Introduction
If the human body is a machine, then we are referring to various parts of the body and their functions. All body parts have fascinating coordination to maintain all functions of the body in excellent condition. Our musculoskeletal system contributes to movements or locomotion, posture, and blood circulation. It is undoubtedly the vital system of our body as its absence will reduce the human body into a mass of tissues. A muscular and skeletal system disorder involves one or more parts of these systems.Most crucial parts of our musculoskeletal system:
Most of the diseases of the muscular and skeletal system affect one or more organs of the system, resulting in loss of functionality, pain, swelling, and many more concerns. The important parts are given below-- Bones
- Muscles
- Joints
- Tendons
- Ligaments
- Connective tissues
- Synovial fluid
Common diseases of musculoskeletal system
Injuries and other medical conditions that affect movements of the human body are collectively called musculoskeletal system diseases. These may involve bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, and nerves. A musculoskeletal disorder is the result of an individual’s prolonged exposure to risk factors. It can lead to extended absenteeism in schools and workplaces. Prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases can help individuals prevent loss of work or studies.Diseases caused due to Repetitive motions and stress
Workplace-associated diseases are the result of awkward postures, high repetitions, and forceful exertions. Few are given below:-Diseases due to excessive wear and tear of the joints and other components of the skeletal system:
These disorders affect the muscular system and skeletal systems of the human body. Age-related degeneration and other factors are responsible for such diseases .Some of the common muscular disorders are as follows:Symptoms of Musculoskeletal disorders:
Pain is a common symptom of any musculoskeletal disorder. Other symptoms also affect an individual’s ability to perform routine tasks like typing, walking, sitting, driving, and operating machines. For example, difficulty in moving joints, stiffness and joint noise. Let us dive deeper to understand the effect of these symptoms individually. Pain: Pain is one of the most common characteristics of the musculoskeletal system, it can range from mild to severe and of short or long duration. Pain can also be either local or widespread. Musculoskeletal system diseases of joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons cause pains because of injuries.- Joint pain– Pain in joints can sometimes be associated with arthritis that involves swelling and joint pain. It is more common in gout, osteoarthritis and infectious arthritis. One may experience more severe pain after moving the joints. However, it will not subside completely, even when the joints are at rest
- Pain because of nerve compression– In conditions like tunnel syndromes or sciatica, nerves can get compressed. It is a radiating pain along the path of the nerve that gets compressed
- Bone pain– It is a dull and deep pain of penetrating nature that can result from injuries to the parts of the musculoskeletal system
- Muscle pain– Muscle pain is myalgia in the medical language it can result from sudden muscular contraction leading to intense pain. Infection, muscle injury, or tumor can cause muscle pain. There is severe muscular pain and stiffness in Polymyalgia Rheumatica, a type of musculoskeletal disorder
- Ligament and tendon pain– Ligament injury or inflammation of tendons can cause a sharp pain that worsens after stretching or moving the affected ligament or tendon. Tendon or ligament pain can subside after rest