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Treatment of hypermobility

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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To achieve a positive and sustainable result, it is recommended to carry out complex treatment. Most often it is represented by various medications, as well as physiotherapy procedures. Mandatory massage, physical exercise, active-passive gymnastics is required. Positive results are noted with the use of kinesiotherapy, special medical correctors and fixatives. In some cases, hormone therapy is used. You can try alternative drugs, herbal therapy and homeopathic complexes. Surgical treatment is rare, mainly in the presence of concomitant pathologies.

In addition, symptomatic treatment can be used, which is aimed at eliminating the symptoms of pathology, and accompanying symptoms. For example, with severe pain syndrome, analgesics may be needed, for example, ketones, analgin, dexalgin. When inflammation is used, anti-inflammatory drugs of systemic and local action.

Exercises for hypermobility of joints

In the treatment of hypermobility, a complex method of physical training is used. At the same time, it is recommended to start classes only after consulting with a physiotherapist or physiotherapist. It is best to undergo comprehensive training under the guidance of an instructor in physiotherapy exercises. He will develop an individual set of exercises, as well as recommend exercises for doing at home. Exercises that are part of a comprehensive class on exercise therapy are most effective because they have the possibility of a profound impact on the patient's body, and on the affected joint, in particular. Are applied at all stages of treatment of joints.

Indications for the appointment of exercise therapy are determined by the tasks and the plan for comprehensive treatment at the appropriate stage. Contraindications are rare. If they arise, they are of a short-term nature and are relative. Among the main contraindications include acute inflammation, severe pain, severe general condition.

The method is individual and is built in accordance with the prescribed treatment and movement regimen and the nature of joint damage. Most often, special exercises are used - in relaxation, active, with the use of auxiliary items for the affected joints. Lightweight baselines are also used. Some are performed with relief and unloading techniques. At the same time, most of the special exercises are combined with general physical exercises, which are selected according to the age of the patient and the regime. The technique of performing special exercises implies performing on all axes possible in this joint. Restoration of the normal mode of motion is facilitated by the previous relaxation, removal of the protective muscle tension, which is ensured by the correct position of the affected limb. At remote stages of treatment,  hypermobility  may require the use of special exercises on mechanotherapy devices.

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Medications

Drugs should be taken, observing the basic precautions. First of all, it is important to consult a doctor before the beginning of the admission, consult with him. Secondly, you must strictly adhere to the regimen of intake, dosage, the frequency of admission, appointed by the doctor. Violation of the treatment regimen can lead to the fact that the condition will only worsen, and there will be numerous side effects and complications. Most often as a side effect, various pathologies of the heart and blood vessels develop.

Most often, symptomatic treatment is carried out, so most drugs are aimed only at reducing symptoms and improving the body. Appointed on the basis of the results of the examination and complaints of the patient.

In the presence of pain syndrome, it is advisable to prescribe pain killers, for example, ketanol is taken with a strong pain syndrome. Assign a half tablet (50 mg) 1-2 times a day, depending on the severity of the pain syndrome.

If excessive muscle tension may require muscle relaxants. Well recommended midokalm, which is prescribed for 150 mg three times a day. Duration of admission is determined by the doctor, because it is individual and depends on many parameters. With a decrease in the pain syndrome, you should gradually reduce the dosage and increase the amount of exercise.

In the presence of an inflammatory process, anti-inflammatory drugs are used. For example, prescribe nimesulide on a bag 3-4 times a day, depending on the general condition and well-being of the patient. The contents of the sachet are dissolved in a glass of warm water and drunk at one time. This drug not only removes inflammation, but also speeds up the restoration of damaged tissues, relieves pain, swelling.

With spastic hypermobility, accompanied by pain and spasm, take no-shpu. Recommended for the tablet three times a day. In the absence of pain, you can take twice a day.

Also appoint a digoxin. It is most often used as part of complex therapy. It is a cardiac glycoside, which slows down the frequency of the work of the ventricles, relaxes muscles, normalizes the conductivity of nerve and muscle impulses. Helps prevent atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, prevents arrhythmia in patients with concomitant cardiac disease. Stimulates the vagus nerve, reduces the activity of the sympathetic nervous system by inhibiting the activity of baroreceptors.

The maximum dosage for intravenous administration is 500 mg of digoxin in 50 ml of 5% glucose solution for half an hour. If necessary, this dose can be repeated. In patients with low body weight, advanced age, or in a serious condition, it is necessary to reduce dosage. The peroral maintenance dosage ranges from 62.5 to 500 mg daily. However, the risk of toxic effects with this method of reception is significantly increased. Many experts do not recommend exceeding the daily dosage of 250 mg.

Vitamins

With increased mobility of the joints, it is necessary that the body receives the whole necessary set of vitamins. You can buy complex vitamins, which include all the vitamins necessary for the body in a daily dosage. In this case, it is recommended to buy vitamins, intended for people with impaired musculoskeletal system. The vitamins are selected in accordance with the age, individual characteristics of the organism. You can apply individual vitamins. So, it is recommended to take the following vitamins (indicated daily dosage):

  • vitamin PP - 60 mg
  • Vitamin H - 150 mg
  • vitamin C - 500 mg
  • vitamin A - 2 g
  • vitamin D - 45 mg
  • vitamin E - 45 mg
  • vitamin K - 360 mg.

Physiotherapeutic treatment

In most cases, physiotherapy is a part of complex therapy in the treatment of hypermobility. The most common use of electric shock, ultrasound. The action of the electric current is based on the effect on the receptors of the skin, muscles and ligaments, a decrease in their irritability, conductivity. Ultrasound is able to penetrate deeply into tissues, providing a therapeutic effect in them. If necessary, apply infrared radiation, acupuncture, acupuncture, reflexology.

Massage with hypermobility of the joints

First, stroking is performed on the course of the lymph flow, then squeezing techniques are used. After this, it is advisable to proceed to trituration methods. At first, the area of the affected joint is bypassed. Then begin a slow grinding of the joints. First, massage the lateral surface, then the internal extensor, then again lateral, and then move to the flexion side of the joint. Specific methods of massage are selected by the doctor individually, depending on the clinical picture, the severity of the pathology.

Gymnastics for hypermobility of joints

In the case of hypermobility, it is recommended to use elements of therapeutic physical culture. The dosage of medical gymnastics during moderate physical training sessions. In addition to classes with the instructor, special exercises are included in the day mode, which are recommended for self-fulfillment during the day.

As special exercises are used in relaxation, active exercises. The exercises are performed using - for the affected joints. Such exercises are carried out from a special starting position, which helps to relieve the load from the joint. It also removes the protective tension from the muscles. Well-proven special exercises hatha yoga. This is a health system that contributes not only to the restoration of joints. It affects the body in a complex way, helping to bring it into a state of optimal efficiency, energy. Yoga helps maintain this state. Speaking, the language of medicine, yoga has a preventive effect on the body, and also helps restore the functional state of the body. Yoga primarily has a positive effect on such systems as cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, nervous, gastrointestinal tract, organs of excretion.

The main action of yoga is realized through the influence of asanas, pranayama, relaxation, concentration of attention. The principle of the action of asanas is to affect the vital organs and muscle groups, contributing to their tension and relaxation. Asanas contribute to the normalization of blood circulation.

The respiratory block allows to strengthen and develop the respiratory musculature, prepare the body for hypoxic loads, improve blood circulation, and saturate the blood with oxygen.

Relaxation practices help to relax the muscles, the whole body, help to relieve tension, accelerate the recovery processes.

Concentration of attention allows you to focus on internal and external processes, helps to calm the rational activity, harmonization of internal processes.

Surgery

Traditionally he treats with means of medical physical training or medicamentous way. Surgical methods are used only in case of emergency, in case of inefficiency of traditional treatment. The main indication for the operation is soft tissue damage (stretching, mechanical trauma). Also, the operation is performed with frequent synovitis, which is an inflammation of the synovial membrane of the joint capsule. Also, the operation is performed with bias, acute rheumatoid diseases, osteoarthritis.

Alternative treatment

  • Recipe number 1.

To strengthen and cleanse the body, normalize metabolic processes, it is recommended to take a daily vitaminized mixture. For cooking take a glass of cranberries and cloudberries, add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly, knead with a fork until a puree-like mass is formed. After that add the juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of honey, mix thoroughly, use a tablespoon three times a day. Can be added to tea.

  • Recipe number 2.

Take 200 grams of raisins, dried apricots, prunes, chokeberry. Mix, pass through a meat grinder. Separately pass through the meat grinder 1 lemon with peel and one root of ginger. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed, add 5-6 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon ground, 1 tablespoon of nutmeg. Stir thoroughly, allow to infuse for 1-2 days. Eat a tablespoon three times a day. Promotes the normalization of metabolic processes, the saturation of the body with vitamins, minerals. Neutralizes the action of toxins, removes the products of decay.

  • Recipe number 3.

Take the roots of horseradish, rub them on a grater. Approximately 500 grams of fresh roots are needed. After that, about 100 grams of sea-buckthorn berries and as many fresh leaves of the plantain are passed through the meat grinder. All ingredients are mixed, add 2 tablespoons of hawthorn syrup, half a glass of sour cream. Use 2 tablespoons before each meal. Stimulates metabolic processes, increases immunity, cleanses blood, internal organs.

  • Recipe number 4.

To relieve pain and discomfort, you can prepare a decoction of fruits and herbs. For cooking, you need to take the fruits of sea buckthorn, the herb of St. John's wort, raspberry or blueberry, lemon balm in a ratio of 2: 2: 3: 1. Mix, take from the resulting mixture 2-3 tablespoons, fill 2-3 cups of boiling water, insist for a day. Drink a third cup three times a day.

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Herbal Treatment

The golden root is used to relieve the pain of discomfort, the normalization of metabolic processes. Positively affects the exchange of protein structures, improving the structure of the skin, muscle and connective tissue.

Large rhizomes harvested in August are used. They are collected at the end of flowering. You can collect at the beginning of fruiting. Roots need to be rinsed dry, cleaned of bark, cut into slices. Then dry at a temperature not exceeding 60 degrees. It is recommended to use dry slices, having inside a golden or pink-brown hue. It is necessary to store not more than three years.

Apply in the form of liquid tincture. Acts as a restorative and tonic, which increases the tone of muscles, ligaments, and the nervous system. It is also used when there is a violation of protein metabolism, anemia. Increases the efficiency of muscles, joints, improves physical and mental performance, the body's resistance to unfavorable factors (adaptogenic effect), improves memory, attention. A good stimulant for asthenic conditions, violation of the heart.

The grass is harmless, it does not cause addiction and side effects. Delicate leaves and young shoots can be used as an additive to food, used as a basis for salads, for the preparation of various beverages infusions.

The following composition is used as the basic tincture: dry roots and alcohol are mixed in a ratio of 1:10. Apply 10-20 drops three times a day before meals.

Leuzea safflower is used in the form of rhizomes and roots. In this case, the material is harvested immediately after the seeds ripen. They are quickly washed, dried in tennis by airing, stored up to three years in a wooden container.

Tincture is used as a stimulant and tonic for mental and physical fatigue, loss of strength, asthenia. It is used as a stimulator, which increases the efficiency, normalizes the structure and function of the joints, muscles, nervous system. It is used when the function of various internal organs is violated, the functions of the musculoskeletal system are violated, the metabolic processes in the body are disturbed. Removes increased irritability, excitability, mobility, improves well-being, tones up and harmonizes the body. Increases the performance of tired muscles, relieves hypertonia, increases tone when decreasing, stabilizes blood pressure.

Prolonged use is contraindicated. Used for making many drinks. The infusion is prepared mainly with alcohol, observing the proportions of 1:10, where 1 part is grass, 10 parts - alcohol. Apply 20-30 drops 3-4 times daily before meals.

Medication nails (or calendula) are used in various forms. It can be decoctions, infusions, ointments, green masses, mixtures. It grows everywhere, it is harvested all summer. The healing properties are inflorescences, presented in the form of baskets. Cut off at the stalk itself, dried in the shade at a temperature of up to 45 degrees. Keep no more than a year.

Ointments, tinctures, broths have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, regenerating, spasmoanalgic, strengthening effect. It has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is used for the treatment of internal organs, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, in violation of metabolic processes. Reduces blood pressure, normalizes the elasticity and structure of the skin, muscles, ligaments and joints.

As an external remedy, it is used for wounds, cuts, scratches, burns, inflammation and impaired functional state. Applied with arthritis, poliomyetitis, osteoporosis, eczema. Also used to treat gynecological diseases. Prevents the development of the infectious process, removes purulent and inflammatory diseases. Outer can be applied under the compress, as lotions. For external use use infusions with olive oil, ointments based on glycerin, petrolatum.

For the preparation of infusion, usually use 2 teaspoons per 2 cups of alcohol. To prepare the broth, 3 tablespoons of spoon are used for 500 ml of boiling water.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies should be used very carefully, as they can have serious side effects. For example, they can exert pressure on the heart, disrupt blood circulation. Many of them are the cause of metabolic disorders. Therefore, it is important to follow the precautionary measures: consult with your doctor before you start taking.

  • Recipe number 1.

With hypermobility and concomitant inflammation of soft tissues, aloe juice was widely used. It will take 2-3 juicy fleshy leaves. Of these, squeezed juice, and used inside or locally, depending on the severity of the pathology. Inside take in its pure form, 1 tablespoon, or diluted in a glass of warm water.

  • Recipe number 2.

As a means for external use, the mummy with coconut oil has proved to be very useful. To prepare this medicine, take a glass of water, dissolve in it half a teaspoon of mummy. Then add about 50 ml of coconut oil, mix thoroughly. Apply under the compress.

  • Recipe number 3.

Quickly remove the pain and normalize the mobility of the joint will help compress from ordinary mugs with honey and sour cream. To apply, you need to select a large burdock leaf, carefully wash it. It is necessary to examine carefully for the presence of ticks, since mites often hide on the back of the burdock. The leaves should be juicy and fresh. It is also important that the leaves are whole and not damaged.

Immediately before the procedure, you should put the leaves in boiling water, hold for several minutes. Then take it out, get wet with a towel, spread it out. On top of the leaves lay a thin layer of honey, sour cream, put on the affected joint. Wrap the compress on top of several layers of warm cloth. It is necessary to impose the side on which the mixture is located. Withstand the compress for 20 minutes, after which it is removed, dry the skin.

  • Recipe number 4.

Medical leeches are used to treat increased mobility, irritability, soreness of the joints. Their saliva contains biologically active substances that contribute to the removal of the inflammatory process. For each joint should be placed from 3 to 10 leeches, depending on the area of the joint surface. They will suck blood. As a result, the pathology will begin to disappear, dissolve.

To remove leeches it is not necessary, because after leeches have sucked up blood, they will disappear independently. Before the procedure, you need to wash the surface of your skin with soap and water. Soap should be free of dyes, flavors and other additives, since a pungent smell will scare off leeches. They have a very high sensitivity to any chemical agents, including soap components. It is best to use laundry soap. Do not use alcohol. After the leech has disappeared, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the surface of the skin, cover with a thin cloth or bandage bandage.

  • Recipe number 5.

To remove soreness and discomfort, relaxation, normalization of metabolic processes, use a decoction of hawthorn with lemongrass and rose petals. For starters take berries of hawthorn, a little knead them. Pour cold water, bring to a boil, boil for about 5-7 minutes, after which add rose petals, and immediately remove the pan from the fire. Pour into the thermos, insist another 40 minutes. Then add 100 ml of the prepared magnolia extract (or infusion). Can be used for oral administration, as an anti-inflammatory and vitamin remedy. Also used for compresses, lotions and washes (after pre-filtering).

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