Introduction/Definition
Myogelosis is a muscular hardening that can occur in different parts of the body for different reasons.
Causes
Myogeloses are caused by acute or chronic muscle tension. In principle, myogeloses can occur wherever muscles are. The most common cause of muscle tension is chronic incorrect strain, such as one-sided strain.
People in sedentary occupations are particularly at risk of developing muscle hardening. In addition to incorrect loading of the shoulder area, incorrect loading of the legs or feet can also lead to myogeloses. An incorrect position not compensated by insoles or uneven walking can also lead to muscle hardening and tension in the long run.
Myogelosis on the shoulder blade
The shoulder blade and the entire shoulder region is one of the most common localizations of myogelosis. The reason for this is that the shoulder is particularly severely impaired in the arm region during monotonous movement. Myogeloses in the shoulder region often radiate into the head. In the case of recurring headaches, myogelosis should always be considered as a cause.
Myogelosis on the breast
Myogeloses in the area of the breast are rather less common than in the shoulder area, but can lead to severe pain in the chest. Many patients report heart pain or chest pain. In any case, the heart should be examined as the triggering organ. Typical for a myogelosis as a cause, however, is a movement-dependent pain without shortness of breath, which mainly starts between the ribs. There are numerous muscles between the ribs, which can also harden and cramp and which can lead to continuing, strong, pulling or burning pain.
Myogelosis on the neck
Especially the area of the muscles of the cervical spine is affected by myogeloses. Here, too, incorrect posture is primarily responsible. Hours of PC work without relaxing movement exercises are the main trigger here.
Myogelosis of the cervical spine
In the case of myogelosis in the cervical spine area, the rear or lateral cervical or neck muscles are tense. Myogeloses occur most frequently in these areas. Myogelosis of the cervical spine is often the result of poor posture.
These malpositions can occur when sitting for long periods of time at the workplace or also during sleep, for example when the head lies too high due to too many pillows. The hardening of muscles can also be caused by overstraining due to sporting over-enthusiasm. In the neck and shoulder area, for example, myogelosis can also occur in professions where one-sided or monotonous movements are performed, which place great strain on the shoulder, neck and throat muscles.
For example, hairdressers or dentists, who often have a stooped posture, are often affected by myogelosis in the neck and cervical area. However, myogelosis can also occur as a symptom of another underlying disease. Thus it does not occur rarely as a symptom of a cervical spine syndrome.
The cervical spine syndrome is a collective term for various orthopedic and neurological symptoms in the neck and arm area. Postural defects are also possible causes. In addition to neck pain, other symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, sensory disturbances in the arms or even visual disturbances and ringing in the ears sometimes occur. Cold also ́nicht seldom leads to myogelosis in the cervical area, because the muscles tense up. Sometimes, psychological problems, emotional stress or prolonged stress can also trigger myogelosis in the muscles of the neck and throat.
