The two things to remember
Avoid everything that causes or increases your pain. Do not use absolute rest for weeks to months. Strengthen with movements that are not painful, including whole-body exercise that avoids the painful joint.
Dr. Nitish Mandal
Pain relief, simply!
The same two chronic-pain rules, written as a second article.
This article is from Dr. Nitish Mandal, Consultant Pain Physician in Bangalore, with clinics in Koramangala and J.P. Nagar.
Examples given
For shoulder pain, change the angle so the movement is not painful, then add resistance bands or weights. If walking is painful to the knee, strengthening with ankle weights is described as often not painful.
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I have tried tablets and physiotherapy. What is different here?
Find the source of the pain, then treat that source with a clinic injection, block, or infusion. You are typically able to go home the same day.
Where are the clinics, and do I need an appointment?
Koramangala and J.P. Nagar. Prior appointment is preferred. You can book from this website.