Dr. Ashutosh's Health & Wellness

Whento ice and when to heat? When it comes to pain or an injury, there is often much confusion about when to ice and when to heat. Therapeutic icing and heating are a safe, cheap and easy self-treatment option for many common painful problems, but knowing which one is correct for a particular issue leaves many of us unsure. Heat and ice are recommended for a range of muscular skeletal injuries as ways of reducing pain, decrease swelling or increase healing. However, knowing how often and how long we should apply either of these methods for is also something we can be unsure of. Hopefully we can help clear this up a little! To begin with, whether we use the icing method or the heating method, 15-20 minutes on and off is usually considered a reasonable amount of time. Ice should generally be used for injuries . Ice helps to calm down damaged tissues that have become inflamed, red, hot and swollen (usually from injuries such as, knocks, and sprains ). As wor...

Cervical Spondylosis or Neck Pain:Physiotherapy is the Best Way to Recover  Daily wear and tear on the body can cause changes to the bones, discs and joints of your neck, a condition called cervical Spondylosis. The most common symptoms of cervical spondylosis are neck pain and stiffness, the result of the cervical discs losing fluid and becoming stiff over time. In some cases, these changes can compress the nerve roots in the spinal cord, causing numbness, tingling and difficulty walking. Cervical spondylosis is very common - affecting more that 85% of people over 60 - and tends to get worse as you age. If you have chronic neck pain, schedule an appointment with your best physiotherapist in malviya nagar jaipur to Dr. Ashutosh sharma,PT to learn how we can help you feel better and improve your quality of life. Signs & Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis Symptoms of cervical spondylosis may develop over time. These can include: ...

4 Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy and Happy       Whether it's a Back pain, herniated disc , spinal stenosis , or strained muscles , it can take some time to diagnose and treat the causes of back pain . And all the while, you're trying to navigate health insurance, work and family life, and everyday stressors—all while dealing with your back pain. 1. Let your spine really rest while sleeping. While you're lying down, all the structures in your spine that have worked hard all day finally have an opportunity to relax and be rejuvenated. To make the most of this time, you need a mattress and pillows that allow your spine to rest in a supported and comfortable way. See Mattresses and Sleep Positions for Each Back Pain Diagnosis and Best Pillows for Different Sleeping Positions Your choice of mattress and pillow is largely based on personal preference, your preferred sleep positions, and your specific back or neck problem. As long as you're choos...