• Affinity Pain Clinic Singapore
• June 27, 2022
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Pain originating from muscle, bone, ligament and tendon are all examples of musculoskeletal pain. This discomfort might be felt in only one part of your body, such as your back, or throughout the whole body. Musculoskeletal pain can be acute, which means it occurs suddenly and without warning, but may not persist for long. Alternatively, the discomfort might be ongoing …

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• June 21, 2022
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Exercise is an essential component of living a healthy, active lifestyle – it’s beneficial for the lungs, heart, and the muscles, among other things. Ideally, playing sports would only bring good in a perfect world. However, in reality, that is not the case, as people may make erroneous movements or trip and fall. Some other causes of sports injuries may …

• Affinity Pain Clinic Singapore
• May 23, 2022
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According to World Health Organisation statistics, about 22% of the world’s primary care patients have chronic debilitating pain. Neuropathic pain sufferers make up at least half of this group. According to The International Association for the Study of Pain, neuropathic pain is defined as “pain originating as a direct result of a lesion or illnesses affecting the somatosensory system”. It …

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• May 12, 2022
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If your work requires you to sit in front of your computer screen for long hours every day, you have probably already experienced the so-called “tech neck.” It is a term many people now use to refer to the stiffness, soreness, and even injury that can occur when you bend your head downward to look at an electronic device for …

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• April 25, 2022
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Have you ever felt a sharp pain on one side of your face? Does your face tingle or throb when you put makeup on or brush your teeth? If your answer is yes, then you are one of the many people who experience facial pain. Facial pain is pain you feel in any part of your face, including your eyes …

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• April 20, 2022
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The term “tennis elbow” refers to a painful elbow disorder. Its technical name is “lateral epicondylitis”, and it describes pain in the outer part of the elbow joint, usually due to inflammation of the corresponding elbow tendons. There are several ways tennis elbow may develop, and some people are at higher risk of developing the condition compared to the others. …

• Dr Daniel Phang
• October 5, 2021
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Back and neck pains are causes of daily discomfort, more so as we get older. The pain is usually mild; if it becomes more severe such that daily activities are impeded, your pain is likely to be a concern. If you have been experiencing persistent pain for approximately three months or more, it’s best to look into the possible causes …

• Dr Daniel Phang
• September 27, 2021
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Pain is an unpleasant sensation that usually indicates an underlying injury or illness. A highly complex and sophisticated protective mechanism, pain arises as to warn us that our bodies are in danger of sustaining injury. The desired result is development of protective behaviours or movement to reduce or prevent said injury. How does pain arise While the pain can be …

• Dr Daniel Phang
• August 23, 2021
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There are billions of nerves in our bodies. These nerves mesh together in a complex electrical network that serves as our bodies’ messaging system. Our nervous system is divided into two components: the central nervous system (consists of the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system. The latter encompasses all the nerves outside of our central nervous system. …

• Dr Daniel Phang
• August 23, 2021
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Whether you are a seasoned athlete or someone embarking on a fitness resolution, sports and exercise injuries are threats to your active lifestyle. Thus, it’s crucial for you to know how to care for the primary engines of their activity- the muscles. Protecting your ‘muscle’ engine can go a long way in preventing injuries as well as enhancing personal performance. …