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Understanding Pain Modulation Mechanisms and Theories
What Is Modulation? Modulation is defined as the exertion of a modifying or controlling influence on something. Similarly, pain...

Physio Explored
Mar 19 min read


Disc Herniations: Where and Why?
Why does a disc herniation hurt? This blog aims to discuss the mechanism behind the pain because of disc herniations in detail which...

Physio Explored
Oct 1, 20245 min read


13. Text Neck: Fact or Fiction?
Let's get straight to it, text neck is not a diagnosis. Text neck, which is an alternate term used for pain as a result of forward neck...

Physio Explored
Aug 4, 20243 min read


Debunking 5 Common Cryotherapy Myths
historically there’s been good literature to show that icing an injury is a good choice. But how does practice reach such an agreement?...

Vikalp Saxena
Jul 30, 20244 min read


11. Is Sitting The New Smoking?
Is it fair to demonize sitting, an activity that is done so often and constantly in today’s world? Does sitting pose an equal threat to...

Physio Explored
Jun 23, 20243 min read


34. The Dark Side of Manual Therapy
Simply put Manual therapy is a set of physical interventions (mostly passive) used by a ‘specific lot’ of Allied and Health care providers

Vikalp Saxena
Apr 22, 20249 min read


Is MRI Essential? Rethinking Its Role in Diagnosis
“Pictures can be deceiving”. In the world of social media, it is hard to judge the reality of a person and situation by looking at their...

Prerna Pant
Apr 15, 20246 min read


10. Why Some Exercise is Better Than None
Has the fear of being unable to exercise for a longer duration prevented you from working out and being active? Just 15-20 minutes of...

Physio Explored
Feb 25, 20244 min read


09. 5 Things To Know About Trigger Points
In the world of pain and discomfort, one often encounters the term "Myofascial Trigger Points" or MTrPs. However, this concept is...

Physio Explored
Jan 15, 20244 min read


32. Unlocking Relief: Treating Acute Low Back Pain
Low back pain . It’s a story told and re-told by generations of scholars, clinicians, students, and skeptics, yet the most perplexing and...

Vikalp Saxena
Jan 5, 20247 min read


31. Diastasis Recti: Closing the gap
In the realm of women's health, one condition that has garnered attention, yet remains shrouded in mystery, is diastasis recti....

Physio Explored
Nov 26, 20233 min read


30. Pain Liberation: Overcoming pain Catastrophizing
In the realm of musculoskeletal health, the Biopsychosocial model of healthcare has become a cornerstone, emphasizing the...

Physio Explored
Nov 14, 20235 min read


Deep Squats: Are They Harmful to Your Knees?
But what if we told you that this popular belief might not hold water, and anyone who wants and needs to do deep squats can do so fearlessly

Physio Explored
Sep 24, 20233 min read


07.Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnosis & Care
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent age-related neurodegenerative disorder, affecting nearly 3% of individuals over age...

Physio Explored
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Core Muscles: Composition, Myths & Role in Injury Prevention
Core muscles have become a buzzword in fitness and wellness circles, often touted as the key to a robust and pain-free body. But what...

Physio Explored
Sep 11, 20234 min read


The Role of Movement in Reducing Low Back Pain
As a protective response to pain, our bodies tend to 'Restrict Movement' in the affected area.

Physio Explored
Aug 13, 20233 min read


05. DNIC: The Body's Pain Relief Mechanism
Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Control (DNIC), also known as conditioned pain modulation (CPM) is the body's own pain relief mechanism.

Physio Explored
Jul 23, 20234 min read


04. Busting the Myth of Constant Glute Squeezing
We've all heard it before—the idea that forcefully contracting your glutes throughout exercises like bridging, squats, and deadlifts will...

Physio Explored
Jul 16, 20232 min read


28. All you need to know about Groin Pain.
The Groin in musculoskeletal health is considered an obscure location, even dubbed the ‘Bermuda Triangle’ by Mario Bizzini.

Vikalp Saxena
Jun 19, 20236 min read


03. Osteoarthritis: Beyond Wear and Tear
As discussed in an earlier blog , Osteoarthritis (OA) has long been regarded as a degenerative joint disease primarily caused by wear and...

Physio Explored
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Navigating Recovery with Consistency in Flare-Ups
Today, we want to shed light on an essential aspect of the rehabilitation and recovery journey: its non-linear trajectory . Many of us...

Physio Explored
May 28, 20232 min read


01. Exploring Undervalued Aspects of Dealing with Pain
Today we delve into the often overlooked but vital aspects of managing pain, that can be used as a guide for clinicians and patients as...

Physio Explored
May 21, 20232 min read


27. Sciatica 101: Pills, Exercise, and Surgery.
sciatica is a symptom rather than a specific diagnosis, which is a result of not only compression but also inflammation around the nerve ...

Prerna Pant
Apr 30, 20237 min read


26. Treating Tennis Elbow 101: Ace Your Recovery
Why does my elbow have to do anything with me playing or never having played ‘Tennis’?
In this Blog, we’ll attempt to simplify Tennis elbow

Vikalp Saxena
Apr 2, 20235 min read
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