Hamstring Strain Tips

A meniscus tear is a common injury associated with the knee. The meniscus acts a defensive shield, providing a much-needed cushion to the knees, keeping it stable and injury free. Each knee joints contain two menisci located between the tibia and the femur. In this article, we will discuss important details related to meniscus tear to help you understand the injury better.

Facts related to a Meniscus Tear

A meniscus tear can affect all and sundry. However, sportspersons (especi...more

A neck strain and sprain is not a serious injury. However, they can still cause significant dysfunction and pain.

Causes of Neck Strain

The anatomy of the cervical spine is such that it not only houses, but also protects the spinal cord. Along with this it supports the head and allows it for mobility and motion. But this area, which allows the spine to be flexible can also leave it vulnerable for injury.

Triggers for the onset of neck muscle strain can be:

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Have you undergone cartilage damage recently and are seeking ideal treatment measures? Cartilage damage is a common form of injury that involves your knees. Other joints such as the ankles, elbows and hips may also be affected by cartilage damage. Cartilage, the tough and flexible tissues covering the surface of your joints, acts as a shock absorber, allowing the bones to slide over each other. Cartilage damage may occur because of injuries such as gradual wear, sports injuries and osteoarthriti...more

For Osteoarthritis of knees, there are medications and exercises that can help us avoid any surgery in a lifetime. Do you know Osteoarthritis is a disease that is more likely to develop in case you are aging?

Osteoarthritis is a disease, which affects the joints of your body. It occurs when the cartilages that protect and cushion your bones break down, causing swelling and pain, and may make you immobile. The chances of developing osteoarthritis increase with age as your cartilages star...more

शरीर से लेकर कहावत तक रीढ़ की हड्डी का बहुत महत्व है। अंग्रेजी हिंदी हर भाषा में रीढ़ पर कहावत है। किसी भी व्यक्ति को खुश होना चाहिए कि वो सीधे खड़े हो सकते हैं या बैठ सकता है। इसके लिए रीढ़ की ताकत ही जिम्मेदार है।

रीढ़ की हड्डी सिर्फ एक हड्डी नहीं बल्कि यहा रीढ़ वर्टिब्रे हड्डियों को समूह है जो आपकी खड़े होने, बैठने आपके शरीर को आकार देती है। यह आपके सिर, कंधों और ऊपरी शरीर को सहारा देती है। शरीर को आकार देने के अलावा इसका बहुत ही जरुरी एक काम है। वर्टिब्रे मिलकर रीढ़ की हड्डी में एक ...more

Osteoarthritis, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition where the cartilage between your joints starts wearing out. This condition is common in people above the age of 50 but may affect younger people as well. Osteoarthritis is common in the knee joint and can limit mobility for those affected.

Lifestyle changes and medication can manage the symptoms of the condition, barring the severe cases. In these severe instances, the doctor may suggest joint replacement surgery. Joi...more

Herniated Disc

We all know that spine is one of the crucial parts of our body. The spine forming bones or vertebrae are protected by spongy and small discs. In healthy condition, these discs play the roles of shock absorbers for our spine and help to retain its flexibility. However, while a disc gets damaged, it might break open or bulge. This particular condition is known as herniated disc . This condition is also called ruptured or slipped disc. An individual can be suffering from th...more

When a blow or a fall causes an injury, where the top of your arm bone pops out from your shoulder socket, it s called shoulder dislocation. It is a very painful condition and you need to get this relocated to its position immediately. The tissues and bone related to that particular joint get damaged.

If you ignore this situation or keep the shoulder like this, it will be more harmful and painful for you. There may appear a bump in front or at the back of your shoulder that hurts.
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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a very common problem with athletes and with people who have an active lifestyle. In fact, this can also be caused by any accident due to sudden movement.

Importance of ACL-

The ACL is the supporting ligament, which runs diagonally from back to front right in the middle of the knee, connecting the femur bone and the tibia, and helps the tibia not to come before the femur. Thus the balance of the knee during back and forth movements ...more

Common Summer Orthopaedic Injuries-

Tennis_elbow (tendinitis of the elbow)-
You don t have to play tennis to suffer this injury, inflamed and painful tendons located on the outer side of the elbow. It s a repetitive use condition, so it makes sense that cases flare up when warm weather encourages more outdoor athletic activity.

Pitcher s elbow-
Pitcher s elbow involves the UCL or ulnar collateral ligament, which usually keeps our elbow stable as we perform overhead thro...more