Ortho Sudha

  Even as the lockdown gets over and India slowly begins to recover, many of us are still working from home. In fact, work from home is starting to feel more normal than going to the office. Many big firms are now debating on whether or not work from home should become a permanent option. Many companies are reluctant to rush into opening their offices, given the concerns around a possible third Covid-19 wave. And while work from home does come with its own set of benefits, there are still some drawbacks. First of all, working from home does no favors to your body. It can have a negative effect on the body. The poor posture that is associated with a sedentary job can be the cause for joint pain. And while earlier you would move around for meetings and conferences, now even that time is spent on Zoom. Joint Pain is a problem that is becoming more and more common in the office going population of India. To avoid these joint pains, here are some simple ways to keep your body healthy ...

  The shoulder joint is the most vulnerable to pain and injuries as it’s one of the most used joints in the body such as in lifting, pushing and many other activities that contain risk of damage to your shoulder joints and tendons. Shoulder pain is generally caused by conditions such as frozen shoulder, arthritis, bursitis, dislocation of the shoulders, fractures as well as inflammation of the tendons, thus it is vital to get proper diagnosis to help in finding an effective remedy and treatment for shoulder pain. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, the following are some tips for shoulder pain relief. 1.      Rest your shoulder. The first thing to do is to rest the shoulder from any work and pressure. Try to avoid lifting heavy things, pushing or doing any heavy work with your shoulders as this may further aggravate the pain or even do more damage to the shoulder joints. 2.      Another method is to apply ice to the affected shou...

  Are you suffering from hand pain? Do you sometimes get an achy feeling in your fingers or wrist? Are you having trouble moving your fingers or gripping things? It might feel like just a little tingle, or it might be a burning pain. You may feel it coming and going, making you unsure on whether or not you should worry about it. To answer your questions, the following are some diseases that affect the hands. Osteoarthritis The joints most commonly affected by hand OA are the wrists, the joints at the base of the thumb, the middle finger joints and the joints that are the closest to fingernails. In the finger joints, OA can cause a formation of nodes (bony knots). Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs as a result of a faulty immune system that attacks mainly the joints but possibly internal organs as well. It comes with symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, inflammation and loss of function. RA generally affects the wri...

  Before you do any stretching exercise, make sure you warm up your shoulder. The easiest way to do that is by taking a warm shower or bath for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also use a moist heating pad or damp towel heated in the microwave, but the shower is the most effective option. While performing the following exercises, keep in mind that you should only stretch to the point of tension not pain. 1.      Pendulum stretch This is your first stretch. First, relax your shoulders. Now stand and lean over slightly, allowing your affected arm to hang down. Swing the arm in a small circle — around a foot in diameter. Make sure you do 10 revolutions in each direction, once a day. As your symptoms get better, increase the diameter of your swing without forcing it. If you feel like you can do more, increase the stretch by holding a light weight (2.5 kilos) in the swinging arm. 2.      Finger walk Stand in front of a wall three-quarters of an...

  If you suffer from aching knees, stiff shoulders, and other painful joints regularly then you’re not the only one. According to researchers, over 14 million people in a recent survey reported that they suffer from severe joint pain, commonly occurring as a result of inflammation in the body. The treatment generally includes regular exercise and supplements, but what you eat can also have a big effect. Many foods have a number of compounds that are supported by scientific research to reduce inflammation and/or pain. So, let’s take a look at some of the most beneficial foods for joint pain. Ginger   Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can be beneficial in treating joint pain. It can be mixed with either tea or plain warm water. It has a good effect on reducing swelling and pain around the joints. It is also often used in many ayurvedic medicines. Adding ginger in your diet has many other benefits too, such as weight loss, treating nausea, increasing metabolism and so ...

  Nowadays, we spend so many hours on mobile phones or laptops which can result in shoulder and neck pain. Poor posture can be the cause of back pain as well as neck pain. Since we are all working from home we experience neck pain far more often than normal. It can take a toll on our day to day functioning. One of the most effective ways to reduce neck pain is through exercise. You can do some simple stretches at home for controlling your neck pain. Exercises for the neck do not need any special equipment. They are easy to do and take just a few minutes. The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint that is capable of moving in different directions. This great mobility however is accompanied by a lack of stability which makes it susceptible to injury and pain. Shoulder pain is the most common complaint people have. Finding a cause for shoulder pain is incredibly important if you want to treat your pain and also prevent it in the future. Shoulder pain can occur due to problems wit...