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According to official medical statistics, every eighth inhabitant of the earth suffers from some kind of pathology of the spine and its parts. Half of them have pathology in the cervical spinal area. A whole “bouquet” of diseases appears, seemingly out of nowhere. A young or middle-aged man who does not have any chronic diseases suddenly begins to complain of a crunch in the neck and periodic pain. And now he is no longer able to tilt or turn his head. And accompanying symptoms, complications and diseases begin to appear, which have different etiologies, but arose for a single reason - weak neck muscles.

How to strengthen your neck muscles

What to refuse

• Square neckline (makes the silhouette square, angular)
• Boat neckline (visually widens the shoulders even more)
• Puff sleeves (create unnecessary volume in the problem area)
• Items with accent decor in the shoulder and chest area (make the shoulders and the upper part of the figure in general more massive)
• Items with shoulder pads (focus attention on the problem)
• The fit on trousers and skirts is too high (the proportions of the figure may be “broken”, the shoulders will become even wider)
• Horizontal stripe (visually makes the silhouette wider)

Why do neck muscles need

In the spine, which consists of five sections, the cervical is the first and most mobile. It would seem what a load is on him. He is not responsible for the ability to walk straight; the body does not put pressure on him. The neck is not related to the weight of the entire body like the lumbar region.

Sections of the spine and structure of the cervical vertebrae

1. But, firstly, the head is supported on the neck, the weight of which, as you know, is almost eight kilograms.
2. Secondly, the seven vertebrae that make up the cervical area are the thinnest and most fragile in the entire spine.
3. Thirdly, the neck is not just a “stand” for the head, connecting the skull to the body. It connects the brain with the spinal cord.
4. In addition, muscles pass through the neck, thanks to which the head can move.
5. The neck contains arteries that supply oxygen to the brain.
6. And finally, here are the nerve endings that send impulses to all significant systems at the top of the human body.

Neck muscle diagram

Doctors today say that one of the reasons for multiple spinal diseases is inactivity. Human activity in almost all areas is associated with a sitting position, at a computer or simply at a desk. Children begin to spend most of their time sitting while still at school, and this continues for many throughout their lives. The result of this is low motor activity, which leads to impaired muscle activity.

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Spinal problems are often associated with low physical activity

Important! If the muscles are weakened, the organ cannot fully perform its functions. In the case of the neck, a violation of muscle activity leads to a change in the structure of the vertebral cervical segments, their deformation, the formation of growths, cracks, and so on. In addition, the slightest load on untrained muscles can cause injury, which will lead to the formation of pathology.

What happens when the neck muscles weaken?

1. They “freeze” and lose their elasticity.
2. The blood circulation process becomes slower.
3. Blood stagnates.
4. Disturbances in the lymph flow begin.
5. The flow of oxygen to the brain is disrupted.
6. A constant spasm forms in the cervical area, which increases the load from any action on the intervertebral discs.
7. The integrity of the disks is compromised.
8. The condition of the neck vertebrae worsens and they become deformed.
9. The nerves become pinched.
10. The person begins to experience pain.

When muscles weaken, pain occurs

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Neck diseases

Pathologies in the cervical area can occur for many different reasons, but 60% of them appear precisely because of untrained and weakened neck muscles.

Table. Neck diseases.

Training and timely strengthening of muscles (before the onset of the pathological process) allows you to avoid many of the problems described above and maintain the health of the cervical spinal zone, and therefore many other organs and systems of the human body.

By the way. Performing certain physical exercises with a given regularity can train exactly those organs that need training.

Motor activity returns to the muscles, blood flow returns to normal speed, difficulties with oxygen supply disappear, neck flexibility increases, and therefore the ability to resist injury. The organ functions normally, and no pathologies arise in it.

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Advice. Before choosing any set of exercises and starting to perform it, remember that you should always do muscle strengthening exercises at a slow and calm pace. No sudden movements, ever. Do it in front of a mirror, turn on music whose rhythm is slower than your heartbeat. If you still can't maintain a slow pace, ask someone close to you to supervise and “slow down” you until you get used to it.

Classification and causes of hypogonadism

The main cause of hypogonadism is a decrease in volume or impaired production of sex hormones. This may be caused by diseases of the testicles or problems in the regulation of hormone synthesis at the level of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Depending on the cause, primary and secondary hypogonadism are distinguished. Primary is one that is caused by problems in the testicles, and can be caused by:

• genetic defects that cause underdevelopment of the glands;
• the influence of harmful factors on a woman during pregnancy;
• infectious diseases such as epididymitis, mumps, vesiculitis;
• toxic effects of high doses of certain drugs (tetracyclines, hormonal);
• chemotherapy for malignant diseases;
• radiation injury;
• testicular injuries due to torsion of the spermatic cord, varicocele, excision of a hernia, etc.

Secondary hypogonadism is caused by diseases of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. These could be tumors, inflammation, vascular problems. Common reasons include:

• adenoma or prolactinoma of the pituitary gland;
• dysfunction of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus after surgery or injury;
• age-related changes leading to a decrease in testosterone levels (age-related hypogonadism);
• hemochromatosis (iron metabolism disorder).

The primary and secondary forms are distinguished by the level of gonadotropic hormones (hormones of the anterior pituitary gland - FSH (follicle-stimulating) and LH (luteinizing), regulating the gonads. Depending on this, they are distinguished:

• Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, i.e. the primary form in which the level of gonadotropes is increased.
• Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, i.e. a secondary form, which is characterized by a decrease in the production of gonadotropins.
• Normogonadotropic hypogonadism. With this form, the level of gonadotropins is normal, and the disease is manifested by a decrease in testosterone production in the testicles. The cause of the disease is hyperprolactinemia.

From here it is easy to conclude that the hypergonadotropic form is caused by a disruption in the functioning of the testicles, and the hypo-and normogonadotropic form is caused by problems in the hypothalamic-pituitary system.

Frequently asked questions about the disease

What is the pain with shoulder arthrosis?

The pain is aching and worsens with movement and lifting weights.

How dangerous is the disease?

Formation of constant pain syndrome and loss of limb function.

Which doctor treats deforming arthrosis of the shoulder?

Post-traumatic - orthopedist-traumatologist, against the background of inflammatory diseases - rheumatologist.

Is a blockade done for shoulder arthrosis?

For severe pain - yes.

How effective are physiotherapeutic methods for this disease?

Effective as part of complex treatment.

Is it possible to completely cure deforming arthrosis of the shoulder?

No, but the doctor will be able to suppress its progression and relieve the patient of pain.

Shoulder arthrosis must be treated long-term, systematically and strictly under the supervision of a doctor. Attempts to cope with this disease on your own are fraught with complications and disability. But a qualified specialist can stop the process at any stage of the disease, relieve the patient of pain and significantly improve his quality of life. Contact the Moscow clinic “Paramita”, they will definitely help you here!

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Themes

Arthrosis, Joints, Pain, Treatment without surgery Date of publication: 03.11.2021 Date of update: 03.11.2021

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General clinical recommendations

Persons suffering from shoulder arthrosis are advised to:

• lead a healthy, active lifestyle, alternating physical activity and rest;
• eat properly regularly;
• get rid of all bad habits;
• regularly perform therapeutic exercises, avoiding sudden movements;
• at night sleep on your back or on your healthy side, placing a small pillow under your sore arm;
• avoid heavy physical activity, avoid injuries, prolonged stress and colds;
• in case of exacerbation (development of synovitis), avoid any thermal procedures;
• follow all recommendations of the attending physician.

Prevention

It is especially important for persons with a family history to follow certain rules for the prevention of shoulder arthrosis. They should not engage in weightlifting, tennis, hazardous sports, or work as hammer hammers, blacksmiths, or miners. Anyone who wants to have healthy joints should lead an active lifestyle and eat regularly.

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Dominant body type: more like an hourglass, but without a strong difference between the circumference of the hips and waist. The silhouette is proportional, without obvious sharp or rounded lines. As a rule, such women are of average height (up to 170 cm).

When gaining weight: the kilograms are distributed evenly throughout the body, and the silhouette looks larger.

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Approach to treating the disease in our clinic

Specialists at the Paramita clinic have developed their own approach to the treatment of shoulder arthrosis. First of all, each patient is carefully examined using the most modern diagnostic equipment (including MRI). Then he is completely relieved of pain using medicinal and non-medicinal methods. At the same time, individual complex therapy is selected for him, including:

• the most modern medications and non-drug techniques, including plasma lifting;
• traditional oriental methods of treating and restoring the function of joints and the whole body; these are acupuncture, moxotherapy, auriculotherapy, taping, etc.

This approach quickly relieves a person of pain and suppresses the progression of the disease. And regular preventive courses allow our patients to forget about the disease and lead a normal life. Numerous reviews from our patients indicate how effective this treatment is.

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Diagnostics

Without a correct diagnosis, it is impossible to treat this disease. A full examination is possible only in the clinic. At the initial consultation, the doctor questions the patient, examines him, prescribes additional research methods and consultations with specialists:

• Laboratory tests of blood and joint fluid reveal inflammatory, autoimmune and degenerative-dystrophic processes.
• Instrumental:
  X-ray of the shoulder joint - changes in bone tissue are detected;
• computed tomography (CT) – changes in cartilage and bone tissue in the early stages;
• magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – changes in soft articular and periarticular tissues;
• diagnostic arthroscopy – performed if necessary to clarify the nature of the pathological process.

What it is?

Shoulder arthrosis is a long-term, constantly progressive metabolic-dystrophic disease, leading to the gradual destruction of articular cartilage, protective growth of bone tissue with deformation of the joint and loss of its function.

A wide range of arm movements is ensured by the synchronous interaction of the joints of the shoulder complex:

• humeroscapular or simply humeral;
• acromioclavicular - between the collarbone and the acromial process of the scapula;
• sternoclavicular - between the sternum and collarbone.

The shoulder joint is very mobile, which is ensured by the convex head of the humerus and the relatively flat glenoid fossa of the scapula. The joint is strengthened by the tendons of the muscles of the upper limb, and the coracoacromial ligament is located above it. Not too reliable reinforcement allows the joint to move in different directions, but at the same time increases the risk of injury.

The code for shoulder arthrosis according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10) is M19 (other types of arthrosis). Treatment of shoulder arthrosis should begin as early as possible. But advanced stages of the disease can also be successfully treated.