Brachialgia
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What is it?
En medicina se usa el término braquialgia para referirse al dolor en el brazo, ya sea en uno o en ambos. Las causas de esta dolencia varían de una persona a otra, así como el lugar específico en el que se siente y la duración.
No obstante, cuando hablamos de dolor en los brazos nos referimos especialmente a la zona del hombro hasta el codo, aunque muchas personas también clasifican como dolor de brazo cualquier molestia que sienten desde las muñecas a los codos.
Causes
The causes of brachialgia are very diverse, but in most people it is due to an injury or to the constant use of arms whether at work, when playing sport or exercising.
When the arms are subjected to a excessive effort, The muscles, tendons and joints in this area suffer, resulting in pain.
In other cases, the pain is caused by a hernia, malformations, shoulder or elbow injuries and even by a deviation in the vertebrae of the cervical spine which in turn compresses a nerve or tendon that connects to the arms. Other causes include diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis or a tendonitis
Es frecuente que dicho dolor se presente al realizar algún movimiento con el brazo, al levantar peso o que se intensifique durante la noche. Otras manifestaciones incluyen la pérdida de fuerza en las manos, así como calambres, pérdida de sensibilidad en algunas zonas y sensación de hormigueo en el área afectada.
Prevention
It is not always possible to prevent brachialgia; however, there are some measures that can be taken to prevent it from progressing rapidly. These include maintaining a good exercise routine that contributes to the proper functioning of all nerves, muscles and tendons.
It is also important to avoid sleeping on the same arm every night and not to lift too much weight.
Because brachialgia is often caused by cervical problems, an effective way to prevent it is to see a specialist who will perform a assessment of the vertebrae for slippage that are pressing on the nerves and causing pain.
That's what we do at Salud Quiropráctica, we provide timely medical care and treat the cause of the pain in your arm.
Pain felt during the night due to compression of the vascular-nerve structures when sleeping on the arm. The pain extends from the arm to the hand.
The pain that occurs in the arm is caused by cervical problems.
It is caused when cervical pain is combined with pain in the arm.
Diagnosis
Para valorar una braquialgia, en ocasiones solo será necesario realizar un examen físico, así como conocer el historial de la persona para descartar que el dolor esté siendo causado por cualquier otra condición. Además, es importante que el quiropráctico pregunte sobre las manifestaciones presentes y la zona donde se experimentan.
Treatment
Entre los enfoques más utilizados se encuentran los analgésicos o antiinflamatorios no esteroideos para calmar el dolor o desinflamar la zona afectada. Sin embargo, estos solo enmascaran el dolor sin abordar la causa, lo que es fundamental para una recuperación completa y evitar la reaparición de la braquialgia.
Risk factors
There are a number of factors that increase the likelihood of arm pain, including the following bad posture habits, This is especially the case when using mobile devices or computers that require the neck to be bent for long periods of time.
Other risk factors include the work, Some of them require overexertion of the arms, which in turn can lead to muscle contraction or a lot of pain. Also, it is influenced by the sports Violent sports that expose people to blows that result in minor or severe injuries, and those in which the same movement is repeatedly made with the arms, e.g. baseball or tennis.
Complications
Muy pocas veces un dolor de brazo se complica. Sin embargo, si no se aborda la causa, en algunos casos puede volverse crónico e impedir ciertos movimientos. Por eso recomendamos actuar cuanto antes y no dejar que la situación avance sin atención.
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