Knee Pain - Treatments, Tips and Remedies

Knee pain can be arise due to different conditions such as sudden injury or underlying conditions like arthritis. The treatment method may vary according to the  situation. Some symptoms of knee injury involves pain swelling and stiffness.

Dr. Raju Easwaran is one of the Best Knee specialist in New Delhi, providing various treatments like arthritis treatments, knee joint replacement to relieve from knee pain.

If you give more attention in your daily activities you can reduce knee pain. Here are  some tips for you.

• Losing body weight as little as 5 percent of your weight will help to reduce stress on your knees. So keep a healthy diet and do regular exercise in a right way.
• Good exercises are walking and swimming for a person who experiences knee pain.
• Be sure to warm up and cool down after exercising
• Physical and occupational therapies are good choices for knee pain
• Resting and relaxation have the same importance as the physical activities. Learn stress relieving techniques like deep breathing and meditation to reduce pain.
• If you're not getting enough sleep that may be because of arthritis pain, consult your doctor and get a proper pain management to have a healthy sleep.
• Using ice pack in a safe manner can help to relive pain and stiffness. Also heat can help stiffness.
• Taking hot shower in morning and warm bath before bed at night also help in pain relief

If you are experiencing severe osteoarthritis symptoms, then please dont continue with conservative treatments, surgery may be the best option, consult an orthopedic specialist and ask about arthroscopic procedure or total knee replacement.

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When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor?

Injuries that happened during sports activities can affect various body parts some of the common sports injuries are listed here they are knee injuries, strains & sprains, fractures, dislocations, shin splints and compartment syndrome.

Depending upon the injury, the treatment strategies may vary, some kind of injuries can be self treated, if it is more complicated issue then you must go for orthopedic treatments, if you leave it untreated that can make severe orthopedic problems in future.

Shree Meenakshi Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, a Sports Medicine Clinic in New Delhi with the expertise of Dr. Raju Easwaran (Sports medicine Doctor New Delhi) focuses on treatment of sports injuries and also prevention.

When to See aSports Medicine Doctor?

Sports injuries can be categorized in to two they are chronic and acute injuries.

If you met with a fracture or injury at the time of a sports activity that is belonging to acute injury. The symptoms are,

• sudden severe pain
• incapability to place a weight
• swelling, redness & weakness
• extreme tenderness
• throbbing sensation
• a visible dislocation or break
• limited range of motion

If you can find any of these signs during a sports injury, then you should consult a sports medicine doctor immediately. otherwise start self-treatment as soon as possible.

Chronic injuries can happen as the after effects of overusing certain body parts during a sports activity over a long interval of time.

Signs of chronic injury involves

• pain when resting
• constant swelling
• stiffness of certain area of body that becomes better with movement
• pain during exercise

In such situations, you may need continued treatment until the problem get resolved completely. The procedure includes chiropractic care, physical therapy, alternative treatments etc.

If you have any problems related with sports injuries, you can make an online appointment with our orthopedic specialist.

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What is Frozen Shoulder? How can Treat Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder

One of the most common problem people facing in their middle age is shoulder pain. This is because the shoulder is a complex structure in our body that does a lot for us.

The frozen shoulder medically termed as capsulitis leads to pain and stiffness in your shoulder, Over time your shoulder beacomes very hard to move.

What are the reasons behind frozen shoulder?

The causes of frozen shoulder are not completely understood. Anyway these are some causes behind frozen shoulder.

Over the time the shoulder capsule thickens and leads to formation of adhesions (stiff bands of tissue)

A few elements that may put you at risk for developing frozen shoulder.

• Age : People between 40 to 60 years old have more chances to happen frozen shoulder.
• Immobilization : If your shoulder has been immobilized for an intrval of time whether from surgery or injury, you may be at risk.
• Diabetes : People who have diabetes are more likely to develop frozen shoulder
• Other diseases : Some diseases associated with frozen shoulder are – hypothyrodism, hyperthyrodism, parkinson's disease and cardiac disease.

What can I do to help my frozen shoulder?

Taking pain killers can definitely reduce your pain, but it doesn't have the capability to resolve the issue completely. However here are some remedies to reduce frozen shoulder and shoulder pain.

1. Gentle movement is a key to improve the symptoms of frozen shoulder, so you need to make sure       that you are stretching and moving regularly.

2. Applying a warm compress to the affected area can help relieving pain also this will increase blood     flow to the area.

3. If you're in the early stages of frozen shoulder bad posture can make it worse.

When you are working on a desk or reading or while watching TV on the sofa, make sure that you     are sitting in a good position

Frozen shoulder usually gets better on its own. But if symptoms persists more than two weeks, see your doctor. 

Dr. Raju Eashwaran is leading orthopedic doctor in Delhi, he provides variety of treatments that may improve your shoulder's flexibility and recover from shoulder pain.

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Prevention & Management of Sports Injuries

For most of you who are avid runners or sports personnel, injuries can be frustrating and at times prove devastating for your career. Returning back to the sport too soon after an injury can also prove to be destructive.

This is where Sports Medicine also known as Sports and Exercise Medicine comes to play. It is only very recently that this field of medicine has got so much importance. It refers to the field of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in sports and exercise, including their prevention,

diagnosis, and treatment.

Some of the common Sports Injuries are listed below

Concussion- caused by severe head trauma much like a seizure

Muscle Cramps- a sudden tight, intense pain caused by a muscle locked in spasm.

ACL Sprains- The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) helps in comfortable knee movement. It can rupture when the foot is planted and the knee twists to change direction.

ACL Tears- This causes major pain and causes the knee to "give out". It can cause the knee to never be the same.

Ankle Sprain- Stretching of ligaments that hold the ankle bones in place.

Shin Splints- Pulling away or inflammation of the tissue that attaches the muscles of your lower leg to the shin bone

Muscle Strains- Cause pain and loss of function

The treatment options include analysis of patient’s mobility, exercise testing, and administering exercises that can improve the range of motion as well as the general health.

Shree Meenakshi Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, a Sports Medicine Clinic in New Delhi with the expertise of Dr. Raju Easwaran (Sports medicine Doctor New Delhi) focuses on management of sports injuries and also preventing them. The importance of Sports Medicine lies in not only being curative and rehabilitative, but also being preventative, which may actually be the most important one of all.

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Is Osteoarthritis the Cause of Your Hip Pain !!

Hip Arthritis

Arthritis of the hip is a disease which wears away the cartilage between the femoral head and the acetabulum, the two bones will scrape against each other, raw bone on raw bone. When this happens, the joint becomes pitted, eroded and uneven. The result is pain, stiffness and instability. In some cases, motion of the leg may be greatly restricted.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is degenerative and although it most often occurs in patients over the age of 50, it can occur at any age, especially if the joint is in some way damaged.

It is usually confined to the large weight-bearing joints of the lower extremities, including the hips and knees, but may affect the spine and upper extremity joints, too. Patients with osteoarthritis often develop large bones spurs, or osteophytes, around the joint, further limiting motion.

Causes

Osteoarthritis of the hip is a condition commonly referred to as "wear and tear" arthritis. Although the degenerative process may accelerate in persons with a previous hip injury, many cases of osteoarthritis occur when the hip simply wears out. Some experts believe there may exist a genetic predisposition in people who develop osteoarthritis of the hip. Abnormalities of the hip due to previous fractures or childhood disorders may also lead to a degenerative hip. Osteoarthitis of the hip is the most common cause for total hip replacement surgery.

Symptoms


The first and most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain in the lip or groin area during weight bearing activities such as walking. People with hip pain usually compensate by limping, or reducing the force on the arthritic hip. As a result of the cartilage degeneration, the hip loses its flexibility and strength, and may result in the formation of bone spurs.

Finally, as the condition worsens, the pain may be present all the time, even during non weight-bearing activities.

Treatment

Before considering total hip replacement surgery, your doctor and you may try various non-surgical therapies. An appropriate weight reduction program may be beneficial in decreasing force across the hip joint. However, weight reduction can be difficult for people with hip arthritis since the arthritis pain precludes them from increasing their activity and burning calories. An exercise program may be instituted to improve the strength and flexibility of the hip and the other lower extrremity joints. Lifestyle and activity modification may be undertaken in an attempt to minimize the activities that are associated with hip pain. Finally, various medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and nutritional supplements to reduce pain and inflammation associated with the disease may be considered.

Assistive devices like a cane or a crutch can help to reduce the force transmitted through the hip joint during walking and thereby may help to decrease hip arthritis pain. If non-surgical treatment is unsuccessful, you and your surgeon may decide that a total hip replacement is the best available treatment option.

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Best Solution for Shoulder Impingement / Rotator Cuff

One of the most common physical complaints is shoulder pain. Your shoulder is made up of several joints combined with tendons and muscles that allow a great range of motion in your arm. Because so many different structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems. The rotator cuff is a frequent source of pain in the shoulder.

The shoulder impingement or rotator cuff is a common source of pain in the shoulder. Pain can be the result of:

• Tendinitis. The rotator cuff tendons can be irritated or damaged.
• Bursitis. The bursa can become inflamed and swell with more fluid causing pain.
• Impingement. When you raise your arm to shoulder height, the space between the acromion and rotator cuff narrows. The acromion can rub against (or "impinge" on) the tendon and the bursa, causing irritation and pain.

Cause

Rotator cuff pain is common in both young athletes and middle-aged people. Young athletes who use their arms overhead for swimming, baseball, and tennis are particularly vulnerable. Those who do repetitive lifting or overhead activities using the arm, such as paper hanging, construction, or painting are also susceptible.

Pain may also develop as the result of a minor injury. Sometimes, it occurs with no apparent cause.

Symptoms

Rotator cuff pain commonly causes local swelling and tenderness in the front of the shoulder. You may have pain and stiffness when you lift your arm. There may also be pain when the arm is lowered from an elevated position.

Beginning symptoms may be mild. Patients frequently do not seek treatment at an early stage. These symptoms may include:

• Minor pain that is present both with activity and at rest
• Pain radiating from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm
• Sudden pain with lifting and reaching movements
• Athletes in overhead sports may have pain when throwing or serving a tennis ball

As the problem progresses, the symptoms increase:

• Pain at night
• Loss of strength and motion
• Difficulty doing activities that place the arm behind the back, such as buttoning or zippering

If the pain comes on suddenly, the shoulder may be severely tender. All movement may be limited and painful.

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