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Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Back pain during pregnancy is common due to hormonal changes, weight gain, postural shifts, and increased strain on the spine and pelvic joints. Symptoms include lower back ache, stiffness, and discomfort that may worsen with prolonged […]

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. Key Highlights Neck pain during pregnancy is commonly caused by hormonal changes, postural shifts, weight gain, and muscle strain, as the body adapts to support the growing baby. Symptoms include neck stiffness, shoulder and upper back pain, headaches,

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Orthopedic pillows help relieve neck pain by supporting the natural curve of the cervical spine, reducing strain on muscles during sleep. Unlike regular pillows, they are designed to maintain proper neck alignment, preventing stiffness caused by

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Mild knee pain can often be managed at home using simple natural remedies that reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and support joint recovery. Effective approaches include the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, elevation), heat therapy, gentle stretching,

Dr. Swagatesh Bastia MBBS, M S (Ortho), Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (UK), Fellow in Pain Management. Key Highlights Knee swelling occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the joint, often due to injury, inflammation, or underlying conditions. Common causes include ligament tears, meniscus injuries, arthritis, bursitis, infections, gout, or overuse, leading to symptoms

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

Key Highlights Hip pain can result from conditions like osteoarthritis, bursitis, muscle strain, or labral injuries, affecting mobility and daily activities. Hip joint injections are minimally invasive treatments that deliver medication directly to the affected area, providing targeted pain relief and reducing inflammation. Common types include corticosteroid injections, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), hyaluronic acid injections, and

Key Highlights Sciatica pain is caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, leading to radiating leg pain, numbness, or tingling, often more intense than back pain. Common medications include NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), acetaminophen, neuropathic drugs (gabapentin, pregabalin), muscle relaxants, antidepressants, and short-term corticosteroids for inflammation control. These medicines help by reducing inflammation and

Key Highlights Knee pain patches provide localized, temporary relief by delivering medicated or herbal ingredients directly to the painful area through the skin. They work using transdermal delivery, with ingredients like menthol (cooling), capsaicin (warming), or lidocaine (numbing) to reduce pain signals and relax surrounding muscles. These patches are useful for mild arthritis, muscle strain,