Muscle And Joint Pain

Solution Products

• Customised Orthotic footwear to correct mal-alignment
• Therapeutic Socks
• Cold pack / Heat pack
• Braces or support

Overview

Muscle and joint pain is a common health complaint, with symptoms that can be ascribed to a variety of medical conditions, from muscle strain to fibromyalgia.

The most commonly affected joints are of the lower limbs : Hip, knee and ankle. This is because these joints are flexible and have a wide range of movement. They also withstand a lot of stress and bear nearly all of your weight.

Symptoms

• Muscle Cramps
• Tired Achy Legs
• Muscle tightness, weakness, wasting
• Orthotics control excess pronation of the feet which will decrease internal rotation of the legs and the stretching on the leg muscles
• Selective strengthening & stretches of lower limb muscles allow for better post-exercise mobility and ease of getting around
• Reducing the period of activity/workout/sports

Causes

• Faulty biomechanics leading to altered posture & gait
• Overuse or underuse of muscles
• Injury like fall, fracture, sprain, strain
• Neurological issues : peripheral neuropathy, sciatica
• Circulatory issues : varicose veins, DVT
• Arthritis (septic or aseptic), fibromyalgia.
• Repetitive strain injuries or high impact sports
• Lifting a heavy object can give rise to muscle pain and

Treatment

• PRICE therapy – Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation can help
• Orthotics corrects the faulty biomechanics and reduces the stress on the muscle and joint structures
• Selective strengthening & stretches of lower limb muscles allow for better post-exercise mobility and ease of getting around
• Reducing the period of activity/workout/sports