WELLNESS AUTHOR
Dr. Jing Fan
This special series of articles are written by faculty members from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine.
PRACTICING MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH n Say goodbye to back pain.
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ack pain and general muscle soreness are common problems for many people. Understanding correct force postures and maintaining your musculoskeletal system will help to both treat and prevent pain and
also lead to spasms of the muscle and blood vessels which are not easily relieved, causing more metabolites to develop. Such an abundance of inflammatory substances is too much to be taken away by normal blood flow, leading to a vicious cycle of muscle contraction and metabolism dysfunction. Then, the body will feel soreness, pain, pressure and tingling. So, any methods which can increase blood circulation would be excellent ways to treat musculoskeletal pain!
What causes musculoskeletal pain?
The most common causes of musculoskeletal pain are soft tissue injuries (such as car accidents and sports injuries) and aging. In addition, qi stagnation, blood stasis, poor posture, lack of exercise, dietary factors, mental factors and other diseases such as cancer, gastrointestinal discomfort, dysmenorrhea, etc. can cause musculoskeletal pain. The above factors cause muscle contraction, an accumulation of inflammatory substances, vasospasm, lactic acid accumulation and nerve excitement. They
OCTOBER 2020
What are the correct postures to prevent musculoskeletal pain? The most common musculoskeletal pains, such as back pain, are due to poor posture. Being aware and practicing correct posture during all activities can prevent back pain, but most especially when: 1. Picking up items Bend your knees instead of bending your back. Avoid
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