Dr. Amod Manocha

  Pain Management…Your spring in winter Do winters remind you of painful stiff joints and reduced mobility? Do they remind you of the phrase" feeling under the weather"? In the journey of life, one may not even realize when the association of winter shifts from festivities to joint pains. It is not only the joint pains which flare-up, but other pain conditions such as muscular pains, nerve pains, headaches,   backaches,  fibromyalgia   etc may also increase in severity. This problem is not limited to a certain age, with a sedentary lifestyle contributing to the increased incidence across all age-groups. Coping with pain in cold winter months requires extra efforts to avoid the worsening spiral of immobility and increasing pain.  Scientific studies exploring the relationship between pain and weather, have had little consensus, regardless, this is commonly observed in clinical practice. One may appreciate that it’s not easy to evaluate the relationship as multip...

  Is exercise and walking beneficial for joint pain? This is a common concern among  arthritis  patients, and a lack of information prevents people from doing exercise as a beneficial therapy choice. What Effect Does Exercise Have on Joint Pain and Stiffness? The truth is that exercising is healthy for your joints and can relief them from stiffness and pain. The surrounding muscles and tissues play an important role in maintain the joint function and strength. Weak muscles and tissues will simply put further load on your joints. The physiological benefits of exercise include reduced risks of: · Diabetes · Osteoporosis · Obesity · Hypertension · Coronary artery disease · Serum lipid abnormalities The psychological benefits of exercise are equally powerful and immediately after exercising: · Anxiety reduces · Promotes relaxation · Enhances mood and well-being Exercise with joint pain and arthritis is not only possible, but it is also suggested for reducing symptoms and keep...