2023-12-12 06:00:00
Tension and stress can have a detrimental impact on the muscles, causing aches and pains that directly affect the quality of life of the affected person. Therefore, it is essential to identify it and seek professional help to manage it appropriately.
Stress has consequences on general health, but it has a special impact on the muscles, causing “muscle rigidity and contraction, increasing the risk of developing muscle tension and injuries that negatively affect the quality of life and the performance of daily activities,” he explains. the head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the hospitals Quirónsalud Valle del Henares y Quirónsalud San Joséand Dr. Elgeadi.
Muscle tension is manifested through the contraction of one or several muscles in response to stressful situations. This tension “can aggravate other pathologies and affect the patient’s general health,” says the doctor. The main causes of muscle tension are related to psychological conditions such as stress and anxiety, therefore, “inadequate management of stress in the patient’s life can trigger this problem.”
“Inadequate stress management in the patient’s life can trigger this problem”
The symptoms of muscle tension vary depending on the patient, but they usually cause “a stabbing headache that extends to the cervical, neck and shoulders, accompanied by dizziness and disorientation,” says the specialist. It is also common for the patient to suffer from acute muscle pain, immobility and joint weakness. The patient’s drowsiness also aggravates the symptoms.
Prevention and diagnosis
When the patient experiences muscle tension, it is essential that the user see a specialist for a physical examination and a review of their medical history. In some cases, imaging tests can be performed to rule out other pathologies.
“Treatment includes the application of heat to the affected area and the use of anti-inflammatories to relieve pain. Physiotherapy is beneficial for relaxing muscles and correcting posture. Diaphragmatic breathing techniques and autogenic training are also recommended to reduce anxiety and prevent relapses,” says the doctor.
“Physiotherapy is beneficial to relax muscles and correct posture”
One of the keys to avoiding muscle tension is correct prevention. To the extent possible, “adequate stress management, sustained practice of sports and, in some cases, psychological support, are important to prevent its appearance,” details the head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the hospitals. Quirónsalud Valle del Henares and Quirónsalud San José.
Beneficial recommendations
Ghassan Elgeadi
Head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Quirónsalud Valle del Henares and Quirónsalud San José hospitals
A series of sports disciplines are especially positive for treating muscle tension. Pilates, yoga and swimming “are beneficial for preventing and releasing muscle tension.” Exercises focused on postural relaxation are convenient for this type of patient.
Correctly identifying and treating stress-related muscle tension is crucial to improving quality of life. Stress management and the practice of sports disciplines such as those mentioned are an effective strategy to reduce the negative effects on the patient’s muscular and general health.
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