REFLEXOLOGY

REFLEXOLOGY

Changing lifestyle has introduced a variety of diseases. You pop painkillers or antibiotics to kill pain instantly, but have you realized what an adverse effect it can have on your health, in the long run? What if I said, that most of your pain could be reduced without any of these medicines? Yes, you heard… Continue reading REFLEXOLOGY

VARICOSE VEINS

VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose veins are veins that are swollen, twisted and enlarged. These are usually dark blue or purple in color. Most of the common reasons are old age and overweight. Sometimes even pregnant women develop varicose veins due to excessive pressure on the legs. The blood flow in veins is unidirectional but varicose veins allow backflow… Continue reading VARICOSE VEINS

ORTHOTICS

ORTHOTICS

What is orthotics? Orthotics is the application of an external device to facilitate structural and functional characteristics. It is a form of external support provided to an injured part to function normally. Orthotics are suggested by doctors to treat legs, feet and back problems. Most of the times custom made orthotics are preferred over prefabricated… Continue reading ORTHOTICS

FROZEN SHOULDER

FROZEN SHOULDER

Frozen shoulder is the common name for adhesive capsulitis. This happens to be a shoulder ailment that restricts your scope of motion. Due to gradual thickening and tightening of your shoulder joint, scar tissue develops. As a result, your shoulder joint doesn’t get enough space to rotate properly. Who is Likely to Suffer from Frozen… Continue reading FROZEN SHOULDER

YOGA

Group of people sitting in lotus position in the fitness studio

In essence of tradition, once we attach the word ‘yoga’ to anything, it specifies that it is a complete path by itself. Introduction The word “yoga” principally means, “that which brings you to reality”. Literally, it refers to ‘union.’  Yoga implies to move towards a pragmatic reality where one knows the definitive nature of the… Continue reading YOGA

BACK CURE DURING GARDENING

BACK CURE DURING GARDENING

Gardening and back pain doesn’t have to be synonymous. When we talk about back pain, what immediately strikes is the excruciating lower back pain one has to undergo. Flare-ups, strain, injuries or just plain old back aches might just decide to make a comeback! What Causes Back Pain during Gardening? Amidst executing all of your… Continue reading BACK CURE DURING GARDENING

TRIGGER FINGER: CAUSES AND CURE

TRIGGER FINGER: STIFFNESS

It could be rightly said that the hands are, imaginably, the extremity we take for granted the most. We habitually utilize our hands in pretty much each and every physical activity, from driving to writing to eating. That’s why it becomes imperative to identify some of the most recognized hand ailments and how they can… Continue reading TRIGGER FINGER: CAUSES AND CURE

SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

As difficult and terrifying as its pronunciation, Spondylolisthesis proves to be a word, when heard, that constitutes immediate fear into your heart. However, such a routine condition is more or less controllable if you undergo appropriate physiotherapy under able supervision. What is Spondylolisthesis? The term spondylolisthesis refers to a condition wherein a vertebra in the… Continue reading SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

DO YOU SUFFER FROM REPEATED ANKLE INJURIES?

ankle-injury

Ankle injuries are among the most common kind of foot injuries and can be catastrophic and extremely painful especially when they occur repetitively. These are often characterized as sports injuries. A reality check – an athlete or not – you can have a twisted ankle anywhere, anytime, any day. Something as simple as walking on… Continue reading DO YOU SUFFER FROM REPEATED ANKLE INJURIES?

MENISCUS KNEE TEAR: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT

MENISCUS KNEE TEAR

One of the most recurrent cartilage injuries of the knee joint, a meniscus knee tear can be quite agonizing and exhausting. A gradual discovery of knee pain, clicking, or cracking over time implies wearing down of the cartilage or meniscus. However, before we jump to the how effective is physical therapy as a remedy to… Continue reading MENISCUS KNEE TEAR: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT