Bodybuilding and shoulder arthrosis | Exercises to follow in case of shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)

Bodybuilding and shoulder arthrosis

In bodybuilding, pain often occurs. In addition to temporary muscle soreness, this can also be joint pain. Since the large muscles such as the pectoral muscle are also trained by the movement in the shoulder blade, the joint is often exposed to very heavy weights.

These press the joint surfaces against each other and thus place a heavy load on the joint. If the exercises in bodybuilding with such a load are performed only minimally incorrectly, this is already an even greater strain on the joint. A lack of regeneration and rest are also often the cause of pain in the shoulder joint during bodybuilding.

Since the training goal should not be missed or should not be applied for a long time, slight pain is often suppressed. They become stronger over time and can become chronic pain.The permanent overstraining of the shoulder joint during weight training and bodybuilding can thus be the cause of early developing arthrosis. Especially when bench pressing, such complaints arise due to an incorrect technique and insufficient joint stability of the shoulder girdle.

Drugs

Drugs are often used to relieve the pain of shoulder arthrosis and to reduce the inflammatory process.

• Often so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to help patients. These substances suppress the production of prostaglandins, the body’s own pain and inflammatory substances.

  Among the representatives of the NSAIDs are ASS, Ibuprofen or Diclofenac.

• An alternative to the NSAIDs are the so-called COX-2 inhibitors (Coxibe) which specifically inhibit a specific enzyme (cyclooxigenase 2) responsible for the development of pain. The Coxibe are generally better tolerated than the NSAIDs (which can cause problems in the stomach if used continuously) and can be taken over a longer period of time.
• Opioid analgesics can also be used for severe pain. Weaker drugs in this group include codeine, buprenorphine or fentanyl.
• Accompanying the classic painkillers, capsaicin heat patches, devil’s claw root or willow bark extracts can help to alleviate the symptoms.