Can exercise help with arthritis?
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Almost everyone will experience some form of arthritis as they get older. It occurs when one or more joints become inflamed, causing stiffness and pain that worsen over time. If you suffer from arthritis, moving your body may be the last thing you want to […]
How to protect our joints against osteoarthritis?
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis refers to damage or breakdown of the joint cartilage (the soft tissue that covers the joint’s surface) between bones. When it wears out, bones rub against each other, causing pain, redness, swelling, and stiffness. It occurs most often in the hands, knees, […]
Foods to ease arthritis pain
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) “Is there a special arthritis diet?”. We often hear this question from people with arthritis. An anti-inflammatory diet may help to fight inflammation and improve joint pain and other symptoms. What is an anti-inflammatory diet? It is essentially a diet that reduces inflammation by eating anti-inflammatory […]
Natural ways to build strong bones for life
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Our bones are very important because they support, stay upright, and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other delicate internal organs from injury. They provide support for your muscles and supply key minerals like calcium and phosphorus when the body needs them. […]
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is caused by damage or injury to the joint connecting the spine and hip. SI joint pain is characterised as a sharp, stabbing pain that radiates from your hips and pelvis, up to lower back, and down to the thighs. Leg pain […]
Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercise
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) The thoracic spine is used very frequently. The thoracic spine is built for rotation, flexion, and extension, the thoracic spine is hard at work. As a result of this continuous use, injuries are bound to occur from time to time. If you are not moving […]
Gastrocnemius (Calf) Stretching Exercise
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Your calves are made up of two muscles: the upper gastrocnemius muscle and the lower soleus. The Gastrocnemius muscle is a large posterior muscle of the calf of the leg. The gastrocnemius muscle is located near the surface, i.e. you can easily see it and it […]
Hamstring Stretching Exercise
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) The hamstring is a group of 3 muscles called semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. A hamstring injury occurs when the hamstring muscles, which affect one or more of the muscle groups, tear or are strained. It happens when the hamstrings are overstretched or overloaded with too […]