Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding and Managing Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes inflamed and causes pain in the heel. Here’s what you need to know about plantar fasciitis and how to manage it: What […]
What You Need to Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints and other parts of the body. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. RA can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function in the joints. It can also affect other organs in the body, such […]
Physiotherapy for Back Pain: How Does it Help?
Back pain is a common health issue in adults. In many cases, back pain is mild and resolves itself. But if you have chronic back pain, it can impair your quality of life. Back pain can radiate to buttocks, abdomen, and legs. Talk to your physiotherapist if the pain persists for weeks and you experience […]
Navigating Life with a Herniated Disc: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is a common spinal injury that occurs when the soft, jelly-like substance in the center of a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in the outer layer of the disc. This can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected area, and can even […]
Understanding and Managing Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and Tips
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that affects the shoulder joint, causing pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. It often develops gradually and can significantly impact an individual’s daily activities and quality of life. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and effective tips for managing frozen shoulder. […]
Infectious Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management Strategies
Infectious arthritis, also known as septic arthritis, is a type of arthritis caused by an infection in a joint. It can affect anyone, but it is more common in people with weakened immune systems or those who have recently had surgery or a joint injection. In this blog, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and […]
7 Stretching & Strengthening Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder
What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the shoulder is stiff, painful, and has limited motion in all directions. Symptoms of a Frozen Shoulder People with frozen shoulder experience symptoms such as: What Can Cause a Frozen shoulder? Keeping a shoulder still for an extended period, usually after […]
What You Need to Know About Infectious Arthritis?
Infectious arthritis or Septic arthritis is painful swelling of joints caused by bacteria. This occurs when an injury or a cut delivers bacteria directly to the joint through blood. Infectious arthritis can affect both children and adults. Septic arthritis is a severe illness that needs medical attention as soon as possible. What are the Symptoms […]
Living with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Guide to Managing Symptoms
Osteoarthritis of the knee (degenerative joint disease) results from wear and tear when cartilage (a strong, flexible connective tissue that protects the joints and bones) in the knee joint breaks down. Due to the loss of cartilage, the knee joint bones rub together, causing friction that hurts the knees, causing stiffness and swelling. It is […]
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Tips for Managing Symptoms and Pain
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis (inflammation or swelling of one or more joints) that primarily affects the spine. It causes spinal joint (vertebrae) inflammation, leading to severe pain and discomfort. This pain results from inflammation of the joints (sacroiliac joints), and the inflammation is called sacroiliitis. The inflammation then spreads to the joints, […]
