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Most people do not notice changes in their spine all at once. It happens slowly. A slight shift in posture. One shoulder looks a little higher in the mirror. Clothes sit differently. At first, it feels like posture or fatigue. Then, over time, the body starts compensating. The back feels strained after simple tasks. Sitting […]

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. A person bends to lift a small box and feels a pull in the lower back. Another person finishes a long day at work, and their back feels tired and tight. Situations like this happen often. The lower

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).

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).