Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the bottom of the foot. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes inflamed or irritated. This condition is common in runners and people who stand for long periods of time. The symptoms of plantar …
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed or pinched. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist that is formed by the wrist bones and a …
Shoulder pain is a common issue that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions. Some of the common causes of shoulder pain are, Sub acromial bursitis Rotator cuff tendinitis Bicipital tendinitis Labral tear Frozen shoulder Subacromial Bursitis: Subacromial bursitis is a condition in which the bursa (a …
Shoulder pain – common causes and physiotherapy management Read More »
One of the most common questions we get from our patients is, “Do I need to take anti-inflammatory medications? Are they helpful or harmful?” It’s no secret that anti-inflammatory medications can be a lifesaver when you’re in pain. On several occasions use of anti-inflammatory medications is indicated and important to enable normal function. But the …
What is shockwave therapy? Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an effective and non-surgical technology utilizing high-energy, short-wavelength acoustic waves called shockwaves to reduce pain and promote healing. Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. Healing effects include Bone and tendon regeneration, Increased blood vessel growth and A chemically induced …
One of the common nemesis for people with desk job related work is carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common signs being tingles and numbness in the hand, and in some cases even weakness of the muscles in the hand to the extent that people would find it difficult to hold a glass of water. Often …
When we have pain or discomfort, say for instance “pain in the neck with tingles and numbness in the hand”, the first thing most of us tend to do is to hope that it would just go away, but if it persists, we wonder why we have this pain and what to do about it. …
I chose to name this article as “Sitting – The Silent Injury”, because sitting is often associated with comfort and injury with pain and lack of function. But sitting/inactivity can be injurious too. Several health agencies advocate against sitting or inactivity in general. A less active lifestyle is associated with increasing our risk for several …