Psychologist Mehezabin Dordi practices at the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, where she assesses, formulates and implements comprehensive therapeutic interventions for patients with psychological / psychiatric problems, and others. Connect with her: dordi.mehezabin@gmail.com Most of us face struggles at some point in our lives – stress at work, difficulty with a romantic partner or […]
Even as we try to adapt to the new normal thrust upon us by the Covid pandemic that the world continues to battle, one cannot turn a blind eye to the world reaching epidemic proportions when it comes to Diabetes. Of an approximate 537 million adults living with Diabetes today, nearly 80 per cent are […]
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 […]
Sometimes, we experience one of ‘those’ days, when the weight of responsibility weighs you down, a heaviness in your heart, a dark cloud hanging over your head. Minor inconveniences you would usually brush aside now take their toll on you. You really wish no fights today. Perhaps something triggered this, perhaps it’s just a feeling […]
Women-specific health problems become synonymous with being a woman, but you no longer need to suffer in silence. Instead, take a step forward towards preventing and eliminating these women-specific health concerns. One such step is seeking physiotherapy for preventive or corrective measures. What better occasion than Women’s Day to understand the role of physiotherapy in […]
An ancient African proverb says, “When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm.” Times are hard and it can get challenging sometimes to come to terms with the reality of the day. We have been living with the pandemic for two years now and one of the biggest impacts […]
The knee is a vulnerable joint that bears a great deal of stress from everyday activities, such as lifting and kneeling, and from high-impact activities, such as jogging and aerobics. With obesity on the rise, the poor knee joint literary bears the overload. Knee pain is a common complaint among adults and most often associated […]
Nearly a quarter of the Indian population suffers from some skin allergy or the other. Skin allergies occur when your immune system overreacts, resulting in itchy and red rashes on your skin. Allergens are responsible for triggering this immune response to substances that are generally harmless. People with allergies suffer from skin irritation from the […]
. Moody blues or depression is a part of life, more so in winter. It could be the reduced production of serotonin, the feel good chemical in the brain, and sunlight. The real problem lies in identifying depression and suppressing it with anti-depressant drugs. This often leads to a chronic state. Besides, anti-depressants don’t address […]
Like the Upper Cross Syndrome (discussed in the previous article), the Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS) is one of the most common compensatory patterns and a postural disorder in the lower back, pelvis, and hip joints of the muscles. The ‘Unterkreuz syndrome’ is also known as pelvic crossed syndrome, Lower Crossed Syndrome or Distal Crossed Syndrome. […]
Do you find that you’re always being asked to sit up straight? Do you complain of shoulder pain and/or neck pain often? Scared you’re developing a hunchback? If you’re nodding yes to these questions, chances are you may have ‘Upper Crossed Syndrome’ (UCS). This is a muscle imbalance that occurs in the neck and shoulders. […]