Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Exercise

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. Aggravation of the sacroiliac joint can commonly result in inflammation, also called sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis is an inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints pain (SI joint) […]

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Exercise

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) exercise is important in order to return full function in the affected wrist, arm and hand. Do you have a shooting wrist pain on the pinky finger side? Does it hurt in the same sport to turn your palm up and […]

Vitamin D for Bones

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) How Vitamin D Keeps Your Bones Healthy Vitamin D is a vitamin for bones. Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin” is one of important player when it comes to bone health. The general functions of vitamin D include promoting strong bones, properly functioning muscles, […]

Top 3 Food for Bone Health

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Osteporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more fragile and porous, the risk of fracture is increased. Human bones reach optimum density at age thirties. After this period, bone density will slowly decreased. People lose bone […]

Take Control of Your Knee Pain

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) The knee is the joint connecting the bones of the upper and lower leg. The knee plays an important role in supporting various motions such as walking, running, etc. However, all the parts of the knee; bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons are susceptible to disease […]

High Heels High Risk

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) For many women, wearing a pair of high heels is the perfect complement to an already perfect outfit. Research has shown that high heels can negatively affect your long-term spinal health, hips, and knees. However, this does not stop women from wearing them. Why is this […]

Muscle sore after exercise, should I stop?

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) The pandemic has made people more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise is one of the key factors to stay healthy and boost your immune system. The first workout goes great, and you are proud and confident of yourself. When you wake up […]

Solutions to Sleep with Back Pain

By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) There’s nothing in this world that beats a good night’s sleep. One that leaves you refreshed and ready to start a new day. However, having a good sleep for those suffering from back pain may not be easy. Pain and sleep are intertwined in a […]