March 2026

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. What is Thumb Arthritis? The thumb is essential for everyday tasks like writing, opening bottles, or using a phone. At its base is the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, which allows the thumb to move freely and grip objects. Thumb […]

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. A person finishes a walk and notices the knee looks larger than usual. Another person bends the knee after sitting for a while and feels tightness around the joint. When someone looks down and sees a puffy knee,

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. A person finishes a walk and notices the knee looks larger than usual. Another person bends the knee after sitting for a while and feels tightness around the joint. When someone looks down and sees a puffy knee,

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Many people notice neck discomfort after a long workday. A person may spend hours looking at a screen, then stand up and feel tightness across the shoulders and neck. Turning the head to one side becomes uncomfortable. Situations

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. A person may notice discomfort in the chest during routine work. After some time, the same pain spreads toward the upper back. It may feel like pressure, a dull ache, or sharp pain between the shoulder blades. Situations

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Lower back pain is a nearly universal experience that affects roughly 80 percent of people at some point in their lives. Whether it is a dull ache after a long workday or a sharp pull from lifting something

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. It often happens in a simple moment. You bend to lift a heavy bucket. You twist while reaching into the back seat of a car. Later that evening, your lower back feels tight. By the next morning, it

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Piriformis syndrome can be a frustrating source of persistent deep gluteal pain, often caused by tightness or irritation in a small but essential hip muscle. Even routine activities like sitting or driving may become uncomfortable. At Alleviate Pain

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Many people notice neck discomfort only after waking up. The night felt normal, yet morning brings stiffness that makes turning the head difficult. Sometimes the pain fades as the day goes on. Sometimes it stays. After a few

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but many women experience physical challenges such as back pain while pregnant. This common issue affects 40–80% of expectant mothers and can range from mild discomfort to significant disruption of daily activities. At