Think of Pain..Think of Cura!

  “Texting neck” is the name for the new diagnosis that is troubling people all over the world. Technology may be moving us forward, but it’s also hunching us forward as well.   The chronic pain we’ve developed, as a result of hunching forward all day long, has become an epidemic. Forward head posture, which was mostly seen in the older generation, is now very prevalent in 16-year-old smart phone addicts.   Clearly stopping all smartphone usage is not an option. So here are some practical ways you can still be on your phone, AND save your neck at the same time.   Here some key points to think about when attempting to change your texting position (and reduce your pain):      1.Keep the phone at eye level. This will help keep the cervical spine in a more neutral position. 2. Minimize the amount that the arms are floating in front of the body. This tends to engage the shoulder muscles which can engage the neck muscles.  3.  Avoid looking down for extended periods. Take a break every

  Sharing the story of a 75 year old female warrior who has battled breast cancer, a shoulder surgery, and stroke about a year back.  Due to these obstacles, she had symptoms like pain and difficulty in using right shoulder, pain in hips while walking, imbalance during walking, difficulty getting in and out of her car - all of which led to a loss in confidence and will power.   After about 15 sessions of physiotherapy over 2 months which included coordination and balance exercises in standing - staggered stance, ball catches in normal stance, reach outs; hip mobility; side walking; lower body strengthening along with a home exercise protocol for hip mobility and shoulder strengthening exercises- with her effort and motivation from her family, she's now able to walk independently. She is now able to get in and out of her car; able to use her shoulder more effectively. She's much more driven now and is working her way fast towards an amazing recovery.

  Heel pain is a common foot condition. It's usually felt as an intense pain when using the affected heel. The pain is often severe and occurs when you place weight on your heel. The pain is usually worse first thing in the morning, or when you first take a step after a period of inactivity. Walking usually improves the pain, but it often gets worse again after walking or standing for a long time. Some people may limp or develop an abnormal walking style as they try to avoid placing weight on the affected heel. Most cases of heel pain are caused when a band of tissue in the foot, known as the plantar fascia, becomes damaged and thickens. The plantar fascia is a tough and flexible band of tissue that runs under the sole of the foot. It connects the heel bone with the bones of the foot, and acts as a kind of shock absorber to the foot. Sudden damage, or damage that occurs over many months or years, can cause tiny tears (microtears) to develop inside the tissue of the planta

  A silent danger lurking over the desks and worksit es of India and it’s costing employers over 6 billion pound in lost productivity each year. The culprit? Work-related joint pains. Studies show that more than 77% Indians are suffering from Occupational injuries. These injuries caused by poor posture and faulty ergonomic workspaces, can easily be avoided through training and providing appropriate equipment, but the responsibility falls on employers to take the lead and implement these vital harm-reduction initiatives. This will not only protect the employees but companies can protect their business from lost productivity and potential work cover claims. The posture: Posture refers to the overall correct alignment of our body and goes deeper than just keeping your spine straight. It’s not hard to recognize bad posture in those around us. Slumped shoulders, a head that leans forward or backward, and perhaps even a protruding ‘potbelly’ are all giveaways that most of us can spot

" Health is something a lot of us take for granted".  We go on living our life, ignoring that back pain that crops up every now and then, paying no heed to pain in the knee when you climb the stairs or even headache that happens every so often. It is alright, you think, it will become fine in a while anyway, right? Wrong! Unless you work on Health, it will not work for you! It’s just like finances you see..the only way to grow is earn & save! I would like highlight a few issues you may think do not need any attention but these lifestyle changes can make all the difference in your lives!  Health is Wealth For Everyone 4 building blocks for health are:   Right nutrition: A good diet in your lifestyle is a key to good health. And much as you may like to think that one additional samosa or that one extra paav will make no difference, the truth is actually quite the opposite.  A proper diet can save you from common lifestyle ailments like diabetes, cholesterol and even blood p

Knee joint pain is one of the most common joint injury. It can be caused by sudden jerk, overuse or by underlying condition like arthritis. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling and stiffness. Knee joint has the main function to bend, straighten and bear weight of the body. Knee joint is more than just the hinge joint as it can twist and rotate to some extent. In order to have this balance of stability and flexibility, knee joint relies on its ligaments and cartilage.  Knee joint involves  4 bones. Thigh bone, two bones of lower legs, and a knee cap. The joint has four main ligaments out of which ACL provides front and back rotational stability to the knee, which is why it is most commonly injured ligament in the knee. The joint surface of the knee is covered by cartilage which produces joint fluid to have smooth movements in the joint line. The joint also has to menisci, which are shock absorbing cushions in the joint.  As joint has got perfect balance