Osteoarthrosis of the shoulder joint

The disruption of cartilage supply leads to the destruction of its tissues and, as a result, to degenerative changes. Osteoarthrosis of the shoulder joint is characterized by deformation of this area, which subsequently provokes severe consequences in the form of complete limitation of mobility of the entire arm, disability.

Osteoarthrosis of the shoulder joint - symptoms and causes

The disease under consideration develops, most often, due to wear of the joint due to injuries, heavy loads, and also by hereditary factors.

There are 4 stages of the disease, which are characterized by various clinical signs:

1. Osteoarthritis of the right or left humerus of 1st degree:

• periodic occurrence of pain in the shoulder region when lifting excessively heavy loads, push-ups;
• a rare feeling of squeezing the joint, as if there is a foreign body inside.

• exacerbation of pain syndrome, he worries even at rest;
• increased limitation of motor activity, difficulty in lifting weights;
• involuntary relaxation of the hand.

• almost complete wear of the cartilage, which provokes severe pain even when performing daily tasks (it is difficult to pour water out of the kettle, lift the handset);
• stiffness of movements.

• constant intense pain syndrome;
• fusion of the joint bones due to the absolute absence of cartilaginous tissue;
• swelling.

Osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint - treatment

Deforming arthrosis is an incurable disease, but, nevertheless, it is possible to stop the pathological process, as well as reduce the manifestations of the disease.

Here is a general outline of how to treat osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint:

1. Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
2. Apply local anesthetics that help improve circulation in the tissues near the joint.
3. Use chondroprotectors to restore the production of cartilaginous tissue.
4. Perform osteopathic therapeutic exercises.
5. Attend physiotherapy sessions.
6. Change lifestyle ( quit smoking , reduce weight, observe a chondroitin-rich and collagen-rich diet).
7. To give time to sanatorium treatment.

In especially severe cases, conservative therapy may be ineffective, so sometimes osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint requires surgical intervention. The operation consists in removing the damaged cartilaginous tissues, and in some situations the joint is replaced with a synthetic implant.

Osteoarthrosis of the shoulder joint - treatment with folk remedies

Non-traditional medicine offers many ways to alleviate pain in the described ailment.

Propolis ointment:

1. Melt the pork fat and mix 50 g of warm mass with 3 g of natural propolis.
2. After gymnastics, rub the mixture into the shoulder joint, preferably in the evening.

Compress of hay:

1. Dry raw materials in an amount of 80 g brew in boiling water (1 glass).
2. Saturate with a warm solution of dense linen cloth, put on a sore spot.
3. Cover the compress with food wrap and a warm scarf.
4. Remove in an hour.

Mustard-Honey Compress:

1. In the same proportions, mix the liquid honey carefully, vegetable oil and dry mustard powder (you can use one that is sold in finished mustard plasters).
2. Mass it on the joint, cover it with a clean gauze cut.
3. Remove the compress in half an hour, rinse the skin with cool water.

Compress from cabbage:

1. A fresh large sheet of white cabbage slightly stretch your fingers, so that he let the juice.
2. Apply the product to your shoulder, fix it with a bandage and leave it over all night, covered with a warm blanket.