Author: Ekta Arora (PT)
Neck pain is very prevalent. It can be due to several reasons. But with proper sleep positions, one can ensure good neck alignment while sleeping and can avoid any pain aggravation. Neck pain is often relieved by a good night's sleep. 1. Back Sleeping (Sleeping on your back)- It is vital to support the normal lordotic … Continue reading 3 Ways To Sleep To Relieve Neck Pain
Heel pads on the soles of your feet function as shock-absorbing cushions for the heels. They consist of a thick layer of fatty tissue. Thinning of heel pads due to degenerative changes makes them lose their elasticity and shock-absorbing capacity, which is known as Heel Pad Syndrome. It is also known as Fat Pad Atrophy and is one of … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Heel Pad Syndrome
Veins carry blood to the heart and have one-way valves that prevent backflow of the blood. When the valves of the veins weaken or are damaged, the blood collects in the veins. Blood pooling in the veins makes them enlarged, swollen, and twisted, known as Varicose Veins. It commonly occurs in the legs and feet. … Continue reading 8 Exercises for Varicose Veins
Cervical radiculopathy is also known as a pinched nerve in the neck. It occurs when a cervical nerve is compressed. There are eight cervical nerve roots numbered from C1 to C8 that aid the functioning of the upper limb, from shoulder to fingers. When any of these nerves are inflamed and damaged due to compression, it is known … Continue reading 8 Things You Need To Know About Cervical Radiculopathy
A meniscus injury is the most common knee injury. Menisci are cushioning structures that line the knee joint and allow frictionless knee movement. Each of your knees has two menisci. They are semi-circular in shape and act as shock absorbers of the knee joint. A meniscus tear occurs commonly in sports that require frequent twisting … Continue reading 6 Tips To Prevent Arthritis After Meniscus Surgery
Hysterectomy means the surgical removal of the uterus or womb. There are different kinds of hysterectomies depending upon what all organs are to be removed along with the uterus, like the cervix, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. It can be a total, partial, or radical one. The most common indications for Hysterectomy include -- endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, … Continue reading 6 Exercises To Do After A Hysterectomy
Peripheral neuropathy is the damage to one or more of the peripheral nerves. It results in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and pain in the area supplied by the nerve. The normal functioning of the nerve disrupts. The peripheral nerves send sensory and motor signals to the central nervous system to work. When only one peripheral … Continue reading 10 Exercises For Peripheral Neuropathy In Feet
Tennis elbow is an overuse injury affecting the long extensors of the forearm and the hand. It is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis. As the name suggests, it is common for people involved in racquet sports. But it is also prevalent among people who overuse the extensor muscles of the forearm and wrist, like painters, … Continue reading 5 Exercises For Tennis Elbow
The upper back is the region from the base of the neck to the mid-spine area. It includes the shoulder blades too. Upper back stiffness is prevalent in seated jobs with a prolonged duration of sitting involved. With more and more time spent by everyone on smartphones and laptops, upper back stiffness and discomfort are … Continue reading 9 Stretches For Upper Back
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme exhaustion. It is of prolonged duration and results in decreased energy levels. It is beyond normal tiredness. Fatigue has two components, physical and mental. Due to fatigue, a person feels constantly tired, weak, and exhausted. Symptoms of fatigue include malaise, generalized body pain, headache, sore muscles, sleepiness, impaired memory … Continue reading 8 Causes Of Fatigue
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