Decreased muscle mass, also known as muscle wasting or muscle atrophy, occurs when muscles become smaller and weaker. This leads to reduced muscle strength and impaired physical function. It is common in several health conditions, making daily activities more challenging. But why does it happen and can it be reversed?
Causes of Decreased Muscle Mass
There are two main causes of decreased muscle mass:
Prolonged inactivity, like during bed rest or sedentary lifestyle, reduces stimulation of muscle growth. Muscles start shrinking. Chronic health problems like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, COPD, cancer, or injuries also contribute to muscle wasting over time. Lack of proper nutrition again accelerates this process.
Reversing loss of muscle strength becomes vital to resume normal functioning. It also lowers risks of falls, fractures, disability in future.
So how to rebuild decreased muscle mass?
The key is - resistance training and high-protein diet! By progressively overloading muscles with weight/ resistance exercises, muscle mass can be increased even in elderly or ill adults. A personalized program should target all major muscle groups for muscle hypertrophy.
"The weight training and nutritional advice from the team at Vitality Hormone Clinic improved my strength and daily functioning. I feel more energetic and self-sufficient now." Mr. A. Roy, 68 yrs.
For fast gains, hormonal modulation is also helpful. Their endocrinologists design therapeutic regimes including testosterone and other anabolic hormones suited for your needs. This stimulates protein synthesis, increases lean mass and enhances your quality of life.
So take charge of your health - start resistance training, eat enough protein and take medical advice if needed. Rebuilding muscle mass is very much possible - consult the fitness and hormone experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic() to regain fitness!