Winter is a welcome change after the sweltering summer heat. However, It also brings with it a lot of discomfort for those suffering from joint pain and stiffness. During winters, the symptoms worsen, especially for arthritis patients. The joint pain and stiffness of the patients...
The hip socket has a cartilage ring on the rim. The ring, called the labrum, is there for several reasons, like acting as a cushion in the joint and securing the ball of the thigh bone in place. During physical activities, the labrum distributes the...
Small and non-cancerous sacs of fluid that usually develop near a joint or a tendon are called ganglion Cysts. The fluid inside these lumps is like the lubrication fluid in our joints. These round or oval-shaped cysts vary in size. Some of them are very...
The need to keep our body’s support structure strong and healthy is very important. Healthy and strong bones are critical to our well-being. So, the right measures must be taken to keep them in their best form throughout our life. We caught up with Dr...
The Achilles tendon is the largest and the most powerful tendon in the human body. It’s positioned between the calf muscles and the heel bone. The tendon translates the mechanical power of the calf muscles to the heel and enables the downward movement (plantar flexion)...
The vertebral column consists of approximately 33 individual bones (vertebrae) stacked together and interlocked to provide the main support to your body. These vertebrae are separated by cushioning discs (intervertebral discs or IVD) made of fibrocartilage. These IVDs protect the vertebrae from grinding together and...
Optimum body weight is important for all of us and more so if you have joint pain due to arthritis. Obesity has its risks in causing and increasing osteoarthritis. If you are overweight, then weight loss can help in reducing joint pain. A correlation between body...
If you suffer from knee pain, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. However, exercises may reduce the painful symptoms if you’re suffering from knee pain due to arthritis or knee injury like a meniscus tear. We consulted Dr Vijay Kumar Sohanlal, a...
Knee injuries are one of the most common reasons that keep athletes on the side-lines. An athlete’s knee suffers from overuse and collision, especially in high impact sports, resulting in a serious injury like an ACL tear or PCL tear. Before we examine how ACL tear...
An active lifestyle is vital for healthy living as it improves our mental health in addition to benefiting our heart, lungs, muscles, and a lot more. Playing sports check all the boxes for a healthy lifestyle activity as it comes packed with health benefits, fun,...
