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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Ranchi
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Introduction Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance of the back. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of patients have no known cause.

Typical signs include:

1. Visibly curved spine
2. One shoulder being higher than the other
3. One shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other
4. Clothes not hanging properly
5. A p...more
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Pelvic tilts. A pelvic tilt will help stretch tight muscles in the hips and lower back. Arm and leg raises. Cat-camel. Bird-dog. Latissimus dorsi stretch. Abdominal press. Practicing good posture.
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
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6 imbalances that cause pain—and how to fix them
"pain is a medical condition and a medical issue, says brett jones, owner of applied strength in pittsburgh who is certified for the functional movement screen, a system of tests and corrective exercise strategies. "it's a warning sign. The pain is there to tell you something's wrong.
And that warning sign could be more serious than "you're going too hard. Jones and the other coaches consulted for this piece all had a horror story to tell-...more
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
Refer a physiotherapists. Exercises that can help
here are four exercises that can help you if done on a regular basis:
•lay down y
this exercise will strengthen the extension muscles in the upper back.
How to do it: lie face down with your head lifted off the floor. Your lower back needs to be slightly hyper-extended. Stretch your arms straight out in a y position with your thumbs pointing up. Pull your arms back in an arc until your hands are in a ‘handcuff’ position. Slowly re...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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Your report says there is calcification seen in the covering or the substance of the brain and can be related to earlier infection with tb or similar ones. If you have no pressing effect of it, there is no need to worry.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
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Introduction Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance of the back. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of patients have no known cause.

Typical signs include:

1. Visibly curved spine
2. One shoulder being higher than the other
3. One shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other
4. Clothes not hanging properly
5. A p...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Amritsar
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Introduction Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in the appearance of the back. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of patients have no known cause.

Typical signs include:

1. Visibly curved spine
2. One shoulder is higher than the other
3. One shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other
4. Clothes not hanging properly
5. A ...more
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
Hot or cold packs on the affected area, ultrasound and electric stimulation are some of the other treatments which are used to decrease pain and reduce muscle spasm.
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Physiotherapist•Bangalore
It's due to ligament laxity, try to do passive physiotherapy along isometric exercises for shoulder will help.
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
You can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain. It looks like you are is important to check that. Anemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / leg pain though the...more
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