YOGYAKARTA - Tulang bekat or spkakula is a triangular-shaped flat bone located at the back of the shoulder or upper back. This bone plays an important role in connecting the bones of the upper arm with the spine and supporting various movements of the arms and shoulders. Because of its vital function, when the bone of the belikat experiences pain, daily activity can be severely disturbed.

Pain in the bones can be caused by many things, ranging from tense muscles due to bad habits, narrowing nerves, to more serious conditions such as fractures or even blood vessel disorders. Therefore, it is important to understand what causes it and how to deal with it so that the pain does not drag on.

Some of the common causes of pain in the bone of the bulk include:

Although rare, the bone of the belikat can experience fractures due to accidents, hard impacts, or falling from a height. This condition causes very severe pain in the shoulder and back areas of the upper shoulder.

2. Pinched Facilities

Excessive stress on nerves around the spine can cause sharp pain. This is common due to the wrong sitting position, severe physical activity, or pressure on the neck and shoulders.

3. Lung embolism

A serious condition occurs when blood clots clog blood vessels in the lungs. One of the symptoms that are often felt is sharp pain and stabbing in the bone of the bed.

4. Aorta's Disction

Robekan in the main blood vessel (aorta) that leads to the heart can cause tremendous pain in the upper back, including the spine. This condition generally attacks elderly men and is a medical emergency.

In addition, problems such as osteoporosis, arthritis, or even cancer in the area around the bone can also cause pain.

Reporting from Alodokter, there are several steps that can be done independently before consulting a doctor:

Take a moment from strenuous physical activity and give the body time to recover, especially if the pain is caused by injury or excessive activity.

2. Compression Cold or Warm

Use a cold or warm compress in an area that hurts for 15 minutes every 4 hours. The cold compress helps reduce inflammation, while the warm compress can relax tense muscles.

3. Soft massage

Light massage in the upper back area or shoulders can smooth blood flow and relax stiff muscles. Massage is also useful for reducing muscle tensions and stress.

4. Light Sports and Stretch

Do stretching or light physical exercises such as yoga, push-ups, or pull-ups to strengthen the muscles of the shoulders and back. Regular stretching will also help increase flexibility and reduce pain.

5. Consumption of Healthy Food

Good nutritional intake plays an important role in the recovery process. Increase consumption of vegetables, fruit, and foods that contain omega-3 such as salmon to reduce inflammation and accelerate muscle and bone recovery.

Although pain in the bones can improve with self-care, you need to be vigilant if:

These symptoms can be a sign of serious medical problems such as heart problems, blood vessels, or the nervous system. So, don't delay consulting a doctor to get the right treatment.


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