Knee replacement surgery may be recommended by an orthopaedic surgeon when one’s knee has been damaged to the point where bending the knee is impossible without debilitating pain. Knee replacement surgery serves the following purposes…
Treating Neck and Back Pain Without Surgery
Neck pain and back pain are common. In some cases, the pain can limit movement or mobility and can even interfere with quality of life. We highlight several treatment options which do not need major procedures or surgeries.
Treatment of spinal deformities
A spinal deformity occurs when there is misalignment or exaggeration of the natural curves in one’s spine. Such conditions can affect the spine’s ability to function properly.
Managing Office Syndrome: A Path to Medical Wellness for Asia’s Busy Professionals
The modern office-based workforce, especially in the rapidly growing economies of Asia, spends long hours at workstations or in front of computers. This has led to a growing health issue known as “Office Syndrome”, which refers to a spectrum of physical and psychological symptoms.
Back Pain and Leg Symptoms in Older Adults – When is it Serious?
Back pain can be a troublesome problem as we get older, but how do we know when it is a harmless annoyance or a sign of something more serious? Although back pain is often due to “wear and tear” or degenerative changes in the aging body, there are times when it can indicate a more serious underlying condition, especially when there are symptoms affecting both the back and legs.
Considering joint replacement surgery for hip or knee pain?
Two of the most common causes of hip or knee pain are osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Both will reduce mobility and independence over time.
Top 4 causes of joint pains in children
When children complain of pains and aches in their joints, there can be a number of causes behind the pain. It helps to quickly identify these causes.
Is your neck pain or headache caused by a brain tumour?
Brain tumours are extremely rare. But when a brain tumour does develop, it can cause unusual headaches and neck aches, as well as other symptoms.
Treating surgical abdominal pain in children
Tummy (abdominal) pain due to surgical conditions such as appendicitis or intussusception require surgical treatment.
Pain management, treatment and complications of shingles
Painkillers are used in tandem with antiviral therapy, which shorten the length of a shingles attack. Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication.
How to make neck pain go away without seeing a doctor
Most cases of neck pain will improve on its own, but a doctor is needed if there is severe pain, persistent pain, radiating pain, numbness, and limb weakness.
Can supplements such as glucosamine sulphate cure or prevent knee pain?
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation do not recommend health supplements such as glucosamine in treating knee pain.
Red flags which tell you that your back pain needs medical attention
Most cases of back pain are caused by muscular strain, but in rare cases, unremitting back pain can be a sign of more sinister health issues.