Home Maker Special!

Home maker special-

People have a common perception that most injuries, medical conditions only affect those who spend several hours working outdoors. But what if we tell you that people who stay indoors- such as homemakers - are also susceptible to numerous health problems? rather more susceptible.

There's a saying: home is where the heart is. but for countless homemakers, home is the place where hurt is! almost all indian homemakers encounter various injuries day in day out while engaging in household chores like cleaning and washing.

The most common ones are:

1 sprain: if you're a neatness freak, you wouldn't mind spending half of your day cleaning the entire house. There's a high chance that you may end up with a sprain injury. Sprains occur when you accidentally twist your ligaments. Another major cause of sprain injuries is a sudden fall. If you're mopping the floor or cleaning the bathroom, there's a fair chance that you may slip or lose balance. One must be cautious when working with water.

2 back injuries: these are the most common types of injuries at home. Bending, lifting a heavy bucket or an abrupt movement, here's a small tip- go slow if your cleaning duties include shifting heavy appliances and furniture from one place to another. Can strain your back muscles or ligaments leading to back injury. Many times the injury can result in a persistent, sharp stabbing pain, and hinder your usual routine forcing you to have bed rest.

3 joint compressions: homemakers spend a considerable amount of time standing in the kitchen. As tiring as it is, standing for prolonged periods puts pressure on your joints- knee joint, hip joint as well as those in the feet and the ankle. This leads to excessive wear and tear of the synovial joints, eventually causing them to tear. In due course of time, you will find it difficult to move around and walk even a meager distance.

Treatment:

• The first line of action is to apply a cold pack to the affected area do not apply heat in any form for the initial 24 to 48 hours.
• If the symptoms persist beyond 2 to 3 days consult the physiotherapist 
• Physiotherapy treatment can effectively cure you of such injuries, that too in a short span of time. If you follow the treatment guidelines, and precautions as explained.

 Prevention:

• Starting to get worked up? don't be. These problems can easily be prevented if you follow these steps-
• Avoid sudden overstretching, bending and twisting or lifting heavy weight.
• Keep your body weight in check.
• Maintain a healthy diet- calcium intake can help your bones get stronger.