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Which Medical Conditions Can Cause Back Pain? Dr. Manu Mengi - Joint & Pain Doctor

Several aspects of human life can be considered back pain causes. Be it pregnancy, obesity, or stress, they can cause back ache. But it is highly treatable and curable. However, select medical conditions related to spinal discs, ligaments, spinal cords, back muscles, or nerves can cause back pain too. These spine problems are not as easy to treat. They require a long-term commitment to spinal health or surgery. So, let's explore medical conditions causing back pain.   Injuries: Any type of back injury can lead to acute or chronic back pain. Sports, sudden fall, accident, workplace or industrial accident can lead to strain or sprain. Heavy physical work, lifting, bending, twisting, or awkward positions can lead to back pain too. Osteoporosis can convert a simple fall in a home into a back injury as well.   Medical conditions: Bulging disc or herniated disc: Backbone or spine consists of 26 vertebrae. Each has an external ring-like bone with soft internal content. A tear

Foods You Should Add To Your Diet If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Dr. Manu Mengi

Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex medical issue that causes painful swelling in joints and affects the joint lining. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), if not handled carefully, can cause significant damage such as erosion of bones and deformity of the joints. Although there is no effective solution for completely curing RA, the disease can be managed effectively through physiotherapy, medication and lifestyle management. It is important to have a comprehensive rheumatoid arthritis diet plan to manage the pains and protect the joints from deformity in the long run.   A patient suffering from any form of arthritis including RA must carefully watch over his/her diet and should craft a healthy diet plan consisting of easy-to-digest foods. While crafting a balanced rheumatoid arthritis diet plan, an individual must consult a doctor for A rthritis Treatment in Chandigarh and dietitian  and can ask him/her to include the following foods in the same for effective arthritis management:   Gree