Hip pain is a common problem associated with pain in the hip joint, leg or pelvic regions. Unnatural bending or overuse of the muscles in the hip area can cause pain and inflammation. Sudden and intense pain in the hip can be due to hip fractures that can be serious. The other causes of hip pain are arthritis, tendonitis, sciatica, sprain, or any other injury to the hip bones. The treatment for this kind of pain depends on their intensity and severity of the injury to the region. Application of heat, pain medication, exercises, physiotherapy and massage can help in relieving pain in this situation. Extreme conditions of pain and immobility need immediate medical attention.

Medial epicondylitis or the golfers elbow is an elbow pain where the golfers have injuries to the inner side of the arm joint. The overuse of the muscles leads to such a phenomenon where the inner ligament of the muscle gets over stretched leading to such a problem. It is a form of tendonitis where inflammation is caused to the tendons attaching the muscles and the bones

Knee pain is the most common occurring pain in a human body. The logic is simple. It is the most used part of the human body. Whether you stand the knee is in the thick of things. The overusing of the knee leads to Knee Pain where it is intermittent in the beginning and worsens with time if left unattended. Doing too much exercise after a length of time also leads to knee pain as too much pressure is exerted on the body too soon.

Lumbar Spondylosis is the condition in which the spondylosis of the spine affects the lumbar region or the area that provides support to the spine. The vertebrae in this region carries much of the body weight and hence is prone to stress and strain. The symptoms include low back pain, tingling sensation caused due to pressure on the lumbar region and inability to stand or walk properly. The diagnosis involves X-rays and CT scans to find out the changes to the bone structure and degeneration that has taken place in the affected area. Depending on the extent of injury and severity of condition, treatment options are chosen. Early stages of this condition can be treated effectively through physiotherapy, massage techniques and lifestyle changes that contributes to muscle strengthening and improved blood circulation in the area. This form of therapy is useful in strengthening the spinal cord, rectifying damages to bones, developing inner strengths of the body to resist and overcome the problem. It also helps in improving flexibility of the body and help in maintaining correct posture for long lasting relief from pain and discomfort. Severe conditions may require prolonged medication and surgical treatment.

Chest Physiotherapy is associated with a range of treatments which improves the respiratory improved oxygen supply to the body of the respiratory muscles and eliminates secretion from the respiratory system. Clearing of secretion from the lungs is an important function conducted through chest physiotherapy. There are a wide range of procedures which are conducted like Percussion and Deep Breathing which depends on the condition of the patients.

Neck pain is a common problem caused due to incorrect posture, straining of muscles in the neck region or viral infections that leads to swelling of the glands in the region. Chronic neck pain can cause much discomfort resulting in stiffness, tenderness, weakness and restricted movement of the neck. Pain can spread to arms accompanied by sharp shooting pains. Most of the times this condition is treatable with the help of some exercises and physiotherapy sessions that provide long term relief from pain, discomfort and immobility caused due to stressing or straining of the neck muscles. This form of treatment is most effective in relieving the symptoms and ensuring that the patient does not have recurrant problem through lifestyle modification and awareness of correct body postures. Extreme pain requires medication and surgical procedures for rectifying the damage done to the tissues.

Post Operative conditions are extremely critical where the patients require good physiotherapy to take care of post operative conditions. It all depends on the type of surgery been done on a patient, the history of the patient while planning a physiotherapeutic rehabilitation program for the patients. Post operative complications normally arise from Common surgeries requiring physiotherapy as post operative care can reduce them considerably and can act as a catalyst for a faster recovery. Complications like wound infection, post-op fever, minor lung collapse known as atelectasis, primary haemorrhage, infection, respiratory problems and a lot more can be dealt with physiotherapy.

Plantar Fasciitis refers to inflammation of the tissue at the base of the foot. The tissue in this region links the heel bone to the toes and often gets stretched or overused leading to swelling, pain and tightening of tendons. This condition is often caused due to over-weight or obesity, problems in foot arch (flat foot) or running for long distances across rough surface. It often leads to difficulty in walking and the pain develops slowly over a period of time. Physical examination of the region may reveal tenderness in the region, swelling and stiffness of the muscles. Treatment of this condition involves pain medications, stretching exercises for the heel, resting, and use of splints to allow the area to heal. Physiotherapic sessions provide long term relief through improved blood circulation and strengthening of muscles for effective results.

Repetitive Strain Injury is the most common injury caused due to occupational hazards by todays young working class. Constant clicking of a mouse long hours in front of the computer causes repetitive strain to the eye and musculoskeletal disorders. This is also known as a Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) which stems up from our repetitive weeks after weeks which causes microscopic tears and can be extremely harmful in the long term. These repetitive tasks also include poor posture, eye problems which can be alarming.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic condition that can eventually result in damage to the joints, disability of the person, and other health complications such as heart disease and osteoporosis. This debilitating disease is accompanied by severe joint pain, swelling, and stiffness that immobilises the person affected. The cause behind this condition is still unknown and is described as an autoimmune disease that can attack any healthy tissue. Diagnosis of this condition involves Rheumatoid factor test, Anti-CCP antibody test, C-reative protein and scans that help in assessing the extent and severity of the disease. Treatment includes long term medications and surgery. Physiotherapy provides gradual relief from the pain and discomfort allowing the patient to move more freely through strengthening of muscles of the affected region. Exercises and therapy sessions can help the disease from progressing and doing further damage to the body.

Rotator cuff refers to the four muscles on the shoulder joint that help in movement in this area. Any pain, inflammation, irritation, or injury termed as Rotator Cuff Tendonitis can cause acute pain and discomfort. This condition occurs due to incorrect sitting posture while working, sudden arm movements, repetitive stress to the shoulder muscles, or wear and tear that can affect older people. Most often the cause of this type of injury is sudden jerk or chronic wear and tear that affects the region slowly over a period of time. The condition can affect people of all age groups and demographic profiles. The symptoms of rotator cuff include pain and stiffness in the upper arm and the front of the shoulder resulting in restricted shoulder movement. A physical verification involves X-ray and ultra sound tests to confirm the severity of the damage

Sciatica is a condition that leads to pain, numbness, weakness and tingling in the leg. This is often a result of increased pressure or injury to the sciatica nerve. Sciatica may be caused due to slipped disc, fractures, tumors, or pelvic injury. The symptoms include intense pain and numbness in the affected region. Physical examination of the area may reveal weak reflexes, difficulty in bending or performing normal leg movement. Treatment of the condition depends on the severity of pain and discomfort. Application of ice, pain medications, exercises and physical therapy are common treatment methods for effective relief from pain. Physiotherapy sessions provides long lasting relief from the condition and ensures that the condition does not prolong or recur in future.

Scoliosis indicates the curving of the spine in the middle or side. This abnormal curving of the spine can affect children and adults either from birth or develop in people suffering from weakness of muscles, cerebral palsy or polio. Scoliosis often goes undetected in its earlier stages when the curving is not much visible. Symptoms of this condition include lower back pain, fatigue, uneven appearance of shoulder or hips, or tilting of the body to one side. Diagnosis includes X-ray, CT scan and MRI scans. Treatment depends on the cause, extent and location of the scoliosis.

Slipped herniated disc represents a painful condition in which one disc slips out of position. The discs act as cushions to the vertebrae absorbing shocks and allowing us to move freely. Any injury or strain in this region may cause the discs to slip from their position resulting in acute pain and numbness. Slipped or herniated disc may result in difficulty in performing normal routine work and restrict the movement of the body. There might be loss of sensation in the area accompanied by changes in posture and weakening of muscles. Scans, X-rays and other diagnostic tests help in confirming the gravity of the condition. Treatment involves lifestyle changes through physiotherapy sessions, physical workouts, medications and surgery, if required.

Shoulder aches and stiffness is a common problem afflicting people with poor posture, unhealthy work habits, stress and strain resulting in wear and tear of the shoulder muscles. Shoulder aches or stiffness may be localized or felt down the arm. The symptoms include restricted movement, pain, discomfort or swelling in the area. Most of the times such ache and stiffness can be treated through the application of ice packs and professional massage. Severe pain and discomfort need medical attention to find out the cause and nature of problem afflicting the region. Treatment of such conditions depends on the cause and severity of the problem. Diagnosis of these problems is done through X-ray and scans. Depending on the results of the diagnosis treatment is provided to the patient.

Sprains and strains occur when the muscle of any region is pulled to its extreme or torn while performing some tasks. Stretching the muscles may result in injury and damage to the region causing pain, stiffness and discomfort. This often is caused due to some accident or unnatural movement of the body. Physical examination of the area may reveal swelling, tenderness and redness. Severe conditions may result in muscle spasms. Medical attention is required to ascertain any damage or tearing of internal tissues. Treatment involves pain medication, therapeutic exercises, massage sessions and regular workouts to strengthen muscles and prevent further damage..

Sports injuries refer to injuries and damages caused by exercising or while playing any sport. Accidents, lack of adequate protection while playing or exercising, poor training, low quality equipments or poor physical fitness. Such injuries can result in damages to muscles, bones or tissues, or ligaments. Most common types of sports injuries are fractures, dislocations, pain, inflammations, bruises or sprains. Such injuries can be acute or chronic. Acute injuries refer to sudden pain, swelling, tenderness, or dislocation of joints. These injuries require immediate medical attention and treatment depends on the nature of injury sustained. Chronic injuries refer to pain while doing specific work, dull and persisting pain, or swelling in the region. Treatment involves rest, ice pack, medication, compression and physiotherapy sessions to reduce pain and prevent further damage.

Tendonitis refers to the inflammation of the tendons that are fibrous tissues connecting the muscles to the bones. This condition results in extreme pain in the region caused by sudden jerk or movement of the muscle. Overuseor repetitive stretching may also result in damage to the tendons causing intense pain, restricted movement, swelling and burning sensation in the affected part. The treatment procedure for this condition involves resting of the affected part, anti-inflammatory medication, stretching and exercising the region to improve blood circulation and therapy sessions that help in mobilizing the area.

Tennis Elbow is the inflammation of the muscles in the elbow region caused due to repetitive strains or overuse of these muscles. While tennis players are susceptible to this condition, people who do not engage in this sport can also be affected. The symptoms of this condition include pain, swelling, tenderness, or weakness in the elbow region resulting in limited or painful movement of the elbow. Minor pain and injury can be treated at home by applying ice pack to the region and taking pain relievers. However, severe pain, weakness or discomfort needs medical help to diagnose the cause and extent of damage caused to the elbow muscles. X-rays and scans can help in finding out the extent of damage

Trigger finger is a condition that limits finger movement due to the stretching or straining of the tendons in the region. The flexor tendons stretching from the wrist to the small bones in the fingers can be injured or damaged due to overuse and incorrect work habits. This often leads to thickening of the tendons creating a lump in the palm or causing popping sensation in the fingers. The condition often results in intense pain while moving the finger. A visual examination can confirm the condition and treatment often includes pain medication, injections, rest and physiotherapy sessions to relieve pain and symptomatic causes.