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2014

2014, we moved to a new address.Started afresh in a new name. Continued our old school philosophy of being friends with patients. Thanks to all patients who kept trusting our ways,and ensured the transition was smooth. 

दर्द से परेशान!!!!

These days we see different electromagnetic pain relief products being sold through tv and online.They claim to be free from any side effects,which depends on the usage. If it was so easy to place electrodes anywhere on the body or use LASER on your own why would medical professionals need years of education? Knowledge of Anatomy and physiological effects of  all such treatments is necessary for proper usage. We do not recommend self use of any such equipment.

Coccydinia

Most cases of tail bone pain, do not relate it to any particular cause.Very few cases get it due to injury.Patients may not know what to do with the pain.X ray may help in ruling out a fracture, in case of injury related coccyinia.Most often physiotherapy, particularly thermal modalities may be very helpful.At times  treatment may help the pain only temporarily and may take a few weeks to show significant improvement.In India coccyx manipulation is not a very popular technique but this is one effective way of treatment if performed.Very rarely, Coccygectomy or removal of tail bone by surgical intervention may become necessary. I am writing this after meeting a case with Idiopathic Coccydinia.He has suffered for 9 months with no relevant treatment done.He did not know that physiotherapy may help.

Automatic Cars are better

Improve your choices to improve your health It is a trend catching up in India, most manufacturers have at least one model of auto geared cars.These cars are very popular in many parts of the world but in India because of less fuel effeciency,nobody loved them so far.First auto cars entered Indian market around the same time as the launch of legendary Maruti 800. At that time they were known as cars for physically challenged.They required permission from various departments to be brought on road. These cars are good for a simple reason, that is less physical and mental stress. Stress levels in city traffic are high.It is easier to manoeuvre cars without gears, so the active involvement of central nervous system is eased up. Coming to physical stress,when your feet are constantly moving between accelerator, clutch and gear you are actually using the entire leg.Stress on hip,knee,ankle,heel and toes can not be avoided.Depending on good or bad techniques of driving,different people hav...