Dr. Basavaraj Kanaji

Your father would be 40-50 year old or beyond. He is most probably suffering from osteoarthritis. MRI is of less importance. Try ice packs application locally. Perform quadriceps exercises. Medications like enzomac and Cartigen will help. You can opt for interarticular injections. Share x-rays.

Do take ift and laser therapy for pain relief for 7 days followed by strengthening exercise from neuro physiotherapist do take balanced diet with rich source of calcium best wishes.

Take paracetamol tablet for pain, give hot fomentation,apply volini gel and crepe bandage. If no relief consult doctor

Heel Pain: Get treated with Ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the Plantar Fascitis weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. You shall do contrast bath to relieve this pain. Contrast bath is nothing but keeping in one tub hot water (bearable heat) and in another tub cold water Ask your father to apply ice in the painful area which would definitely help to greater extent. If still the pain persists then it is better to keep TENS stimulation at one of the nearby physiotherapy clinics.

Avoid fix posture for long time. For OA take physiotherapy session and start some exercise regularly.

Back pain can result from bad posture, a sudden jerky movement, a lumpy mattress or poor lifting techniques. It can also be caused by injury in a work place, by a sports accident or by muscular spasms. It often occurs during pregnancy or, because of decreased flexibility, as people get older. There are also many diseases and pathological conditions that can lead to back pain. These include abdominal or pelvic disease, anxiety, arthritis, cervical or lumbar spondylosis, dermatological problems, kidney disease, rheumatic conditions, tumours and scoliosis. Our modern, sedentary lifestyles have a profound effect on the development of back pain; indeed one of the most effective ways of preventing it is simply to stay active. An average adult in the India spends at least two hours a day in front of a computer screen or television set, and back problems can be triggered if they don’t sit properly. In an age of mobile phones and computer games, such troubles are increasingly inflicting children of school age as well. Top tips for back care: For back pain, better to see your Doctor sooner than later. Take regular exercise – your Doctor can say what’s right for you. Hours in one position can cause problems – avoid computer ‘hump’. During repetitive tasks, vary your rhythm and take frequent breaks. Adjust car seats and on long journeys, take regular breaks to stretch. Pace yourself with heavy work such as gardening – don’t risk a disc! Watch children’s posture – they shouldn’t carry bags on one shoulder or spend too long at a computer without breaks. Avoid strain when lifting, particularly small children and shopping. Your bed could be part of the problem. Seek Doctor advice on choosing a new one. Take a hot bath or shower, soaking in a hot tub, or using a heating pad, hot water bottle, or heat wrap that provides continuous, low-level heat are all ways to bring healing warmth to your lower back.

You would require a detailed physical examination and thereafter investigations. Cause of knee pain need to be assessed by a rheumatologist. Sciatic pain can radiate to back of thighs and legs. But diagnosis of sciatica also needs to be confirmed by a doctor.

Hello this could either represent a snapping band on the outside of the knee or a cartilage injury that you might have incurred while playing or running. Kindly refrain from running, attempt physiotherapy and if no relief in a couenof days. Plan a MRI of the knee.

Hello sir, so many causes for back pain so need a full history and clinical evolution is must. Without proper diagnosis can't treat fully, so consult physiotherapist if possible. Apply the hot water or ice fermentation 3-4 times daily. Mild stretch back and leg muscles. Avoid the long time standing. Avoid forward bending. Learn proper posture.

I think you r suffering from PIVD (slip disc) Go for physiotherapy sessions Bed rest atleast for 10 days Hot fomentation at back Needing at sciatica notch Back exercise.