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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

You walk comfortably on flat ground. Everything feels normal. Then you reach a staircase. The moment you lift your foot onto the next step, a sharp ache appears in the knee. It may fade once you reach the top, yet the next staircase brings the same discomfort again. Many people describe this exact experience as

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. You are halfway through your second trimester. Your lower back already feels different. One evening, while adjusting pillows before sleep, you notice another discomfort. A dull ache at the base of your neck. By morning, it feels tight

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,

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, the first reaction is usually concern. Swelling often appears suddenly and can make normal movement uncomfortable. Many

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,

Hip pain can be a persistent and exhausting companion that disrupts everyday life, making even simple movements like walking or climbing stairs feel difficult. At Alleviate Pain Clinic, we understand that finding relief is your top priority, especially if you want to avoid surgery. Today, injections for hip pain have become a key part of