Degenerative arthritis of the spine is also known as degenerative joint disease or spinal osteoarthritis or spondylitis. Though degenerative joint disease can occur in any joint of the body, in the spinal column it results in a condition in which…
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The most common type of bone cancer is Osteosarcoma, also known as childhood bone cancer. Osteosarcoma is also the 6th most common type of cancer found in children. Since osteosarcoma develops from osteoblasts (the cells responsible for making bones grow),…
Why does my tailbone hurt?
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What is coccyx (Tail bone) pain? Coccydynia is a type of lower back pain felt around the last bone at the base of the spine (known as the coccyx or tailbone). Tenderness and pain is experienced at the tip of the…
Common Cold Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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Welcome summers – the season of the sun and Ice cream. You would want to eat your favorite ice cream under the cool of the air conditioner. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Well, it is but everything has its pros and…
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What are pelvic floor muscles? A sheet of muscles extends from the pubic bone at the front of the pelvic area to the base of the spine at the back. Known as the pelvic floor, these muscles support the uterus,…
7 Yoga Poses for Back Pain
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Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that strengthens the body, makes it more flexible, and also calms the mind. It involves gentle physical poses, deep and steady breathing and meditation practise. Yoga has been known to relieve back pain, mental…
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Dealing with personal injuries caused by someone else’s negligence can be a devastating experience. For instance, if you’ve suffered from brain injury, spine injury, and other serious injuries, you may need to take some time off to give yourself enough…
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It is well known that arthritis is usually associated with older people. However, pain is not only limited to older folks or adults. Surprisingly, kids can experience arthritis, too. As per the Arthritis Foundation, juvenile arthritis is a term that…
Germ Cell Tumours in Children
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Abnormal groupings of germ cells, which become tumours, tend to develop in the testes or ovaries. Sometimes due to the fact that germ cells can settle in other places along their way to the reproductive organs, tumours can form in…
Role of Keyhole Surgery in Spinal Ailments
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When a person suffers from severe back or neck pain, the discs that connect the bones and ligaments comprising the spinal cord, get severely damaged. If the discs get herniated leading to neurological issues, the harniated part of this disc…
Recovery After Hip Replacement Surgery
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Once you have undergone hip replacement surgery, your recovery would depend on number of contributing factors that influence recovery time. It would be essential to understand that hip replacement is a major surgery and it would be nice to understand that…
World First Aid Day: An Analysis
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World First Aid Day was constituted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It is celebrated on the second Saturday of every September since the year 2000. First Aid is defined as the help given…
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In today’s time of pollution and unhealthy lifestyle choice; keeping yourself safe and healthy against diseases is the biggest challenge. Your thinking, lifestyle, schedule, eating habits, and everything you do affect your health. Then, why do most people fail in…
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If you are a young adult concerned about the health of your aging parents, we understand you would have doubts. You may spend hours on the internet looking for the right answers. Whether it is about the back pain your…
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Acupressure is a therapy that was developed over 5 thousand years ago as a crucial part of Asian and specifically Chinese medicine. This technique involves a very precise finger placement and applying pressure to those specific points along your body….
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Times have changed leading to a cut-to-cut competition in today’s era. Waking up to a rushed morning and running throughout the day, you hardly have time for your health. It is hard to undergo a full-fledged exercise session. You are…
Golfers’ Health
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Few sports are probably as glamorous as golf. Golfers have that distinct aura about them that give the perception that they have an extremely firm body and they indulge in the coolest sport to maintain it that way. However, there…
Top 20 Exercises You Can Do At Workplace
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In today’s world work implies doing your job, sitting in front of your desktop or a laptop for hours at stretch with zero physical activity. It has been found that a sedentary lifestyle is the root cause of many chronic…
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To heal and save people’s lives, Reliance hospital, Navi Mumbai was established. It is a super-specialty hospital that commits to delivering quality healthcare. This renowned hospital is equipped with the best medical technologies and patient-friendly facilities. This is a robust…
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What is tuberculosis arthritis? Tuberculosis arthritis is an infection of the joints caused due to tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is a chronic, debilitating illness caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which commonly affects the lungs once the microorganism enters the body through droplet…