Bones and muscles make up the locomotor system, the system with which we move and perform different movements. Although they are categorized as diseases of old age, many people suffer from musculoskeletal diseases, with problems with their bones and joints regardless of their age. The most common bone disorders are rheumatism, arthritis, gout, sciatica, scoliosis and osteoporosis. We will present them in turn. As far as the muscular system is concerned, we are talking about muscle cramps and pain and, in some cases, muscle atrophy.

Rheumatism

It is an umbrella term for diseases of the bones and joints. Inflammatory rheumatism groups together dozens of diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. Inflammatory rheumatism affects the joints in the legs, knees, shoulders and hands.

Arthritis

It is a disease of the joints and presents in several forms. Most forms of arthrosis can occur at any age, even in children, and are characterized by pain. However, arthritis is a disease of people over 60. Arthrosis is the most common form of arthritis and can be defined as wear and tear of the cartilage in joints. When the cartilages between the bones grind, the bones bump against each other and pain or loss of mobility occurs.

Guta

It is a metabolic disease caused by too much uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). The causes of increased uric acid levels are multiple. It may be due to a disease (kidney failure, hemopathy), certain drugs (diuretics), specific situations (fasting, muscular exertion) and the excess of certain foods (meat, alcohol).

Sciatica

It occurs after violent or repeated exertion and is manifested by severe pain in the spine. Between two vertebrae there is a kind of cartilaginous cushion called an intervertebral disk, which is the cause of most cases of sciatica.

School

It is a spinal deformity, and its causes are unidentified in most cases. The only known causes are neurological or muscular.When the cause is not identified, it is idiopathic scoliosis.

Osteoporosis

Bones are made up of minerals, mainly calcium. With age, bone mass loses density and bones can become brittle and prone to fractures. This problem is called osteoporosis and is specific to menopausal women.

Muscle cramps and spasms

They are involuntary contractions of muscle fibers. The cramps are of short duration and spasms are prolonged cramps. The pain comes from the blood stopping circulating in the muscles during these contractions.

Alternative treatments for locomotor disorders

Physiotherapy is the most popular alternative method of treating bone and joint disorders. The length and frequency of sessions are recommended by the therapist, depending on the condition being treated. Another method that works for bone pain is bioptron light therapy. This light is similar to the sun's rays and is also useful in treating rheumatism.

Mud therapy is designed especially for people suffering from back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis or rheumatism. Via balneotherapy it treats back pain, tension or inflammation of muscle tissue, neck and shoulder pain, arthritis. Very good results also give reflexotherapy, acupuncture, presopuncture and bee venom therapy.

Massage is the ideal method for treating muscle aches and pains, also having an effect on bone pain. It is recommended relaxation massage yes yumeiho massage which successfully relieves muscle atrophy and rheumatic diseases.

Thalassotherapy is indicated in the treatment of chronic rheumatism, osteoporosis and spinal pathologies. In chromotherapy, red is used in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and all joint disorders. It is frequently associated with foot health. Infrared sauna is highly recommended for people who have problems with bones and joints because infrared has been shown to be effective in treating muscle and joint pain and rheumatism.

Ergotherapy is used to re-educate motor activity, which is affected in people who have problems with muscles. This therapy also has a role in the use of apparatus to help osteo-articular and muscular functions.