Patient's question:
Since my grandfather had a stroke and collapsed in bed, he has been inactive for a long time. What should I do about the muscle atrophy in the elderly?Doctor's answer:
Older adults lying in bed for extended periods. Muscles can atrophy due to disuse. Based on your situation, here are the following suggestions:1. Gently massage the limbs that cannot move due to collapse in the elderly, several times a day. Maintain appropriate pressure. Strengthen the contraction of weak muscles to prevent muscle atrophy.
2. Use acupuncture therapy to relax muscle contractions. Through long-term treatment, muscle atrophy can be slowed down.