KNEE ARTHRITIS
Cycling vs. Running – Benefits, risks, calorie burn, weight loss and muscle health
Cycling vs. Running is a common debate among fitness enthusiasts. Both improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and build strength. This explainer highlights benefits, calorie burn, weight loss impact, joint health, accessibility and cost.
Not burning enough calories daily? CMC Vellore doctor shares simple walking technique with 5 hidden benefits
Many people struggle to burn enough calories despite regular activity. Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist trained at CMC Vellore, highlights backward walking, or reverse walking, as a simple yet effective exercise. It strengthens joints, improves posture, enhances balance, boosts calorie burn, and even stimulates the brain. Safe for beginners with proper precautions, this low-cost technique can be included in daily routines for noticeable health benefits.
Study reveals a simple technique to ease knee arthritis pain, and it can be as effective as medication: What is gait retraining?
A new study in The Lancet Rheumatology suggests gait retraining — making subtle changes to walking patterns — can ease knee osteoarthritis pain as effectively as medication. Researchers found participants who adjusted their gait reported reduced pain and less cartilage damage after one year. Non-invasive and already used in physical therapy, this method may also benefit runners. Experts caution it requires guidance and consistency but could transform arthritis care.
Arthritis pain relief without drugs or surgery, study suggests
Arthritis, a disorder affecting nearly one in four adults over 40, remains a resulting source of constant pain and disability. Osteoarthritis, the most common type, erodes the cartilage cushioning joints, particularly in knees and hips.Traditionally, remedies were mostly limited to symptom management through medications or surgical processes like joint replacement. However, recent studies cite a simpler, non-invasive alternative method: gait retraining. This method enhances walking patterns, minimizing joint stress, and eases discomfort without drugs or surgery.
Arthritis pain relief with black cumin? What research says about this ancient remedy
A recent study highlighted by TOI reveals that black cumin seed oil (Nigella sativa) offers a natural and effective way to alleviate arthritis symptoms. The research, involving individuals aged 50 to 70 with knee osteoarthritis, demonstrated significant pain reduction and improved joint function with black cumin seed oil.
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Feel 60 at 40 due to stiff joints? This quick routine could be the secret to reversing ageing
Joint stiffness and reduced mobility, often linked to lifestyle rather than just aging, can be reversed with daily stretching. A recent report highlights that unused muscles and overused patterns contribute to joint issues, particularly affecting women due to hormonal and anatomical factors. Experts like Dr. Kathy Weber emphasize that regular stretching nourishes joints, strengthens muscles, and offers mental health benefits.
How an extremely busy Hyderabad doctor lost 30 kg weight. He started his fitness journey at 50 then completed 133 half marathons
At 49, Hyderabad-based neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar was overweight, battling ankylosing spondylitis, and struggling with poor lifestyle habits. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he began walking and gradually progressed to running—despite barely managing 400 meters initially. Over the next few years, he lost 30 kg, completed 133 half marathons, and ran over 14,000 kilometers. He adopted time-restricted eating, gave up processed foods, prioritized sleep, and proved that fitness transformation is possible at any age, even with chronic illness.
Sprays, pills, creams...ooh, aah, ouch? India’s pain market is now a Rs 16,000 cr giant
India’s pain relief market has exploded post-pandemic, doubling to nearly ₹16,000 crore in just five years. From gels and sprays to pills like Dolo and Zerodol, pain meds are now a daily fix for everything from gym soreness to chronic stress. The shift is lifestyle-driven and increasingly normalised, but experts warn against unchecked self-medication. As the over-the-counter space booms, driven by awareness and ease of access, the line between relief and risk is getting worryingly thin.
Forget expensive anti-aging hacks; this free 5-minute daily habit could turn back your biological clock
A growing body of research reveals that just 5 to 10 minutes of low-intensity running daily can extend your life by up to three years. From reducing arterial aging to improving mood and mental health, running is being hailed as a powerful, accessible “longevity drug” that offers benefits to the heart, bones, brain, and beyond.
Alkem Labs diversifies into medical devices biz
Alkem Laboratories has become the first Indian drugmaker to diversify into medical devices after partnering with US-based Exactech to manufacture and market Exactech's joint replacement implants in India. Exactech will provide Alkem MedTech access to its designs, technology, and marketing rights. The endeavor is expected to commercialize in 1-2 years, targeting India's growing orthopaedic market.
Home remedies like oil massage for knee pain can damage your knee and spine, warn doctors
Delay in proper treatment of knee pain, combined with self-medication and traditional home remedies, can have negative effects on both the knee joints and the spine, warn doctors. Nearly 50% of patients with knee osteoarthritis seek medical help only when their knees have already suffered extensive damage. Timely detection and treatment can significantly improve quality of life.
After pink eye, Delhi doctors report 50% rise in joints pain & arthritis
After a severe bout of conjunctivitis and viral fever, the national capital is witnessing a 50 per cent increase in people suffering from arthritis and joint pain over the last week. Arthritis is defined as inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Is Arthritis Avoidable? What you can do to avoid getting arthritis
Arthritis is a catchall term for the more than 100 kinds of inflammatory joint conditions, each of which can arise for different reasons. Many of those causes have little to do with age. One form of degenerative joint disease, though, known as osteoarthritis, is somewhat more likely to occur as a person gets older
Is arthritis inevitable? Tips to reduce risk of joint disease
Painful, stiff or swollen joints are a common phenomenon among older adults, but it can be managed with a proper lifestyle.
Pain relievers may worsen arthritis inflammation, study finds
"To date, no curative therapy has been approved to cure or reduce the progression of knee osteoarthritis," said the study's lead author, Johanna Luitjens, postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco, US.
Arthritis isn't curable. Quit smoking, manage blood glucose & exercise for 30 mins daily to delay onset
In total, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis.
Great news for osteoarthritis patients! New study says walking can ward off knee pain
People who walked for just 10 mins had less structural damage to their knees.
World Arthritis Day: Unexplained weight gain can damage your joints; exercise 200 mins a week, add fish & nuts to diet
Routine exercises reduce joint stiffness & improve joint mobility.
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day: Don't let pain dominate your life. Early treatment, lifestyle changes are key
Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1 in 100 Indians.
Give your knee a new lease of life
The demands for artificial knee have increased in recent times.
Knee problem? Second-generation implant may offer you a chance to walk again
While there are a variety of options available, choosing the right implant is key.
Don't ignore joint pain with fever, fatigue: It can mean rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, tends to affect women more than men.
Arthritis doesn't affect only the elderly! Watch out for these signs
Lifestyle and work influence the development of arthritis. Those who are in a sitting job can develop arthritis in spine early.
Do you hear your knee crackling often? Here's what it means
Medically termed as crepitus, the condition is characterised by peculiar symptoms which include pain while walking or bending the knee.
How to ease arthritis pain
Think there is simply no cure or treatment when it comes to arthritis? Truth tells a different story.
Yoga could improve arthritis symptoms, mood
Researchers report that 8 weeks of yoga classes improved the physical and mental wellbeing of people.
Walnut prices jump as Baba Ramdev prescribes it for knee joint arthritis
Walnut prices have soared through the roof, rising for the past six to seven months, and guess who is driving it up when other dry fruits are languishing even in the Diwali season?
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