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As the continuous COVID-19 pandemic proceeds we are confronting a gigantic medical care emergency. Worldwide the pandemic has sped up or rather decelerated the whole human populace into the limits. Work from home, social safeguarding, and watchful open-air adventures has upset our passionate prosperity as well as definitely influenced our actual wellbeing. As individuals are limited to their homes with diminished actual work there is quick bone resorption (misfortune) as muscles and bones are not getting satisfactory incitement. Additionally, the absence of openness to the sun during the pandemic has basically influenced nutrient D levels in our bodies. Individuals are as often as possible inclined tired with an absence of energy and strength. Let’s read on to know how one should maintain good bone health during covid . Everybody should be mindful about the well-being of their bones as much as their different requirements. Bones support us and permit us to be portable. Bone wellbeing i...

Muscle pain, also called myalgia, is experienced by many. The most common cause of localized muscle pain is overuse or injury of a muscle (strain). On the other hand, viral infections like influenza (the "flu") may cause systemic muscle pain, as can taking certain medications or having a disease like fibromyalgia or hypothyroidism. Muscle pain can feel different—aching, cramping, stabbing, or burning—depending on what's behind it. In the end, diagnosing the reason for your muscle pain requires a medical history, physical examination, and sometimes, blood and/or imaging tests. Rarely, a muscle biopsy is required. Once diagnosed, your doctor will devise a treatment plan—one that will hopefully give you the relief you deserve. Note that muscle pain in infants and children may have different causes than in adults. Causes: Due to the numerous potential causes of muscle pain , it's easiest to divide them into two categories—those related to localized muscle pain and those t...

Even though a stiff neck is typically caused by a relatively minor injury, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain, the painful flare-ups can be quite sharp or burning. It is good to minimize painful movements and give a stiff neck some rest, but it is also important to keep the neck moving to avoid further stiffening or muscle deconditioning. Below are 4 easy stretches to improve neck flexibility and function, as well as test which movements may need to be modified or avoided until the neck feels better. Some of these stretches may feel good or help reduce pain and stiffness, whereas others may not. If a particular movement starts to increase pain, immediately stop it and try a different movement. Neck Extension (Backward Bending): Gently extend the neck by looking upward and bringing the head backward while keeping the shoulders and back stationary. Once the head has gone back as far as it can go without increasing pain, try to hold the stretch for 5 seconds before returning the ...

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. While playing outdoor games, it is common that you get hurt by one way or the other. Whether it is a graze on the skin or some deep gash, we need to make sure that your bones are not affected due to it. Luckily, there are some of the credible orthopedic doctors in India, with some of the best orthopedic doctors in Bangalore. Here are few of the top 5 best Orthopedic doctors in Bangalore who can treat your muscular injury and treat you with care. Dr. Mani Venugopal: Dr. Mani Venugopal has been practicing since 33 years, in India and also in Leeds, UK. He has worked in many prestigious hospitals in Bangalore like Hosmat Hospital and Fortis Hospitals. He sits at his clinic, ...

Image Source:  Total Orthocare Our shoulder is one of the largest, complex, and most versatile joints in our body allowing a wide range of motion of the arms. The shoulder joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder blade), like a ball and socket. Suffering a direct or indirect injury to the shoulders or any surrounding muscles, ligaments or tendons can cause pain and limit our movement of our arms to a great extent. Other than an injury various other conditions and diseases that affect the surrounding chest region can also cause shoulder pain. These are not a direct pain in the shoulders but due to other known or unknown conditions and are known as referred shoulder pain. There are various conditions related to Shoulder pain : > Frozen Shoulder: Development of Inflammation causes shoulder pain and stiffness in our shoulder. As a frozen shoulder progresses, movement in the shoulder can become severely limited. > Osteoarthritis: The commo...

Image Source: Total Orthocare Physiotherapy is a branch of medical science that deals with restoring movement and functions of our body when affected by injury, illness or disability. It addresses the illnesses, or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physiotherapy is used to improve a patient's physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention and health promotion. Physiotherapy is provided as a primary care treatment or alongside, or in conjunction with, other medical services. Physiotherapists maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them remain independent for as long as possible. Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole p...

Image Source: Total Orthocare As we grow old, the condition of our body also deteriorates. We become less active which is the result of our joints becoming weaker day by day. Our bones lose their mass and become brittle where fractures are more likely to happen. Also the joints stiffen making our range of motion very limited. Such a condition is called Arthritis. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of our joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen the more we age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and they all have a unique set of challenges. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of arthritis, the causes and symptoms, and the forms of treatment available. How to know if the pain in your joint is Arthritis? If you feel that you might be suffering from it then it is advisable to keep a note of your symptoms regula...

Image Source: Total Orthocare Back pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems and many people suffer from it. It is often told that you must sit straight otherwise you will develop back pain later on which is true. A bad posture will seriously affect your health if you don’t correct it especially when sitting for a longer duration. Lower back pain is not a disorder but a symptom of several types of medical problems. It usually results from a problem with one or more parts of the lower back, such as ligaments, muscles, nerves and vertebrae: the bony structures that make up the spine. This pandemic has caused everyone to remain under lockdown and due to this everyone has started working remotely from home itself. So it means we are deprived from the small physical activities that were included in the commuting process. Sitting for long hours in the same position can cause your body to react with pain. Although, back pain can be cured without the need for extensive treatment and o...

Image Source: Total Orthocare It is quite common to injure your ankle while stepping on an uneven surface or missing a step while walking. This is normal and most of the time people get away with just a sprain that can be handled with a pack of ice. Sometimes this is just a small pain however, sometimes it is more than just a pain and can’t be suppressed with an ice pack. An ankle sprain injury happens when the strong ligaments that hold your ankle bones together are stretched beyond their limits such as being rolled, twisted or turned in an awkward way. This limits the motion of your ankle making walking difficult leading to severe pain and discomfort. Ankle sprains can happen to anyone at any age. Participating in sports, walking on uneven surfaces, or even wearing inappropriate footwear can all cause this type of injury. Although, most of the time people complaining of ankle sprain injury are often advised to take rest along with the suggestion of hot and cold treatment. Some swelli...

  Image Source: Total Orthocare We often complain about pain in our hands, wrists, and finger joints. This is due to the fact that because of our habits we repeatedly place our hands and legs in such a way that it wears our muscles in unnoticeably small amounts. Like for example if you work sitting in front of a computer then you will find that your wrists hurt after a while. Or maybe you may find that your knees hurt after you stand up after a long time sitting. You may think that these are just normal pains and will go away after some time and we don’t need to worry too much about it. Unfortunately, we are wrong about that and it may develop certain conditions that we may later regret. One such condition is known as the RSI or Repetitive Strain Injury . Causes: RSI is an injury to part of the musculoskeletal or nervous system caused by repetitive use, vibrations, compression or long periods in a fixed position. Other common names to it include repetitive stress disorders, cumulat...