movements develop.
Tendinitis and bursitis may develop in cases where only a certain tendon or joint cushion is injured.
What is Reflected (Reflected) Pain on the Shoulder?
Diseases of the gallbladder, lung and heart can cause pain that radiates to the shoulder. However, rheumatic diseases, neck hernias can also cause pain that spreads towards the shoulder.
When to Consult a Doctor for Shoulder Pain?
Orthopedics or Physical Therapy and Medicine, which deals with musculoskeletal system diseases without wasting time in shoulder pain. One of the rehabilitation departments should be consulted.
If the mechanical problems of the shoulder are not treated in the early period, limitation occurs in the joint and activities such as wearing a jacket and combing hair in the daily life of the person are restricted and reduce the quality of life. Unfortunately, despite these limitations, many patients are poorly administered, making treatment difficult by applying late.
Is Acupuncture Good for Shoulder Pain?
Acupuncture is also effective in shoulder pain. If the cause of the pain is trauma, inflammation occurs at the trauma site. In the place where we feel the pain, in the presence of inflammation, there is regional fluid collection, which we call edema. Edema both causes pain and increases the pain by disrupting the circulation of that area. Acupuncture stimulates the secretion of a substance called steroid (cortisone) from the brain. Streoid relieves the patient by solving edema, increases circulation and reduces pain.
Acupuncture also facilitates nutrition and repair of damaged tissues by regulating blood flow to the tissues. Acupuncture; In addition to its muscle relaxant effect, morphine-like pain relief called endorphins It relieves pain by increasing the secretion of internal substances. It also regulates the limbic system (emotional center), making the person more resistant to pain and stress.
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