Isometric exercises are done to improve the muscle strength of weak muscles. In addition, this will increase the range of motion of the muscles with a restricted range of motion. In isometrics, the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction. Some isometric strength training exercises are planks, quadruped knee hover, side planks, etc. These exercises are done in static positions.
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I have ongoing neck and shoulder discomfort. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old female. I have been suffering from neck and shoulder pains almost every single day for about three years now. It occurred suddenly one day very mildly. I just assumed I 'slept wrong' and thought it would go away on its own. The pain has been more on my right side. It ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it seems to be a tight scalene and trapezius muscle on the right side of the neck. You simply need to do self-stretching to get rid of the pain. I suggest the following: Isometric neck contraction and neck stretching towards the left side fo... Read Full »
Can my twisted knee cause any ligament or meniscus tear?
Query: Hello doctor, I was playing football yesterday, and as I stretched for the ball, my right leg which was in the air got caught at the end of my foot causing my foot to go outwards and my knee to twist. I continued to play, but my knee felt unstable, and I could sometimes feel a sharp pain on the insi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know if there was swelling around the knee joint and if was there any clicking sound while twisting your knee. I would recommend you give complete rest to your knee and do an ice pack three to four times a day for 15 to 20 minutes each time and see ... Read Full »
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