April 2026

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Left shoulder pain can result from muscle strain, joint injury, or conditions like rotator cuff damage and frozen shoulder. In some cases, it may indicate serious heart-related shoulder pain. The shoulder joint has a wide range […]

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Right shoulder pain is a common problem that can affect daily activities like lifting, reaching, or sleeping comfortably. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it easier to injure. Pain in the

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Lumbar traction is a non-surgical treatment that is widely used to alleviate lower back pain by gently stretching the spine. It relieves pressure on the spinal discs, nerves, and joints and enhances mobility. When used properly,

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Sinus tarsi syndrome is a disorder that causes inflammation and instability at the outside of the ankle, typically following an injury or biomechanical problem. The affected persons will typically complain of persistent pain, ankle wobbling, and

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Arachnoiditis is chronic inflammation of the arachnoid membrane, which is the protective covering of the spinal cord and nerve roots. It normally results in chronic pain and neurological conditions, which can seriously restrict movements and living

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Hip impingement is a structural issue that involves the bumping of the hip bones in an abnormal manner, resulting in pain and restriction of movement. Early diagnosis prevents damage to the joints. Non-surgical care is often

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Plica syndrome happens when a soft fold inside the knee gets irritated Medial plica syndrome is the most common form and affects the inner knee Many people notice medial knee pain, clicking, or a catching feeling

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights A lower back brace provides external support to the lumbar spine, helping reduce strain on muscles and improve posture during daily activities. It is commonly used for muscle strain, chronic back pain , herniated discs , sciatica post-surgery recovery,

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Heel bursitis is irritation of small fluid sacs near the heel Retrocalcaneal bursitis is the deeper and more common type Pain often appears as posterior heel pain during walking Swelling, redness, and a tender heel are

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Tendinopathy is a common condition that causes tendon pain and reduced function due to injury or repetitive overuse. It is a broad term for tendon disease, including both tendinitis (inflammation) and tendinosis (degeneration of tendon tissue).