Musculoskeletal & Neuromuscular Disorders

Musculoskeletal & Neuromuscular Disorders | CausalityCare.com MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS:

These conditions often involve wear and tear on the parts that make up our body's support structure – muscles, bones, joints, and the like.

Arthritis:

Description: Inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Common Types: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.

Osteoporosis:

Description: Weakening of bones, making them fragile and more susceptible to fractures.
Risk Factors: Aging, hormonal changes, lack of calcium and vitamin D.

Back Pain:

Description: Pain or discomfort in the back, often related to issues with muscles, ligaments, or the spine.
Causes: Strained muscles, herniated discs, poor posture.

NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS:

In these disorders, the communication between nerves and muscles is disrupted. It's like a miscommunication between the brain and the muscles it wants to control.

Muscular Dystrophy:

Description: Genetic disorders leading to progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
Types: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS):

Description: A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and loss of control.
Symptoms: Difficulty speaking, swallowing, and eventually breathing.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS):

Description: An autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, leading to damage to the protective covering of nerve fibers.
Symptoms: Fatigue, numbness or tingling, difficulty walking.

These examples highlight the diversity of conditions within each category, showcasing the range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders that people may experience. It's important to note that each disorder has its own unique characteristics, symptoms, and treatment approaches.

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Citations:

Musculoskeletal Disorders:

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/msd/default.html#:~:text=Musculoskeletal%20disorders%20(MSDs)%20are%20soft,limbs%2C%20neck%20and%20lower%20back.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/musculoskeletal-conditions

https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/health-strategies/musculoskeletal-disorders/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559512/

https://www.healthline.com/health/musculoskeletal-disorders

https://rmi.colostate.edu/ergonomics/injuries-and-injury-prevention/musculoskeletal-disorders-risk-factors-reporting/

https://ergo-plus.com/musculoskeletal-disorders-msd/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14526-musculoskeletal-pain