Health Corner

Have you ever experienced stabbing pain and discomfort in your heel when getting out of bed? If you need to stand for long periods or are overweight, this is likely familiar and may be a sign of plantar fasciitis. This condition results from overuse or injury to the plantar fascia, leading to acute or chronic inflammation. Besides taking anti-inflammatory and pain medications, physical therapy and stretching exercises can help speed recovery. Why does plantar fasciitis occur?The fan-shaped plantar fascia is a thick, elastic fibrous tissue attaching to the five metatarsal bones at the...

Many people associate joint pain with ageing and assume it only affects the elderly.That belief is only partially true. Isn’t Joint Pain Only for Older Adults? Older adults often suffer from degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), while middle‑aged people are more likely to experience rheumatoid arthritis. About 60% of people aged 60 and above are affected by osteoarthritis, which is caused by joint degeneration due to ageing. In contrast, rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect middle‑aged adults and is related to immune system disorders.The immune cells become...

Mother’s Thumb Syndrome (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis) Commonly known as "Mommy’s Thumb," De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and pain around the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Many patients, especially new mothers, experience this due to repetitive thumb and wrist movements, such as holding and caring for an infant. This leads to wrist pain, swelling, and difficulty performing everyday tasks. What Are the Causes? Chronic overuse or repetitive thumb and wrist motions. Hormonal changes during...

Have you ever experienced stabbing pain in your heel when getting out of bed? If you often stand for long periods or are overweight, this sensation may be familiar and could be a sign of plantar fasciitis. This condition is caused by overuse or injury of the plantar fascia, leading to acute or chronic inflammation. Along with taking anti-inflammatory and pain medication, physical therapy and stretching exercises can promote faster recovery. Why does plantar fasciitis occur?The fan-shaped plantar fascia is made of thick elastic fibrous tissue. It attaches at the front to the five...

Is “Computer Shoulder” Real?! - Upper Crossed Syndrome Lately, the term “computer shoulder” frequently appears in TV ads, but does this condition really exist? For those working long hours from 9 to 5 plus overtime, long periods of computer use combined with poor posture often lead to neck and shoulder pain and muscle tension. Studies find that about 60% of computer users experience shoulder or neck discomfort. However, medically speaking, there is no such condition as “computer shoulder.” What advertisements refer to is most likely Upper Crossed Syndrome...