Dr. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Imagine the frustration of living with persistent pain despite trying countless remedies. Eccentric exercises—focusing on the controlled lowering phase when muscles lengthen under tension—could be your missing solution. In a bicep curl, lifting is concentric (muscle shortens), while lowering is eccentric (muscle lengthens while working). This overlooked […]
5 Simple Daily Habits to Keep Your Joints Healthy and Pain-Free
Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Think about the last time you went up the stairs, bent down to grab something, or even just lifted your arms above your shoulders. You probably didn’t even think about your joints – until they started hurting. The […]