As working mums we sit for long hours at our desk job or stand for long hours at home with our kids for the rest of our day. These stresses can build up gradually over days and weeks, leading to back pain and sometimes to leg and bottom pain, also known as Sciatica. In this blog lets discuss the three typical signs of sciatica ....
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In this blog post, the author discusses the age-old debate of whether a hot pack or a cold pack is better for muscle pain. They simplify the topic by explaining the effects of each type of pack. Cold packs are said to constrict the blood vessels in the affected area, reducing blood flow and helping to alleviate swelling and inflammation. They are recommended for acute injuries and when there is soreness and achiness in the muscles. On the other hand, hot packs are said to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the area. They are beneficial for muscle spasms, stiffness, and catching sensations in the muscles. However, the final decision on which pack to use depends on individual preference and response. The author emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and experimenting with both types of packs to find what works best for each individual ......
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If you are a working mum in a job that involves hours of sitting and you have back pain, you might have experienced a tingling numbness or a shock like sensation going down into the back of your leg. This is a typical nerve pain that originates in the sciatic nerve and is known as Sciatica. Lets discuss why your sciatica is worse when sitting .....
If you have arthritis of the knee your doctor may have advised you to lose weight. This is a generic advice given by doctors or healthcare professionals to every patient with OA (osteoarthritis) knees. However it is not easy as most exercises can flare up your knee pain and unless you manage the trifecta of exercise, a healthy diet and reduction of inflammation in the knees, weight loss seems like an impossible achievement. In this blog we will discuss if knee arthritis can go away with weight loss, what kind of exercises can help you and most importantly how to reduce inflammation in your knee. (These components are applicable to all painful joints in the body) ....
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If you suffer from spinal (neck & back) and joint pain you might have heard people say that this is a normal part of the ageing process but have you ever wondered how some people can stay fit and healthy even as they age? Have you seen 90 year olds doing inversion exercises with the ease of a little child? How are their bodies any different from ours? In this blog, lets discuss three common myths about spinal (neck & back) and joint pain, along with a simple solution that actually works ....
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