Back pain is often described as the universal human experience. In a fast paced city like Singapore, it is nearly impossible to find an office worker or athlete who hasn’t felt that familiar, dull ache or sharp electric shock in their lower back. Whether it is a result of spending...

Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in Singapore, affecting students, working adults and the elderly alike. With long hours spent sitting in classrooms, offices and in front of digital devices, combined with increasingly sedentary lifestyles, it is not surprising that many individuals experience recurring discomfort in...

Back pain is a nearly universal experience, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives due to a wide variety of causes. For the active individual, it might stem from sudden sports injuries or the repetitive strain of high-impact training. For the office warrior, it often arises from poor...

Sciatica is not a disease in itself but a symptom of an underlying issue affecting the sciatic nerve, which is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It typically manifests as a sharp, shooting pain, tingling or numbness that travels from the lower back, through the hips and down...

Muscle knots, often referred to in medical terms as myofascial trigger points, are a common source of discomfort that many people experience. They feel like small, hard lumps or tight bands under the skin and are often tender to the touch. Some muscle knots even cause referred pain, meaning the...

An epidural injection is a medical procedure where medication, usually a local anaesthetic and or steroid, is injected into the epidural space around the spinal cord. Many people associate epidurals with childbirth, and yes, they are commonly used to provide pain relief during labour. However, epidural injections are also widely...

Sciatica is a type of pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, through your hips and buttocks, and down each leg. People with sciatica often feel shooting, burning or tingling pain, sometimes accompanied by numbness or weakness in the leg. The pain usually affects...

For most adults, neck and head pain is usually caused by everyday factors, such as poor posture, long hours at a desk or on the phone, stress or even sleeping with an unsupportive pillow. Muscle tension and eye strain can also trigger headaches that feel like pressure around the head...

Neck pain in adults can arise from a variety of factors, most commonly muscle strain, poor posture or repetitive movements. Spending long hours hunched over computers, smartphones or desks can tighten neck and shoulder muscles, leading to discomfort. Other causes include stress-related muscle tension, sudden jerks or injuries, arthritis and...

Most of us have felt a muscle knot – those small, tight, painful lumps or tender spots in muscle tissue that seem to “knot up” and hurt when touched. In medical terms, these are often referred to as myofascial trigger points, which are hyperirritable spots within muscle fibers or the...