Acute pain in the shoulder joint, covering the entire adjacent region from the shoulder blades to the clavicle along the entire length of the limb, partial or complete immobilization of the arm, shoulder, neck - all these are signs of plexitis. This disease can be of three varieties - cervical, brachial and lumbosacral. But most often the second type is found. Treatment of shoulder plexitis depends on the etiology of the disease.
Causes of the disease
Plexitis is a disease of the nerve plexuses. In the case of localization in the shoulder joint, the anterior and posterior radicular nerves are involved in the inflammatory process, hence the irradiation of painful sensations throughout the body on the side of the diseased shoulder. The disease is often chronic in nature, and the causes of its exacerbation may be:
- osteocondritis of the spine;
- injuries;
- heavy physical exertion;
- subcooling;
- infections;
- long stay in an uncomfortable position;
- metabolic disorders - diabetes, gout.
Treatment of plexitis of the shoulder joint
The right treatment depends on the correct diagnosis, on the identified causes that caused the disease. The easiest way to prescribe painkillers and ointments, only the effect of this will not. Symptomatic treatment will only help reduce pain, but not eliminate its source. By itself, shoulder plexitis never passes, treatment is necessary in any case.
Depending on the etiology, a patient with similar symptoms is observed by doctors: a neurologist, endocrinologist, traumatologist or orthopedist.
Diagnosis is carried out with the obligatory connection of technological methods - radiography, MRI or computed tomography, ultrasound. Usually, the patient is prescribed a course of antibiotics, as well as pain medications. In addition to the medication, other methods are also involved - physiotherapy, laser therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, etc. Treatment of plexitis of the shoulder joint requires an integrated approach and patience - the disease does not quickly recede.
Can I cope with the disease on my own?
It is unlikely that the fact that without medical assistance it is not possible to completely overcome such a serious illness as plexitis is not subject to discussion. Treatment, as already mentioned, requires a comprehensive, and if so, why not connect home remedies as auxiliary?
These are all kinds of folk methods, from which there will definitely be no harm, and the benefit can be great. Rubbing with anesthetic infusions of herbs can alleviate the condition of the patient. It can be alcohol tincture of lilac flowers, chestnut fruits, water extract of willow bark. Regular warm baths with peppermint decoction are recommended - this will soothe nerves inflated from pain and relieve pain.
Treatment of plexitis of the shoulder joint involves therapeutic exercises. Oddly enough, you need to move your hand motionless from pain. Cautious, slow rotation of the hands will gradually come easier - sick nerves will return to normal. Swimming helps very well, but not at the time of severe exacerbation and not in cold water. Not recommended and too hot water. Everything in moderation - movement, thermal procedures. Strongly it is impossible to give strong loads on a sore joint, for example, to carry gravity. And when the acute period is over - it's time to do prevention: active physical exercises, hardening. By the way, plexitis exacerbates more often in people who drink and smoke. There is something to think about.