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The knee is one of the biggest and most complex joints in the body. The knee is joined by the thigh bone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). The little bones that keep running nearby the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) are alternate bones that make the knee joint. Ligaments associated with the knee-related leg muscles move the knee joint. Tendons join the knee bones and provide help to the knee:
The foremost tendon keeps the femur from sliding in reverse on the tibia (or the tibia...more
The foremost tendon keeps the femur from sliding in reverse on the tibia (or the tibia...more
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Multi Speciality•Navi Mumbai
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis and unlike rheumatoid arthritis, the cause of osteoarthritis is not due to any inflammation such as the immune system attacking the joints. Rather, the cause of osteoarthritis can be attributed to the wear and tear of the protective cartilage on your bones over time. The most common parts of your body which may get affected by osteoarthritis are the knees, hands, and spine. Even though osteoarthritis cannot be cured, it is worth noting that the...more
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First is to consult orthopaedic surgeon to decide whether joint is badly affected for undergoing surgical treatment.
If doctor says not very bad or if you are sure you do not want surgery then contact me for capsules treatment.
If doctor says not very bad or if you are sure you do not want surgery then contact me for capsules treatment.
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Do u have multiple joint pain
This may not be oa but some other type of arthritis
U need to find cause n treat accordingly
This may not be oa but some other type of arthritis
U need to find cause n treat accordingly
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Pain Management Specialist•Delhi
Knee pain is a common phenomenon that plagues many individuals irrespective of their age. It can be the outcome of wear and tear, torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. Medical conditions such as infections, gout or arthritis (painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints) can also lead to knee pain.
Minor knee pain can be eased by self-care remedies such as physical therapy and simple painkillers. However non resolving issues may require input from experts such as pain management sp...more
Minor knee pain can be eased by self-care remedies such as physical therapy and simple painkillers. However non resolving issues may require input from experts such as pain management sp...more
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You can do the following exercises for neck pain
a person can ease the symptoms of cervical spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head...more
a person can ease the symptoms of cervical spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head...more
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Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis, where the bones in a joint are affected. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the bones and joints that causes the joints to become swollen and painful. Knee is most commonly affected by arthritis. It is most commonly seen in the ageing population, with females being affected twice more than the males. Knees can majorly be affected by either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Among the two, osteoarthritis has a greater prevalence.
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Pain Management Specialist•Guwahati
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis, where the bones in a joint are affected. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the bones and joints that causes the joints to become swollen and painful. Knee is most commonly affected by arthritis. It is most commonly seen in the ageing population, with females being affected twice more than the males. Knees can majorly be affected by either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Among the two, osteoarthritis has a greater prevalence.
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Consuming a gram of fish oil and including some spinach in the diet could help patients with osteoarthritis to ease their pain, and reduce the risk.
Osteoarthritis is a joint inflammation that results from cartilage degeneration. It is a common disorder amongst the elderly which is marked by pain in joints, hands, hips and knees.
The study published in the journal 'Rheumatology' examined the link between diet and the effective self-management of osteoarthritis.
Osteoar...more
Osteoarthritis is a joint inflammation that results from cartilage degeneration. It is a common disorder amongst the elderly which is marked by pain in joints, hands, hips and knees.
The study published in the journal 'Rheumatology' examined the link between diet and the effective self-management of osteoarthritis.
Osteoar...more
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