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Quick Answer: A numb finger usually means a nerve supplying that finger is being compressed or irritated, most often at the wrist, the elbow or the neck. Which fingers go numb points to which nerve is involved. Sudden numbness with weakness or facial drooping is a medical emergency. Waking with a dead hand, losing feeling…

Quick Answer: Pain at the base of the thumb usually comes from the carpometacarpal joint at the wrist end of the thumb, or from the two thumb tendons that run along the side of the wrist. Osteoarthritis, tendon irritation and repetitive gripping or phone use are the common causes. Most cases respond to load management…

Quick Answer: An elbow strain is an overstretch or small tear of the muscles and tendons that attach around the elbow, usually from repetitive gripping, lifting, or racquet and gym loading. The typical signs are pain over the inner or outer bony point, tenderness when it is pressed, and weakness on gripping. Most cases settle…

Quick Answer: A neck strain is an overstretch or small tear of the muscles or tendons that support the neck, most often caused by sudden movement, an awkward sleeping position or prolonged desk posture. The usual signs are localised pain, stiffness and muscle spasm. Most cases settle within a few weeks with graded movement and…

Modern work culture often demands hours of stillness. Whether we are hunched over a laptop at a kitchen table or settled into a dedicated office chair, our bodies bear the brunt of repetitive positions. Over time, what begins as a minor stiffness in the neck or a dull ache in the lower back can develop…

In our fast-paced Singaporean lifestyle, whether you are spending long hours at a desk in the CBD or chasing after your children at the park, muscle tightness is often an unwelcome companion. We often don’t notice the gradual stiffening of our necks, shoulders, and hips until that stiffness turns into a dull ache or a…

If you have ever woken up with a stiff shoulder that gradually becomes so painful you can’t reach for a plate on a high shelf or fasten a seatbelt, you may be experiencing Adhesive Capsulitis, commonly known as Frozen Shoulder. At Elevate Physiotherapy, we see many patients who feel frustrated by the sudden loss of…

How Weight Affects Joints Joints are the connections between bones that allow movement and support the weight of the body. Key joints like the knees, hips, and ankles are particularly susceptible to the effects of excess weight. For every pound of body weight, the knees, for example, bear approximately three to five times that weight…

What is Muscle Imbalance? Muscle imbalance occurs when one muscle or group of muscles is stronger or more developed than its opposing muscle or group. For example, if your quadriceps (front thigh muscles) are significantly stronger than your hamstrings (back thigh muscles), this creates an imbalance that can affect your posture, movement, and overall function….

1. Accelerated Healing and Recovery One of the primary benefits of physiotherapy after surgery is that it accelerates the healing process. Through carefully designed exercises and treatments, physiotherapists help improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent complications like blood clots. Early mobilization, often guided by your physiotherapist, can enhance tissue repair and speed up your…