How to treat muscle pain
1. Treatment of trigger points or pain points that are sensitive to muscle stimulation (Trigger points)
It is a treatment that directly addresses the pain point, along with stretching the muscles to their full range of motion, or beyond the ability to flex and stretch the joints, including:
- Local anesthesia injections at muscle trigger points or acupuncture to treat pain
- Injection of local anesthetic (Ethyl Chloride) spray to the tender point and the area of radiating pain, followed by muscle stretching.
- Acupressure on the sore points of the muscles to increase circulation, help the movement of muscle fibers, relax the sore points and reduce pain.
- Applying heat, such as a warm water bag, to the trigger point to help increase blood flow, relax muscles, and reduce pain, or using electrical physical devices, such as an ultrasound machine or a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation) machine.
- Use of painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs that include steroids, and other drugs such as antidepressants, vitamin C, vitamins B1-6-12, folic acid, etc.
- Exercise to increase range of motion or ability to flex and extend joints by stretching muscles, increasing muscle strength and endurance, and relaxing muscles.
- Mental relaxation, such as meditation, relaxes the mind.
2. Correcting the contributing factors that cause muscle pain, which include.
- Mechanical factors resulting from occupation or work, including performing daily activities with incorrect postures
- Factors from abnormal physical conditions from various causes such as malnutrition, especially enzymes that work together to provide energy to muscles, such as vitamins B1-6-12, vitamin C, folic acid.
- Endocrine or metabolic disorders such as hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism
- Chronic infection or joint dysfunction causes prolonged muscle tension around the joint.
- Stress or depression, which may be caused by anxiety about illness, insomnia, etc.
3. Self-treatment, which includes these factors
- Apply heat for 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times a day.
- Place your thumb perpendicular to โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที the tender point and press with enough force that the pain is bearable. Hold for 1/2 -1 minute, then relax. Do 4 -5 rounds in a row, 2 -3 times a day.
- Stretch the problematic muscle groups according to their shape and direction by slowly stretching as much as possible and holding for at least 15 seconds, then relax. Do 5-10 rounds every 2-3 hours.
- Rest or avoid using the affected muscles for a period of time.
- Perform daily activities with correct postures. Avoid postures that cause pain or staying in one position for a long time.