Many patients ask me how they could get more energy for their daily activities. Being a holistic physical therapist, I explain the significance of emotional and mental health adequacy, sleep, scheduling, exercise and nutrition. While many of these interventions help significantly, some patients with autoimmune disorders often still struggle with energy and fatigue. Then there […]
The turning of a new year symbolizes the turning of a new leaf for many of us… a chance to shed bad habits and start afresh. With a new year, we hope to see a new us! So, what are the most common New Year’s Resolutions? According to a survey, one-third of the population wants […]
It’s no secret that physiotherapy is the ‘go-to’ option for treating most injuries and physical impairments. Back and neck pain, sprains and strains, deconditioning and imbalance, sports injuries and aging … these will certainly improve when you have regular physiotherapy. Truly effective physiotherapy almost always involves a home program. These are the exercises that you […]
One day you’re fine, and the next, you’re struck by excruciating shoulder pain – the kind that takes your breath away. Then comes the first of many sleepless nights. Welcome to the mysterious and miserable world of ‘frozen shoulder’. Clinically termed as ‘adhesive capsulitis’, frozen shoulder can literally develop overnight. The lining (capsule) of the […]
Around 80 per cent of adults claim to suffer back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the leading contributor to absenteeism at the workplace. Unfortunately, the relief gained from pills is usually temporary. Treating the pain itself and not the cause, will only help so much, which is why many individuals turn […]
Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, as is more commonly known, is a progressive brain disease, that affects the brain cells and leads to loss of body function, behavior changes, and memory loss. Usually, ignorance about the early symptoms can lead to the worsening of the situation. The following are ten signs that may help you catch […]
“Physiotherapists only see people in pain…. Physiotherapy requires a doctor’s note…. Physiotherapists only treat athletes…” If you’ve had these thoughts, you’re not alone. Misconceptions about physiotherapy inhibit many from seeking help even when needed! Physiotherapy is an essential part in most fields of healthcare. A physiotherapist plays a huge role in your well-being and health, […]
The best type of exercise for beginners is the one you will actually get down to doing and not push for that elusive ‘tomorrow’ that just doesn’t come! Truth is, it doesn’t matter whether you’ve never exercised before, are a newbie to home workouts, were a keen gym workout aficionado before the years of never-ending lock-downs or if you’re […]
Us Bawas love centuries, then be it cricket or life! We generally tend to live long and strong, but many people worry about their cognitive (intellectual/mental) health. They fear their mind will no longer be as sharp as earlier. The thought of losing the cognitive ability they had in their youth feels scary. You know […]
Two of the most common complaints I receive from my patients, are that of back-ache and neck-pain. Of late, there’s also been a growing number of patients complaining of headaches, especially after the pandemic. You might wonder why a patient with a headache would consult a physiotherapist, when one could simply pop in a few […]
After the long and enforced, stay-at-home vacation thrust onto us by the pandemic, it’s a relief to have some real vacation time! These days, many prefer road trips over mass transport services. Hardly surprising to see many patients complaining of aches and pains after long hours of car travel! Stress and discomfort while driving is […]