scholarly journals Study of temperature logs of linseed, corn and chia seeds for the treatment of joint pain and inflammation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 8092-8102
Author(s):  
Juan José Piña Castillo ◽  
Renato González Bernal ◽  
Jesús Cirilo Trujillo Jiménez ◽  
Mauricio Piña Solís
Keyword(s):  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Muscle Spasm ◽  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sensible Heat ◽  
Temperature Elevation ◽  
Muscle Spasms ◽  
Chronic Disorders ◽  
Cervical Injuries ◽  
Made In

Thermal energy storage in the form of heat provides transient relief in inflammatory and traumatic, subacute and chronic disorders such as: sprains, muscle strains, muscle spasms, low back pain, cervical injuries, various forms of arthritis, arthralgia, neuralgia. Heat increases blood flow and connective tissue extensibility; it also decreases joint stiffness, pain and muscle spasm and helps relieve inflammation. The application of heat can be superficial and the intensity or duration of the physiological effects depends mainly on the temperature of the tissue, the rate of temperature elevation and the area treated. In this work a comparison of the capacity to absorb and contain sensible heat using a combination of linseed, corn and chia seeds in water is made in order to identify which combination is able to retain heat longer and to take advantage of this characteristic in the treatment of pain and inflammation.

scholarly journals Effects of l-Carnitine Supplementation in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masako Kuwasawa-Iwasaki ◽  
Hiroaki Io ◽  
Masahiro Muto ◽  
Saki Ichikawa ◽  
Keiichi Wakabayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Cardiac Function ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Carnitine Deficiency ◽  
Muscle Spasm ◽  
Free Carnitine ◽  
Carnitine Supplementation ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Muscle Spasms ◽  
Total Carnitine

l-carnitine is an important factor in fatty acid metabolism, and carnitine deficiency is common in dialysis patients. This study evaluated whether l-carnitine supplementation improved muscle spasm, cardiac function, and renal anemia in dialysis patients. Eighty Japanese outpatients (62 hemodialysis (HD) patients and 18 peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients) received oral l-carnitine (600 mg/day) for 12 months; the HD patients further received intravenous l-carnitine injections (1000 mg three times/week) for 12 months, amounting to 24 months of treatment. Muscle spasm incidence was assessed using a questionnaire, and cardiac function was assessed using echocardiography. Baseline free carnitine concentrations were relatively low in patients who underwent dialysis for >4 years. Total carnitine serum concentration, free carnitine, and acylcarnitine significantly increased after oral l-carnitine treatment for 12 months, and after intravenous l-carnitine injection. There was no significant improvement in muscle spasms, although decreased muscle cramping after l-carnitine treatment was reported by 31% of patients who had undergone HD for >4 years. Hemoglobin concentrations increased significantly at 12 and 24 months in the HD group. Therefore, l-carnitine may be effective for reducing muscle cramping and improving hemoglobin levels in dialysis patients, especially those who have been undergoing dialysis for >4 years.

Advances on the Influence of Joint Stiffness on Mechanical Behavior of Single-Layer Reticulated Shell

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
Ning Wang ◽  
Su Duo Xue ◽  
Xiong Yan Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Work Team ◽  
The Future ◽  
Static Mechanical ◽  
Ball Joints ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Made In

The bolt-ball joints and welded hollow spherical joints are used frequently in the reticulated structures. Many researches on the influence of the bolt-ball joints stiffness on dynamic and static mechanical behavior of these structures are carried out by far. This paper reviews these researches, and points out the limitation as well, then the future work of which has been put forward. In addition, the progress made in our work team in this filed is illustrated.

Clinical Trial of Pirprofen in Arthrosis of the Knee Joint: A Double-Blind Comparison with Indomethacin

1983 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-221
Author(s):  
P Diverse ◽  
P Franchimont
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Blind Comparison ◽  
Made In

Thirty-nine patients suffering front arthrosis of the knee were randomly allocated to either pirprofen 400 mg b.i.d. or indomethacin 50 mg b.i.d., the treatment being double-blind. Assessments for pain and joint stiffness were made after 2 and 4 weeks. Both treatments appeared to be equally effective and induced side-effects in a limited number of patients. Similar observations were made in those patients who continued the treatment over longer periods of time.

scholarly journals Better muscle strength can decrease the risk of arthralgia and back &joint stiffness in Kurdish men; a cross-sectional study using data from RaNCD cohort study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya Pasdar ◽  
Behrooz Hamzeh ◽  
Shima Moradi ◽  
Sahar Cheshmeh ◽  
Farid Najafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Using Data

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders can reduce the quality of life and work capacity. The study assessed handgrip strength (HGS) in relation to low back pain and arthralgia in Kurdish men. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using data from Ravansar non-communicable diseases (RaNCD) cohort study on 2164 men aged 35-65 years. HGS was measured using a hand-held hydraulic handgrip dynamometer. Low back pain, arthralgia, and joint stiffness were evaluated by the RaNCD cohort study physician using a standard questionnaire. Results: The results showed that 21.39% and 24.58% of studied participants had low back pain and arthralgia, respectively. Among the participants with low back pain, 14.5% had back stiffness, and among those with arthralgia, 12.8% had joint stiffness. The mean of HGS in participants with arthralgia and back & joint stiffness was significantly less than those without these disorders (P<0.001, P=0.05, and P= 0.005, respectively). Multiple-adjusted OR and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for arthralgia and back and joint stiffness across muscle strength showed the HGS increase to be associated with a lower risk of arthralgia and back &joint stiffness, but not low back pain. Conclusions: Higher HGS was associated with a lower risk of arthralgia and back & joint stiffness. However, there was no association between HGS and low back pain. Exercise and adherence to proper nutrition are suggested to enhance muscle strength in order to reduce musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF TOLPERISONE VERSUS TIZANIDINE IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN WITH MUSCLE SPASM

2021 ◽  
pp. 153-157
Author(s):  
ABDUL FAHEEM KHAN ◽  
KHANETA PARVEEN
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Muscle Spasm ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Significant Difference

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to compare the efficacy and safety of Tolperisone tablets 50 mg three times daily versus Tizanidine 2 mg tablets thrice daily for the treatment of acute low back pain with muscle spasm. METHODS: The comparative study was carried out in 50 patients from orthopedics Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Vijayawada. Only those patients fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria were enrolled into the study. Participants suffering from acute low back pain with muscle spasm were divided into two groups. The participants were followed up on Day-14 as final analysis. RESULTS: Subjects receiving Tolperisone showed a mean value of 16.43±1.16 in the Roland Morris low back pain and disability questionnaire both groups on day 1 and was reduced to 7.82±1.15 (51.94%) on day 7 and 2.56±1.53 (84.46%) on day 14. Similarly, the patients in the tizanidine group had mean value of 15.93±1.61 on day 1, which was reduced to 6.77±1.68 (57.64%) on day 7, and 2.88±1.92 (81.95%) on day 14, as comparable to the Tolperisone group. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups, (p>0.05) for pain at rest, pain at night, restrictions of movement, changes in stiffness, changes in numbness, and changes in tenderness. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups, (p<0.05) for pain on movement and kinesalgia. CONCLUSIONS: Tolperisone was found comparable in efficacy to Tizanidine in improving the clinical symptoms of changes in pain Self-assessment by the patient on different applied parameters.

scholarly journals Better muscle strength can decrease the risk of arthralgia and back & joint stiffness in Kurdish men; a cross-sectional study using data from RaNCD cohort study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya Pasdar ◽  
Behrooz Hamzeh ◽  
Shima Moradi ◽  
Farid Najafi ◽  
Mehdi Moradinazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Using Data

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders can reduce the quality of life and work capacity. In this study, we found that better muscle strength could prevent musculoskeletal pain, including arthralgia and back & joint stiffness. The study assessed handgrip strength (HGS) in relation to low back pain and arthralgia in Kurdish men. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using data from Ravansar non-communicable diseases (RaNCD) cohort study on 2164 men aged 35-65 years. HGS was measured using a hand-held hydraulic hand grip dynamometer. Low back pain, arthralgia, and joint stiffness were evaluated by the RaNCD cohort study physician using a standard questionnaire. Results The results showed that 21.39% and 24.58% of studied participants had low back pain and arthralgia, respectively. Among the participants with low back pain, 14.5% had back stiffness, and among those with arthralgia, 12.8% had joint stiffness. The mean of HGS in participants with arthralgia and back & joint stiffness was significantly less than those without these disorders (P<0.001, P=0.05, and P= 0.005, respectively). Multiple-adjusted OR and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for arthralgia and back and joint stiffness across muscle strength showed the HGS increase to be associated with a lower risk of arthralgia and back &joint stiffness, but not low back pain. Conclusions Our results highlighted that higher HGS was associated with a lower risk of arthralgia and back & joint stiffness. However, there was no association between HGS and low back pain. Exercise and adherence to proper nutrition are suggested to enhance muscle strength in order to reduce musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals Clonazepam for pain due to muscle spasm in a patient with vertebral compression fractures caused by multiple myeloma: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuki Akita ◽  
Yasutomo Kumakura ◽  
Emi Nakajima ◽  
Hiroki Ishiguro ◽  
Tetsuya Iijima
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Relaxant ◽  
Facet Joint ◽  
Lumbar Vertebrae ◽  
Muscle Spasm ◽  
Vertebral Compression Fractures ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Compression Fractures

Abstract Background Vertebral compression fractures can cause severe back pain. Although many types of analgesics and interventional treatments are available, they are sometimes ineffective in mitigating the pain. We encountered a case where clonazepam was effective for the management of severe low back pain caused by lumbar vertebral compression fractures. Case presentation A 44-year-old male was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and had vertebral compression fractures of the first and second lumbar vertebrae. He had been suffering from severe low back pain on movement with muscle spasm and pain-associated anxiety. We considered this breakthrough low back pain to be caused by facet joint pain; thus, we prescribed clonazepam as a muscle relaxant and anxiolytic. Following this treatment, the intractable breakthrough pain was dramatically relieved. Conclusion Clonazepam, which has both muscle relaxant and anxiolytic effects, might be helpful in mitigating pain, associated anxiety, and muscle spasms due to vertebral compression fractures.

Localized muscle spasm as a manifestation of pembrolizumab-induced infusion reaction

2020 ◽  
pp. 107815522096709
Author(s):  
Christopher White ◽  
Jared Borlagdan ◽  
Jason Wing ◽  
Charles D Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Immune Checkpoint ◽  
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Infusion Reaction ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Muscle Spasm ◽  
Corrective Measures ◽  
Muscle Spasms

Introduction As immune checkpoint inhibitors increasingly gain oncological utility, the incidence of unique adverse events may rise as well. The description and management of localized, recurrent muscle spasms secondary to pembrolizumab infusions has not previously been reported. Case report A 64-year-old male receiving pembrolizumab infusions experienced acute-onset, isolated spasms and pain occurring in cycles 2 through 5. Management and outcome: Pretreatment with intravenous lorazepam, diphenhydramine, famotidine, ondansetron, and fluids have led to spasm-free pembrolizumab infusions. Discussion The purpose of this report is to provide the first known incidence and successful corrective measures taken for localized muscle spasms secondary to pembrolizumab infusion.

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