Pain Medicine Archives - Dubai Healthcare City | Westminster Ortho Med Clinic

Navigating Through Pain

April 20, 2024

Navigating Through Pain: Your Guide to Healing After Injury or Surgery at Westminster Ortho Med Clinic Living with ongoing pain can be really hard. We know how much it can change our patients daily lives, and we want to help make things better for them. Welcome to Westminster Ortho Med Clinic, nestled in the vibrant heart of Dubai Healthcare City. We're more than just a clinic; we're your partners in navigating the journey to recovery after an...

Mid-thoracic Back Pain

March 6, 2021

Mid-thoracic back pain is pain in the middle of your back, from the base of your neck to the bottom of your ribs. Causes of middle back pain include: Muscle strainPoor postureDiseases such as osteoarthritisStressLack of strength,Prolonged sitting at a computerUsing a backpackOveruse injuries (such as repetitive motion), orTrauma (such as a whiplash injury caused by a car accident or as a result of a sports injury). Symptoms of...

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

January 25, 2021

Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly relax and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles to have a bowel movement. Symptoms include constipation, straining to defecate, having urine or stool leakage, and experiencing a frequent need to pee. Initial treatments include biofeedback, pelvic floor physical therapy and medications. What is pelvic floor dysfunction? Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common condition where you are unable to...

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

January 25, 2021

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a collection of painful symptoms affecting the jaw joints. These two joints are formed by the temporal bone of the skull, the jawbone, and the jaw muscles. Think of the temporomandibular joint as a hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. This joint lets you chew and talk. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction has several possible causes: Injury to or dislocation of the jointProblems with the jaw...

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

January 13, 2021

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, several other sports and activities besides sports can also put you at risk. Tennis elbow is inflammation or, in some cases, microtearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become...

Ankle Sprain

January 13, 2021

An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that surround and connect the bones around the ankle joint. It typically happens when you accidentally twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the ligaments but can also affect tendons and blood vessels in the surrounding areas. Sprained Ankle Causes Anything that stretches your ankle more than it’s used to can hurt a ligament. This...

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

January 11, 2021

Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the bony surfaces (cartilage) between the thigh bone and shin bone, and sometimes on the back of the kneecap (patella), become worn and uneven. This prevents smooth movement of the joint and can be a normal part of the ageing process.Knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) is a progressive disease caused by inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time. It affects the entire joint, including...

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

January 9, 2021

Shoulder impingement syndrome is the result of a vicious cycle of rubbing of the rotator cuff between your humerus and top outer edge of your shoulder. The rubbing leads to more swelling and further narrowing of the space, which result in pain and irritation. Treatments include rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, cortisone injections and surgery. How does shoulder impingement syndrome develop? When your rotator cuff is...

Chronic Pain

January 7, 2021

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected areas. It may be steady or intermittent, coming and going without any apparent reason. Chronic pain can occur in nearly any part of your body. The pain can feel different in the various affected areas. Most common types of chronic pain include: HeadachePostsurgical painPost-trauma painLower back...

Cervical Vertigo

January 7, 2021

Cervical vertigo, or cervicogenic dizziness, is a neck-related sensation in which a person feels like either they’re spinning or the world around them is spinning. Poor neck posture, neck disorders, or trauma to the cervical spine cause this condition. Causes of cervical vertigo There are a number of potential causes of cervical vertigo, though this condition is still being researched. Blockage of arteries in the neck from...

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