Myogelosis on the trapezius | Myogelosis

Myogelosis on the trapezius

Myogeloses in the lower back are also caused in most cases by poor posture, overloading and one-sided movements or strains on the back muscles. Myogeloses can also occur in the presence of a herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Since the herniated disc occurs much more frequently in the lumbar spine than in the cervical or thoracic region, it is more often the cause of myogelosis in the lower back. In addition to shooting pains, other symptoms such as sensory disturbances (tingling, numbness) in the back and legs can also occur. In this case, a doctor should be consulted without fail, as nerve damage can occur.

Myogelosis in the calves

Muscle tension in the lower leg and calf area is more likely to be caused by sporting overloading and is usually indistinguishable from normal muscle ache. In order to avoid myogeloses here, it is helpful to warm up beforehand.

Symptoms

The first symptoms of myogelosis are pulling and pressing pain in the muscle area where the hardening is present. The pain can also radiate from the actual area of origin and be perceived as pain in a completely different place in the body. For example, headaches are very common, but they originate from myogeloses in the shoulder area. The nerves, which are irritated in the shoulder area due to muscle hardening, transmit the pain to the forehead or temple region, which is perceived as a headache.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is usually made by physical examination. Palpation of the body region indicated as painful shows a clear hardening in relation to the surrounding musculature. It is also very typical for the examination that the patient indicates pain by palpation.

In many cases, palpation of the affected point, e.g. in the shoulder, can reveal a painful pathway (e.g. when palpating a point in the shoulder, the patient reports pain extending into the head). An imaging examination or a blood test are usually not necessary to diagnose myogelosis.