Why does intercostal neuralgia occur?

Intercostal neuralgia has an important relationship with viral infection. It often occurs in winter and spring, which is the season when the weather changes. It is easy for patients to become ill and often causes respiratory infections. Some patients will suffer from upper limb weakness. When the disease occurs, medication can be used for treatment, and swelling and pain ointment can be applied. Moderate fitness can help improve the condition. Let’s take a look at this

Why does intercostal neuralgia occur?

Intercostal neuralgia refers to chronic nonspecific inflammation occurring in the costal cartilage area, also known as non-suppurative intercostal neuralgia and costochondral hyperplasia. The cause of the disease is unknown, but it is generally believed to be related to strain or trauma. It occurs when people carry heavy objects, twist sharply, or squeeze the chest, causing acute damage to the costochondrial joint cartilage. It also occurs due to chronic strain or viral infection caused by colds, which leads to edema and thickening of the costochondrial joint surface cartilage and a sterile inflammatory reaction.

Intercostal neuralgia is related to viral infection, and is prone to occur in the climate change seasons between winter and spring or autumn and winter. Many patients have suffered upper respiratory tract infections within one week of onset. Some patients' onset is also related to the use of upper limbs, friction and injury to the costochondral joint cartilage or the ligaments within the costochondral joint, which often occurs after moving or lifting heavy objects. Some patients' intercostal neuralgia is related to cold and wind, and poor blood flow, and the disease occurs after the chest and shoulders are exposed to cold.

Treatment for intercostal neuralgia

The Ying and Wei systems are not in harmony, Qi and blood are weak, and wind, cold and dampness take advantage of the opportunity to invade, blocking the tendons and meridians, resulting in poor circulation of Qi and blood in the chest and flanks, which causes pain. Sihuatang Orthopedic Soothing Rib and Swelling Ointment is a traditional black plaster, which is applied directly to the affected area when used. The medicinal effect is absorbed through the skin, dispels wind and dampness, warms the meridians and dredges, and makes the flow of qi and blood smooth, thereby quickly eliminating the symptoms of intercostal neuralgia and chest and flank pain. In addition to taking symptomatic medication, patients with intercostal neuralgia will get a very good treatment effect if they can use some effective massage techniques.

1. Preparatory posture. Sit down with your waist slightly straight and your feet flat on the width of your shoulders. Overlap the palm of your left hand with the back of your right hand and place them lightly on your lower abdomen. Look straight ahead with your eyes slightly closed, regulate your breathing, relax your whole body, and sit quietly for 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Push and rub the Dazhui point. Put the four fingers of your right hand together and press them tightly against the Dazhui point. Apply appropriate force and push and rub repeatedly for 0.5 to 1 minute until the area becomes warm. Efficacy: Dispel wind and cold, regulate lung qi.

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3. Massage and press the Jianjing acupoint. Place the tip of one middle finger on the Jianjing point on the opposite shoulder and massage with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Alternate shoulders. Efficacy: Relax muscles, promote blood circulation and dredge meridians.

Intercostal neuralgia precautions

1. Open windows frequently to keep the indoor air fresh, participate in more physical activities, and enhance your own resistance. When the weather turns cooler, avoid catching a cold. 2. Keep warm at ordinary times to prevent cold. Don't take off your clothes immediately when you sweat to avoid catching a cold.

3. Wear soft, dry clothes and avoid moisture.

4. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and avoid overwork.

5. When working, pay attention to improving protection awareness, lift heavy objects with correct posture, do not use excessive force, and beware of damage to the sternal and costal cartilage and ligaments.