Physiotherapy is the process of restoring functionality to a site of the body that has been subject to surgical procedures due to certain conditions. It consists of both physical and occupational therapy. It prescribes a series of strengthening and maintaining exercises to a recovering patient for a fixed amount of time to aid in recovery and restore normal form and function.
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Why do I have a sharp pain in my lower back and left abdomen after sleeping with one leg bent up?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in my lower back and left abdomen. I was sleeping with one leg bent up, and suddenly in the morning, I experienced sharp pain. I did exercise the day before; I do not have problems with my urination and bowel movements. However, I am unable to have food because of the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Muscle spasm can be the reason for your pain. As you have a history of lower back pain, I suggest you go for an X-ray of the lumbar spine (LS). I also suggest you apply ointment Diclofenac to the affected area, cover it with a cloth for ten... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I ruptured my Achilles tendon some days ago and was cast in the emergency room on the same day. Although the foot was positioned down, it was not in a full equinus position. After 10 days, the orthopedic surgeon cast me correctly. Currently, I am taking medications Citalopram, Pantopra... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As it is two weeks and the cast plaster of Paris has been removed, you can start physiotherapy sessions with an expert physiotherapist. Slowly it would help if you put weight on the ankle and foot but not fully. As th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male, and I am married. My height is 5'8 feet, and my weight is around 165 to 176 kg. I have been suffering from heavy back pain for the last three to four years. Last year I took treatment for this and got relief for five to six months, but after this, it started ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to have more insight into your problem. Can you kindly upload any investigations taken previously along with the prescription? So that I can have bit more details to guide you better. As per your query, you can have the Vitamin D3 supplement as prescribed ... Read Full »
Is EMS effective for kneecap problems?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18-year-old. My weight is 125.6 lbs I am facing a knee cap problem since I was ten years old. My knee muscles are too weak, so the doctor asked me to use EMS. Should I use it, and is it effective? If it is, then which one should I use and how? Also, does it have side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. In my opinion, you can use EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) if your doctor prescribed it. It should be used twice daily, and you need to top it with a simple knee-strengthening exercise. For a proper prescription of knee stabilization exercise... Read Full »
Is surgery the only option for correcting shoulder injury?
Query: Hi doctor, I hurt my shoulder a few weeks ago. I feel like I have lost sustainability on my shoulder. It pops and cracks in different positions. I went for an MRI. I will attach my report, but my main question is would I need corrective surgery to fix the issue. Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report of the injured shoulder (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I want to suggest physiotherapy treatment, in which passive exercises are given for fixing rotator cuff tendinitis. Try using the ... Read Full »
How to stop shoulder pain while playing archery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an archer. I started doing it two years back. After starting it, I use to have shivers and so I started doing workouts. After a year, I started to have shoulder pain and so I consulted a physiotherapist. He told me that pain occurs due to a lack of strength. So I updated my workout s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have a muscular imbalance. But it can be corrected with proper guided and graded exercises. But this can be a functional pain also. It happens due to changed muscle biomechanics. Please mention the type of strengthening exercise done by you. Please mention the... Read Full »
Is dead arm syndrome the reason for my excruciating shoulder pain?
Query: Hello doctor, My right shoulder is excruciatingly painful. I play quarterback in football and I am 16 years old. Since I participate in a throwing sport, dead arm syndrome is something that I suspect may be the cause of my pain. I have also noticed that my upper right trapezius is lower than my left... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As mentioned by you that you might be suffering from dead arm syndrome. At present I would suggest you follow price protocol, that is protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation. I would suggest you stop doing any sports activities which aggravate your pain. O... Read Full »
Why am I not able to fold my finger since I injured it?
Query: Hi doctor, Before a few days, I got a hit in my finger with a tennis ball. I am not able to hold my finger from that time. I thought it was normal and applied ice over it. Also, I am using an ointment given by the doctor. It has been two days now and still, I am not able to fold my fingers. As there... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, after applying ice for 10 to 15 minutes ask someone to hold your finger from your hand to the first joint. As there are three joints in the finger, ask them to move the first joint slowly without disturbing the second joint and do ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, While driving my bike, my entire bike fell on my right hand. It has been a month now. Usually, I do not have pain while keeping my wrist normal. But when I lift heavy objects or move my wrist, I feel uneasy. What is the reason? What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a history of bike fall on your right hand. It causes jerk and damage to internal carpal bones when the hand touches the ground. Wrist bones connect the hand to the forearms. Wrist movements are controlled by the forearm muscles. I suggest you do some exercise to ... Read Full »
Please help me with lower left back pain that spreads to the left leg and knee.
Query: Hi doctor, Before three months, I started to do my office job. It is desk-based but it involves some lifting, carrying, and a driven commute for an hour every day. I was doing my office work for some years. Before eight weeks, I started to have back pain and it is getting worse now. The pain is shar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. You are suffering from LBA (lower backache). It occurs due to prolonged sitting, improper posture, and bending straight. It often gets radiated from knee to foot. I suggest you take an X-ray or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the spine ... Read Full »