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Question: Hi,
XXXX here, My Mom is 67 years and she is suffering from knee and back pains for the past 10 years. She consulted many doctors but some times she gets the pain very severely. I am planning to buy a heating gel to massage at knees or Back. could you suggest a massaging gel.
Thanks
XXXX
XXXX here, My Mom is 67 years and she is suffering from knee and back pains for the past 10 years. She consulted many doctors but some times she gets the pain very severely. I am planning to buy a heating gel to massage at knees or Back. could you suggest a massaging gel.
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
She can use Volini gel.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your description it seems that your mother's joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and back and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy. She can use volini gel after a hot compress in the painful areas for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
She can use Volini gel.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your description it seems that your mother's joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and back and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy. She can use volini gel after a hot compress in the painful areas for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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