This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
Original: 四十肩は若くても起こる？｜20代・30代でも増えている肩の痛みの正体
“Forty shoulders must be too early for me.”
“Isn’t it a symptom of people in their 40s and 50s?”
Many people think so, but
Actually, in recent years, an increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s are also complaining of symptoms similar to “frozen shoulder.”
Regardless of age
- My shoulder hurts
- I can’t raise my arm
- Throbbing at night
It is not at all uncommon for such symptoms to occur.
Author: “It’s a symptom that’s easily overlooked because your name has your age in it.”
What is forty shoulders? Why it happens even when you are young
Shoulder periarthritis (shoulder periarthritis) is
around the shoulder joint.
- Joint capsule
- 腱
- 靭帯
- .
Inflammation occurs in the
pain and difficulty of movement.
It is said to be more common in people in their 40s and 50s, but
The essence of onset is not “age” but “shoulder environment.”
Causes of symptoms like forty shoulders even in your 20s and 30s
① Long hours of desk work/smartphone operation
The main reason for the increase in the younger generation is
- Computer work
- Long-term use of smartphone
It is.
By not moving your shoulders for a long time,
- Blood flow worsens
- Muscles and joints become stiff
As a result, you become
prone to inflammation and pain.
② Lack of exercise/life without using your shoulders
In daily life,
- Move your arms a lot
- Rotate your shoulders
When such movements are reduced,
shoulder joints become stiffer than expected.
Author: It is a common saying that the joints that are not used are more likely to experience pain.”
③ Effects of stress and autonomic nerves
If mental stress continues,
- Muscles become tense easily
- Reduced blood flow
It will affect your body.
Even the younger generation,
- Work pressure
- Lack of sleep
overlap,
it may appear as shoulder pain.
Characteristics of symptoms like frozen shoulder that are common in young people
① It hurts when I move it
- The moment you raise your arms
- When turned backwards
You may feel
a sharp pain.
② Pain may occur at night
“My shoulders tingle at night”
“I wake up by turning over in bed”
These nighttime pains can occur at
any age.
③ I tend to ignore it thinking it’s just a stiff shoulder
The younger the person, the more
- I think it’s stiff shoulders
- Just use a compress
There is a tendency to
result in some cases.
Author: “‘It’s okay because you’re young’ can delay recovery.“
The difference between frozen shoulders and stiff shoulders
Stiff shoulders are
- Muscle fatigue
- Poor blood circulation
, but
four shoulders is also related to inflammation of the joint itself.
As a guide,
- Severe pain when moving
- Range of motion is clearly limited
In this case,
you should consider the possibility of having a frozen shoulder.
What will happen if you leave it alone even if you are young?
Regardless of age
- Pain becomes chronic
- Shoulders remain stiff
- Recovery takes time
There are risks.
In particular,
- Do not move to cover the pain
- Forcibly endure
This can make
the symptoms worse.
Coping strategies that younger generations should be aware of
① Don’t push yourself when the pain is strong
If inflammation is suspected,
- Strong stretch
- Unreasonable muscle training
.
② Habit of moving your shoulders on a daily basis
- Shoulder rotation
- Swinging the arm wildly
It is important to frequently include
light movements.
③ If the pain persists, go to a medical institution
Even if you are young,
- Pain that lasts for weeks to months
- Night pain
- Mobile domain restrictions
,
it is safe to consult an orthopedic surgeon.
Summary｜Frozen shoulders are caused not by age but by “shoulder condition”
Frozen shoulder (shoulder periarthritis) is
✔ It can occur even in your 20s and 30s
✔ Desk work and lack of exercise are likely to affect it
✔ Early treatment can prevent it from becoming long-term
This is a symptom.
The important thing is
- Don’t judge by age
- Don’t ignore body signals
- Take appropriate measures without overdoing it
Things.
Author:Please look at the current state of your body, not just because you are still young.”
