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Here’s how backpacks impact your posture

Carrying a backpack on one shoulder or beyond reasonable weight can cause bad posture leading to complications like neck pain, headache and muscle tension
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Jumper’s knee: The impactful injury

Though the exact cause of jumper’s knee is not understood, it is believed to be a result of repetitive stress and overuse of the patellar tendon (in the knee)
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Psychosomatic pain: In the mind, but very real 

Pain without any physiological cause, occurring due to anxiety, depression or stress, can be managed by techniques like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation
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When helmet becomes a pain in the neck

Heavy motorcycling helmets, which put additional strain on the cervical nerve roots, could trigger neck pain and lead to other complications
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Repetitive strain injury: When movement causes pain

Repetitive strain injury is the discomfort or pain caused by repeat movements. It can get serious in the absence of adequate care and rest in the early stages
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How right moves take away the pain of dancing

The physical rigour of mastering a dance style is immense. The physical toll, including the pain, can be managed or avoided, say experts
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Pain perception: Who feels it more, men or women?

Pain perception and tolerance is difficult to fathom. In general, people feel pain differently with physiological factors, psychological constructs, social conditioning and coping mechanisms having a say
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ACL tears: When to go for surgery

Interventions for ACL tears range from conservative rehabilitation exercises to arthroscopic reconstruction and newer augmentation surgeries
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Sciatica: How to not let it hit a nerve

Sciatica, which starts with mild numbing or nerve irritation, can leave you in debilitating pain. It can be managed by treatments, exercises and physical therapies
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Fat wallet syndrome: Put your money on the right posture

Fat wallet syndrome is caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve and the piriformis muscle due to the imbalance resulting from people sitting with their wallets in the back pocket
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How to shoe away toe cramps

Toe cramps hit you fast — and go away quickly too. But when they occur too frequently, you need to get medical advice
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Office rivalry: Standing desk vs sitting desk

Using a standing desk improves posture, blood circulation and blood sugar levels. But remember: standing or sitting, staying in one position at a stretch will lead to pain and discomfort
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Side stitch: Mending the common cramp

Side stitch, or exercise-related transient abdominal pain, affects both experienced and newbie runners alike. Experts share tips on how to deal with it
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Fibromyalgia — the mystery pain syndrome

People with this condition become hypersensitive to pain in multiple places but it is impossible to pinpoint the ache or its causes
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A long-standing issue

Prolonged standing causes not just fatigue and pain in the joints, but also swelling and inflammation in the lower limbs, and could lead to varicose veins
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Easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with ayurvedic solutions

The key to managing rheumatoid arthritis using ayurveda is to correct the digestive fire (metabolism or agni). Once digestion is restored, the other symptoms are tackled using a combination of external therapies, medications, and dietary habits
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How to patch up that abnormal gait

Joint problems in the hip and knees affect the gait of many older people. Hence the importance of using assistive devices and getting regular health check-ups for the bones, ears and eyes
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The stairway to good health

Taking the stairs can provide a range of health benefits, from cardiovascular fitness to muscle conditioning
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Lower back pain: do not sit on it

Avoiding sitting for long hours is virtually impossible today. But be it at the work desk, driving, reading or watching television, taking simple measures can help avoid lower back pain
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How to tackle ear pain in children

Ear pain in children could be due to viral or bacterial infections. Wax in the ear and foreign body insertion could also cause pain and irritability
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DOMS day: When your workouts turn sore

Exercising after a long period of inactivity or abruptly changing the workout intensity can induce an intense muscle pain called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)
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Pins and needles? It could be paresthesia

Most people have experienced a tingling feeling on the skin at some point. But if happens a bit too frequently, they should see a doctor
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Walking through total knee replacement surgery

If the recovery process — rehab and exercises — is managed holistically, knee replacement or knee arthroplasty paves the way for a life free of pain
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Hydrotherapy: using water to manage pain

Hydrotherapy or water therapy is the therapeutic use of hot or cold water to manage different conditions
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Angry knee: Synovitis symptoms and treatment

Angry knee or synovitis can cause debilitating pain, swelling and deformity that restrict the range of motion of the knees. Leading an active lifestyle could help prevent it
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The science of pain tolerance

People experience pain differently. The pain tolerance is governed by physiological, psychological and sociological factors apart from the person’s conditioning towards it
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Why does a fever follow a jab?

Fever is a common side effect of vaccinations: it shows the child’s immune system is responding to the vaccine. But its absence does not imply the vaccine is ineffective
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Gentle ways to trim newborn nails

Trimming newborn nails without pricking a finger can be tricky. Experts give tips and tricks on how to ‘nail’ it
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Pop goes the knee now

There are many reasons why the knees create a popping sound. But does it indicate an underlying condition? Experts share their insights
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Snatch comfort from the jaws of pain

Jaw pain can occur because of biological, psychological or social factors. Thermal compression therapy and physiotherapy can help reduce the discomfort
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How to keep arm pain at bay

Doctors blame poor lifestyles, bad posture, excessive use of mobile phones and sitting without support for prolonged periods of time for a rise in cases of arm pain
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Swollen feet: sign of an illness?

Swollen feet and ankles — common in women during pregnancy and when a person stands for long hours each day — can also be a symptom of organ failure
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Breaking bad: how to manage fracture pain

Breaking a bone in any part of the body is traumatic. Facilitating effective healing measures can help lessen the pain from fractures
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Managing third trimester pain

Doctors advise expectant mothers to avoid prolonged standing, abnormal posture, heavy exercise and vigorous activities
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Shoulder pain: test soon and treat early

Since shoulder impingement syndrome is reversible, it is advised you visit a doctor as soon as early signs of pain are experienced
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Back pain? We’ve got your back

Commonly stemming from strain, tension or injury, back pain could be mitigated through managing the symptoms, healthy diet and regular exercise
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Get a grip on chronic pain

For chronic pain management, experts emphasise the need to consider social and psychological aspects apart from physical ones
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How overtreatment impacts cancer patients

When you get a cancer diagnosis, you learn two things: you are stronger than you imagine and you are loved more than you know, writes Dr Ajay Bapna
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