At least once, you must have heard about “lamig sa katawan.” But, what exactly is lamig sa katawan at likod? Is it really caused by being exposed to cold? Here are 6 questions about lamig sa katawan at likod, answered by our doctor.
Written by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD · General Practitioner
At least once, you must have heard about “lamig sa katawan.” But, what exactly is lamig sa katawan at likod? Is it really caused by being exposed to cold? Here are 6 questions about lamig sa katawan at likod, answered by our doctor.
“Lamig” is Filipino slang for coolness or chilly.
This impression is created when a muscle feels painfully hard to the touch.
The reason it is referred to as “lamig” is because traditional healers, or manghihilot, assert that exposure to cold or a quick loss of heat in the muscle, which causes a loss of circulation or spasm-like change in the muscle, are to blame for this hard muscle.
A muscular spasm, myofascitis, or myofascial trigger point are the medical terms for this.
A myofascial trigger point is a hyper-irritable area that is painful upon compression. It can also cause referred pain, motor dysfunction, and autonomic phenomena. It typically exists within a taut (pulled tight) band of skeletal muscle.
Some of the potential mechanisms that can cause the development of myofascial trigger points are:
The development of the stretched or pulled band, which is technically a motor anomaly, appears to be the first change in muscle that is connected to myofascial pain.
The “Integrated Hypothesis,” first proposed by Simmons, is the most widely accepted explanation for this motor anomaly among the various processes that have been proposed.
Occasionally, there could be sustaining elements that contribute to myofascial pain. These elements could intensify the discomfort and tenderness.
Mechanical perpetuating factors include:
Systemic or metabolic factors include:
For treatment, the practitioner must identify every trigger point where the pain – or lamig sa katawan at likod – is coming from and then deactivate it using one of the several techniques now in use in order to effectively manage myofascial trigger point pain. Deeply applied techniques are among them.
To lessen discomfort and enhance your quality of life, there are various actions you can take at home.
These include:
Massage is a particularly effective treatment for the trigger points and other sensitive areas associated with myofascial pain.
The main characteristic of the trigger sites is muscle stiffness. Blood flow is boosted and muscles are warmed up during massage therapy. Both stiffness and pain may be lessened as a result. Your trigger points may be pressed by the massage therapist using their thumb, which will make the discomfort worse before releasing the tension in your muscles.
Maintaining adequate sleep, hygiene, lowering stress, getting exercise, avoiding avoidable muscular injuries, practicing relaxation techniques, and eating a healthy, balanced diet are just a few of the pain management tactics recommended as preventative measures.
Learn more about Musculoskeletal Pain here.
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