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chronic musculoskeletal pain
Also see musculoskeletal pain
Etiology:
1) trauma
a) jerking movements
b) accidents, auto accidents
c) falls
d) fractures
e) sprains
f) dislocations
g) blunt muscle trauma
2) postural strain
3) repetitive movements, overuse
4) prolonged immobilization
5) poor body mechanics
6) insomnia [1]
Clinical manifestations:
1) variable
2) most common
a) pain
b) fatigue
c) sleep disturbance
Laboratory: see specific etiology
Radiology: see specific radiology
Differential diagnosis: somatoform pain disorder
Management:
1) see musculoskeletal pain
2) general
a) RICED: rest, ice, compression, elevation, drugs (analgesics, NSAIDs)
b) muscle strengthening & stretching
c) physical therapy or occupational therapy
d) acupuncture or acupressure
e) relaxation/biofeedback techniques
f) steopathic manipulation
g) chiropractic care
h) therapeutic massage
3) treat insomnia [1]
Related
pain [odyn-]
somatoform pain disorder (psychogenic pain, psychalgia)
General
musculoskeletal pain
chronic pain
References
- Adogwa O, Reid MC, Chilakapati S, Makris UE
Clin-STAR corner: 2021 update in musculoskeletal pain in older adults with a focus
on osteoarthritis-related pain.
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Aug;71(8):2373-2380
PMID: 37186060
https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jgs.18369