Unfortunately, it often happens that we get various injuries during training. If we don’t warm up and stretch properly, the first sign will be muscle pain, and more intense exercise can lead to serious damage. Orthopedic traumatologist from the ORTEKA network of orthopedic salons, Mikhail Ignatov, spoke about how insufficiently treated diseases of the musculoskeletal system can lead to serious pathologies and why this should be taken into account when recovering from injuries.
Incorrectly treated or undertreated diseases of the musculoskeletal system can cause orthopedic problems and complex pathologies, writes Pravda.Ru.
If diseases and injuries are not properly treated, they can become chronic. For example, joint diseases, foot deformities, and spinal pathologies can bother you for a long time and cause degenerative changes in the tissues and systems of the body. This can lead to loss of functionality, reduced mobility and pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the common examples of chronic inflammatory joint diseases. If you do not pay due attention to training, treatment in the early stages and neglect prescribed therapy, the disease can become chronic and significantly affect your quality of life.
Improper treatment of fractures or failure to follow recommendations during the healing process can lead to deformities in the area of injury. Therefore, it is very important to follow all doctor’s recommendations to avoid complex and incurable changes.
Inflammatory processes in muscles that have not been sufficiently treated can cause advanced myositis and myopathies, which will slow your progress in training for several months and require long-term treatment and recovery.
Untreated diseases can be the first element that leads to the development of other orthopedic diseases. For example, a knee injury that has not been given enough time to heal can change your gait, which in turn can lead to foot pain and deformity.
It is important to pay attention to the injury recovery process during training to avoid additional damage and return to training without complications. To do this, follow the recommendations:
— Consult a doctor if injury occurs. Only a specialist will be able to assess the extent of the damage and prescribe the correct treatment.
– Apply cold to the injured area during the first hours after injury to reduce swelling.
— Rest and limit activity in the first days after injury.
— Use elastic bandages or compression garments to reduce swelling.
— Taking anti-inflammatory and painkillers if prescribed by a doctor.
— Undergo physical therapy once the injury has begun to heal to restore function to the injured area.
— Gradually resume training, increasing the intensity gradually.
– Listen to your body and stop the exercise if pain or discomfort occurs.
– Give the body enough time to fully recover before showing athletic performance.
Source: Rosbalt
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