Muscle spasm causes and treatment
Muscle spasm— A sudden involuntary movement in muscles also called a muscle cramp or a twitch. A common cause of muscle spasms is anxiety, dehydration, nerve disorders, and thyroid problems. The muscle spasms can occur in any part of the body but often affect the calf muscle. Muscle spasms are common and usually not cause for concern. Muscle spasm treatment is not required they usually resolve on their own. It might take a few seconds or several minutes to stop. But in a few cases with severe symptoms, a person may require muscle spasm treatment. What is the main cause of muscle spasms? It is very common. Muscle spasm symptoms occur in the arms, hands, feet, abdomen, intercoastal muscles (muscles around the rib cage), and thighs. Mostly the calf muscles are pinpointed for muscle spasms. Athletes, experience it more often when they exercise in hot conditions or exercise without warm-up. It can also be experienced by: Older adults People with overweight or obesity Pregnant women People with diabetes What is the most common treatment for muscle spasms? When someone is experiencing muscle spasms following actions may give some relief: Stretch out the muscle by standing or moving the limb or foot. Firmly but gently pull the toes and the foot upward to the front of the leg. Repeat these movements until the cramping eases and stops. How do doctors treat muscle spasms? You must see a doctor if you experience pain in the back, neck, or head. Muscle weakness, numbness, pins-and-needles tremors paralysis are the conditions when treatment for muscle spasms is required. For muscle spasm treatment the doctor might ask about the conditions when and what actually happens then further analyze the condition with report findings. What deficiency causes muscle cramps? The main causes of muscle spasms and joint discomfort are a lack of vitamin D and calcium. Knowing your body’s vitamin levels is crucial so you may take supplements, add unique nutrients to your diet, and, most critically, seek medical attention if necessary. KKT Treatment KKT Orthopedic Spine Center analyzes the condition of a patient by detailed examination and then conducts X-rays for further findings. This process helps doctors find the problem’s root cause and devise a care plan accordingly. Book an appointment.
Spine-Health At Work
We often ignore our posture, while sitting at one place for long working hours. It affects spinal health. More commonly it causes back pain, soreness, and neck strain. How can I keep my back healthy at work? Do you feel relaxed, sitting in one place and working for long hours? But unfortunately, your body doesn’t enjoy it. Sitting in one position and working for 8 hours is exhausting and tiring for your body. Staring at computer screens for long hours causes muscle tension. It can be eased out with healthy habits of taking breaks every hour and doing stretches. Light exercises not only improve spine health but, it is beneficial for your eyes and muscles. What is important for spine health? The spine provides support to your body. It is comprised of vertebrae and there is an intervertebral disc between each vertebra that has gel-like fluid, which makes the spine flexible. The most important fact for spine health is to keep your spine upright and maintain gel-like fluid in between your intervertebral discs. For this purpose, you just need to do everything in a correct posture. While working keep your knees at or below the level of your hips. Don’t cross your legs. Your ankles should be in front of your knees. Keep a small gap between the back of your knees and the front of your seat. While standing, stand straight and tall with your shoulders back. Don’t cross your knees. Bear the weight primarily on ankles. How can I improve my spine health? A healthy change in lifestyle moves you one step forward to a healthy spine. Stretch and strengthen the back. Maintain a healthy weight. Don’t Smoke. Reduce or eliminate inflammatory foods. Take care with heavy lifting. Stay in motion. Stand whenever possible. Try yoga. KKT Orthopedic Spine Care Center KKT Orthopedics values your spinal health and with its compassionate team of expert doctors and consultants brings forward noninvasive and non-surgical treatment options. We treat 18 spinal health issues without medicines and with minimally invasive procedures. For further information, you can call us at 0800-00-558 Schedule an appointment.
Aging Gracefully With a Healthy Spine
Nature runs its course with time, and our bodies begin to age. Among all other body parts, the spine is a remarkable arrangement of discs, vertebrae, and muscles that keep us upright and moving. As we age, it is the first principal component to be affected by time. There are a few approaches and cautions to take care of for a healthy spine. How do you keep your spine healthy as you age? As you approach senior years, you must monitor your body’s daily needs regarding nutrition, activity, mental health, and exercise. Food: You must eat healthy food because you are what you eat. Food rich in calcium and vitamin D protects you from bone weakness and other significant issues such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Nutrients: Intake supplements, minerals, enough proteins, and some fats. Avoid excess sweets and food high in salt. Exercises: The best exercise for elderly people is walking for one or two hours moderately and regularly. Avoid Smoking: Tobacco is associated with the loss of regular water from the spine and causes the development of osteoporosis. Give up on smoking for spinal health at every age. What happens to your spine when you age? Back pain is the most common problem people experience, even at early ages, between 20 and 40. With time, it becomes severe. After age 65, the spine tends to become stiff, reducing back pain. Spinal stenosis: In this situation, the bone canals or holes that the nerves travel through narrow. As people age, this condition is frequently brought on by several circumstances, including disc narrowing, arthritic facet joint expansion, bony spurs, etc. Joint pain: As we age, the tiny joints beneath the spine will undoubtedly experience wear and tear, often resulting in back discomfort. What are the characteristics of a healthy spine? The following are characteristics of a healthy spine: Strong bones Flexible and strong Ligaments Strong Muscles that support back Smooth Facet joints free of arthritis and support spine A healthy Disc is cushioned and supports the motion of the spine. KKT Orthopedic Spine Center Spinal health is crucial. We must focus on our body needs to maintain and age gracefully with a healthy spine. For this purpose, it is significant to get a check-up from experts. KKT focuses on identifying the root causes of your spine condition and developing personalized care plans to address the patient’s needs through gentle spinal adjustments, therapeutic exercises, posture correction techniques, and ergonomic education. We aim to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance spinal health. Book an appointment.
Understanding spine-related problems and prevention
Understanding spine problems and solutions that include osteoporosis, arthritis, scoliosis, sciatica, spondylitis, and spinal stenosis. Although, the root cause of these problems is spinal misalignment. In this blog, we will discuss why and which of your habits causes that problem. Bad habits can affect your spinal and overall health specifically bad posture, improper lifting techniques, slouches, accidents, and stress. However, we can take some preventive measures to improve spinal health. Though, a healthy diet, good posture habits, and an ergonomic work environment help in attaining spinal health. What is the spine-related problem? Spine-related problems are those diseases or injuries that affect the spine and they can cause various spinal disorders. These injuries or diseases can affect vertebrae and the alignment of the spine and you may experience pressure and pain in the back, neck, or head. However, serious symptoms may include loss of bowel control, numbness, and loss of sensation. Spine Misalignment There could be various reasons for spinal misalignment: including Accident Falls Stress Improper lifting technique Poor posture Poor Form with exercise What is the most common spine problem? The most common spinal problems are osteoporosis, arthritis, sciatica, back pain, and neck pain. Here is the explanation of these spinal problems: Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is the most common type of spine problem. It weakens the bone due to lower bone mass the bone becomes brittle and damaged. This can lead to fractures and collapsed vertebrae. There are no particular symptoms of osteoporosis until your bones become osteoporotic. Sciatica Sciatica nerves run from your lower back all the way down to your leg. This pain radiates from the lower back towards the leg and it damages the sciatic nerve. It causes pain, numbness, and weakness. Back pain This is the most common type of spine-related problem. People often experience back pain and if the pain lasts for more than 2-3 weeks then you must see a doctor. Back pain is serious if it doesn’t improve with medications, you feel numbness and problems in urinating. How can you prevent spinal problems? You can prevent spinal problems by Give up on smoking Keep a check on your weight Dont slouch Invest in an ergonomic chair Keep a good posture Eat a healthy diet Why Choose KKT? KKT Orthopedic Spine Center provides treatment for the root cause of spinal ailments with a deeper understanding of spine problems and solutions. With our experts and highly qualified doctors, we provide personalized care plans. Our treatment is done by quantum acoustic waves and noninvasive, nonmedicinal, and nonsurgical treatment procedures. Book an appointment
New Strategic Partnership: KKT Pakistan & LCCI
Overview: KKT Pakistan is honored to announce their strategic partnership with The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). On 27th July, 2021, KKT Orthopedic Spine Center and LCCI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). KKT Pakistan has extended discounts to the valid LCCI members, permanent staff and also their immediate family members. About Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI): Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry was established in 1923. LCCI is a trade body looking after and representing the interest of business community of Lahore. LCCI comprises of almost 29,000 members. The headoffice of LCCI is located at 11 Shahrah-e-Aiwan-e-Sanat -o- Tijarat, Lahore. LCCI is a bridge between the government and business community. It aims to promote members which comprise of a cross section of trade and industry. About KKT Orthopedic Spine Center: KKT Orthopedic Spine Center offers a Canadian Technology based spinal treatment. This treatment primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treating patients suffering from spinal ailments. KKT Treatment is in fact a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment done through personalized soundwaves. KKT Treatment, Triggers the tissue regeneration Has no known adverse side effects Focuses on restoring the body balance Strengthens the muscles, joints and ligaments supporting spine KKT treatment has 93% of success rate. Globally, KKT has successfully provided over 500,000 treatments. This advanced technology treats 18 types of spine related conditions. Moreover, KKT Pakistan has 8 operational centers across Pakistan. KKT is a leading global network with centers in about 12 countries worldwide. The Memorandum of Understanding: KKT Pakistan has extended the following discounts: 20% discounts on all KKT services. (for the valid LCCI members and permanent staff) 15% discounts for their immediate family. In order to avail the discounts, following are the mutually agreed upon points: LCCI Members must have valid LCCI Membership Card with them. LCCI Permanent Staff must have valid LCCI Employment Identity Card along with them. For immediate family, must bring your Family Registration Certificate (FRC) and submit it to KKT center to avail discounts. This strategic partnership will be valid till after a year of signing. Though, it can be extended with mutual consent of both parties. Conclusion: Here at KKT Pakistan we treat spine related disorder via sound waves. KKT Spine Centre has 8 operational centers across Pakistan. Including Lahore, Karachi and other metropolitan cities. In case of any inconvenience related to spine, book an appointment in your nearest center. Find the further details of KKT Pakistan here. Additionally, you can contact us through the below given number. One of our representatives will guide you to the best of their ability. Phone: 0800-00-558
Sleeping Positions for the Relief from Lower Back Pain
Can’t sleep because of lower back pain? One of the major reasons could be your bad posture and sleeping position. Here are sleeping positions for the relief from lower back pain. According to World Health Organization (WHO), lower back pain is most common among all the musculoskeletal disorders. You know what leads to lower back pain? Our bad postures, lifestyle habits and bad sleeping positions. Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain: To prevent lower back pain, trick is the alignment of your spine. No worries we got your back. Sleeping positions for the relief of lower back pain include: Sleep on your left or right side with a pillow between your knees. Fetal position Put a pillow under your knees and sleep on your back Sleep on your stomach with a pillow under your pelvis Sleep on your left/right side with a pillow between your knees: Sleeping straight on your back can be quite uncomfortable, better to turn to any side and put a pillow between your knees. In order to be comfortable, place one pillow under your head, turn to your left/right side and put a pillow between your knees This position will keep your spine aligned and relive pain. Turn to your other side after a while, because sleeping on the same side can cause spine problems. The Fetal Position: There are various kinds of back pain but if you have lower back pain because of a herniated/slipped disc, this position can help you. Sleep in a fetal position i-e sleeping on your side and pulling your knees towards your chest. This position stretches your spine hence helps with the herniated or slipped disc. Put a pillow under your knees and sleep on your back: For back sleepers its difficult to deal with the back pain. No worries, you can still sleep on your back and have a good night sleep. By placing a pillow under your knees while sleeping on your back helps align your spine and the weight of your body is distributed evenly. Just keep your spine relaxed. Sleep on your stomach with pillow under your stomach: Lying straight on your stomach can be quite uncomfortable but for the stomach sleepers suffering from lower back pain this position can really help. Place a pillow under your pelvis or abdominal area, depending on how you feel you can choose whether to place a pillow under your head or not. This position specifically helps with the disc issues like degenerative disc. It relives any stress between your spine discs. When to seek treatment? Trying the above-mentioned sleeping positions can help relieve your pain but if your feel the lower back pain worsening, increasing weakness or numbness, consult a doctor. Now treatment without medication or surgery is also available at KKT Orthopedic Spine Center Pakistan. Book your appointment with the specialists online, today.
Osteoarthritis Signs Symptoms and Treatment
Your body starts to weaken and your joints start to wear down as your body grows older. There will be some osteoarthritis or spinal arthritis that you will experience. What is Osteoarthritis?The degeneration of the cartilage that cushions your bones resulting in the swelling and pain is known as Osteoarthritis. It is able to produce the bone spurs in your body.Where does Osteoarthritis affects?Most commonly it affects your:1. Neck 2. Lower Back3. Knees4. Hips5. Hands Occasionally osteoarthritis produces spurs which cause the nerve compression that results in pain and weakness in your arms and legs. Symptoms:It includes symptoms like: Treatment:Treating a problem like osteoarthritis usually needs focus on relieving pain and increasing your joint ability to function. keeping a healthy weight can reduces stress on your joints and reduces pain naturally. Exercise also plays a vital role and provide following benefits: We cannot control the fact that our bodies do change as we grow older, but we can be active in preventing osteoarthritis and act sensibly once you notice change in how you feel.
Coronavirus (COVID-19). Causes, Symptoms and Precautions.
Coronavirus (COVID-19). Causes, Symptoms and Precautions. Description: Corona virus is the broad term that means it is consisting of some viruses. It includes COVID-19 MERS SARS These three viruses are the group which cause the disease in different individuals. Mortality rate of COVID-19 is just 2%. People are getting scared of its rapid spread. Its incubation period is 2-14 days. if you get the symptoms, please go to the medical setup, you need medical attention. Symptoms: Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include: Fever. Cough. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Radiography showing lesions in the lungs. Its severity is ranging from mild to severe. The old age patients with the underlying heart disease are on higher risk of getting the Corona. Causes: Causes of corona virus are under research. it is said that it came from animals. You can get the Coronavirus by the droplets of sneezing Corona patient. Its highly contagious. Risk factors: Risk factors may include: Recent international or national travels in the area of ongoing spread. In-contact with the people who is victim of Corona. Prevention: Wash your hands frequently with cleanser and water, or utilize an alcohol based hand sanitizers. Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue if you sneeze or sniffle. Abstain from contacting your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren’t sanitized. Keep away from close contact with any individual who is affected. Stop sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other family unit things if you’re infected. Clean and sterilize surfaces you frequently touch. Remain at home from work, school and open zones if you’re ill. Diagnosis: Doctors diagnose the disease by performing the Sputum Analysis Test or saliva analysis. . You can take a nasal swab sample with you too. Treatment: There is no treatment yet. Medical setups are treating the symptoms by using: Antibiotics Cough syrups Painkillers Fluid intakes
Life with pain! Get Your Life Back with KKT
Life is something God has given us to live. But for those patients, who are in pain due to any deformity or disability, is hard to enjoy the life. Here are some facts and figures which will tell you that it’s not only you who are in pain but others too. Since late 1990s the disability associated with low back pain is consistently increasing. Pain is nothing but the alarming system of our body which says Danger! Danger! If you try to turn off this system by using painkillers they will kill you at the end. KKT is here to tell you that make the pain your friend, to reboot the understanding of pain. Try to deal with it because by using pain you can deal with every disease that comes to your way. What causing pain: If you are the person feeling pain, then don’t worry about it. Most of pains are just the signals which our brain gives us in conditions like stress, anxiety, fear, avoidance, helplessness, hopelessness and due to atmospheric changes. But it can be due to some serious causes like imbalance of your spine, postural disability, scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, spondylosis, sprain, strain, degenerative changes, flat back, disc herniation and sciatic pain. What to do with pain: Just let the pain settle on its own if there is no pathological cause of it. If the pain prolongs come to us we will tell you the best possible treatment for your pain. Remember “More Is Not Necessarily Better”. We suggest don’t rest for long period of time. Don’t take too much time in bed due to pain because that will cause more pain. Myths are there which tell the patients to not bend if there is back pain we say you do every task. Don’t keep yourself limited in movement. That will make your pain worse and will limit your movement more. Here in KKT your root cause is treated which will automatically lessen your pain. We say “Motion Is Lotion for your pain”. It will correct the curves of your spine and you will be pain free. This is what actually KKT does with its patients. We correct the disturbed twists and curves of the spine and you will feel no pain. Our Focus: Our focus is to keep you active for your ADLs. ADLs (activity of daily life) are very important to keep your spine normal as it is naturally designed. It has the strongest joints and the most stable too. We don’t allow our patients to take the medicine. Because we make their bodies to produce the OPIOIDs naturally. If you run for 10 miles your brain generates OPIOIDs that’s equal to 10mg morphine. So keep exercising as it is the most powerful drug. KKT Provides: KKT has most powerful technique of treating the pain caused by all the issues of spine. We are using the finest quality Quantum Sound Waves. Which just provide the manipulations to the disturbed vertebrae and take it to its normal position. No surgery, no medication and you are free from pain. Book an appointment. If you feel that your pain is due to some deformity and not subsiding on its own, we are welcoming you here in KKT Orthopedic and Spine Center. Come and get your treatment done here. You can call us by dialing 0800-00-558 or https://kktpakistan.com/make-an-appointment/ click on this link. And you are done to come to us. Pain can be changed pain can be reduced and people can lead healthy and pain free life. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
All About KKT Pakistan | KKT Treatment, Cost, Side Effects, Financial Assistance,Worldwide Location
We encourage our patients to be fully informed about KKT Pakistan before they decide on their treatment with us. That’s why we are here to address all the queries that have been repeatedly asked by our patients. Let’s begin! KKT Orthopedic Spine Center Pakistan KKT (Khan Kinetic Treatment) Pakistan offers a revolutionary non-surgical medical treatment for victims of spine related pain. KKT technology’s efficacy for addressing underlying spinal conditions and over 92,000 successful treatments, KKT Pakistan stands alone as being the number one international standards based healthcare system that helps in realigning the spine and returning the body back to its normal position. Our Advanced Canadian Technology KKT device employs unique and personalized sound waves (quantum acoustic waves) frequency that travels through the spine. It enables the rotation of vertebrae to eliminate the pain by re-aligning spinal vertebrae back to its normal symmetrical positions. Moreover, it allows muscles, ligaments and nerves which have been abnormally positioned, to return to their normal position. Moreover, the Quantum Acoustic Waves stimulates the spinal tissues regeneration and prevent long term degeneration. Conditions Treated at KKT KKT Spine Center’s non-surgical treatment option addresses the spinal ailments from the more common to the most complex. Therefore, KKT offers treatment for broad range of spinal conditions that includes Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica,Slipped Disk, Osteoarthritis,Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Cervicogenic Headache, Cervical Stenosis, Rotator Cuff Injury,Thoracic Stenosis, Whiplash, Lumbar Stenosis,Spondylitis, Spondylosis, Scoliosis and Kyphosis. Find the details of every condition here. Effectiveness of KKT Treatment KKT treatment is very effective in terms of its healing results. It restores proper biomechanics of the spine by shifting the vertebrae to their normal pivoting point. Consequently, it helps to maintain equal pressure on all sides of the disk and prevents tearing, rupturing and degeneration as well as displacement of the disk material to any one side. Side Effects of KKT Treatment Unlike medicines and surgery, KKT Treatment has no side effects. This is the beauty of the advanced technology that KKT utilizes. Anyone can enjoy the benefits without any negative impact as KKT non-invasive procedure is painless and scar free. KKT Treatment Cost KKT Pakistan treats the victims of spinal ailments with advanced Canadian technology that is completely a non-invasive procedure. When a patient decides to visit KKT Center, he or she undergoes four steps of our treatment process i.e., consultation, diagnostics, treatment plan and exam and wellness. Our consultation charges are 3000/- PKR, whereas the rest of the treatment charges are dependent upon the treatment type. Besides that, our treatment plan comprises of multiple sessions that varies patient to patient. However the good news for KKT patients is that they don’t have to bear the medicines charges for the rest of their lives. Financial Assistance Yes, we do provide about 20-80% financial assistance to needy patients and we don’t hesitate from providing free treatment to deserving patients. Despite reasonable KKT treatment cost, we do believe it is not affordable by many. Regardless of suffering from severe spinal disorders like back pain, neck pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis and slipped disk etc., these patients hesitate to get a KKT treatment. We at KKT Orthopedic Spine Center believes that every patient has the right to live a healthy and pain-free life and therefore no patient has been held back from getting treated with KKT for financial issues. Location of KKT Centers International Presence Within the last two decades, KKT Orthopedic Spine Center has attained an international recognition. Currently KKT has 26 pain treatment centers in 13 overseas countries including Canada, Pakistan, UAE, Mauritius, Kuwait, Germany, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, China, Taiwan, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Find the details of KKT worldwide centers here. KKT Pakistan Keeping our patient’s comfort in mind, KKT Pakistan has operationalized its eight centers across seven cities.The centers are designed with state-of-the-art technology and is staffed with highly skilled experts to address the spinal health needs of our valued patients. Our 8 centers are KKT Lahore (JT/ DHA), KKT Islamabad, KKT Rawalpindi, KKT Peshawar, KKT Multan, KKT Hyderabad and KKT Karachi. Find the details of KKT Pakistan centers here. For more information about KKT Orthopedic Spine Center, its specialists and any additional questions, please contact us at: 0800-00-558