Is Knee Pain just caused by our Knee Cap?

Author: Physician Niklas Seet | March 2021 | Zhongjing TCM What is cervical spondylosis (CS)? Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common conditions afflicting many in the world today. It usually presents as neck pain and/or stiffness. In a 2010 study1, it was found that it has a global prevalence of 4.9% and it ranks fourth in terms of disability. Based on an observational study done by the Department of Rehabilitative Services at Singapore Changi General Hospital2, almost 80% of the 91 neck pain patients were between the ages of 35 and 65 years, with 70% of them suffering from chron..

Author: Physician Patricia Wang | April 2021 | Zhongjing TCM In today’s fast paced world where rest has become a luxury, we often neglect our bodies and experience some minor discomforting symptoms from time to time. Headache is one such symptom that has bothered almost everyone at some point in their lives. For some, headaches can just be uncomfortable and bothersome, but for others, the pain can be very intense and disabling. According to a 2003 study in Singapore, the prevalence of headache was 82.7% among 2096 respondents. In addition, some studies have found that the incidence of headache..

Author: Physician Chan Yee Shuin | August 2021 | Zhongjing TCM  No parent feels prepared for “being a parent”. From pregnancy, to their child’s first breath on this world, to their first day at school, it was no easy feat. And then comes puberty! Every parent would have gone through puberty, but what is it all about? What is puberty about? Puberty refers to the phase when a child starts to mature into a young man or woman. Through this process, they become sexually mature and are capable of reproduction. It is a period of varying physical and emotional changes, and most imp..

Author: Physician Patricia Wang | September 2021 | Zhongjing TCM  Knee pain is a common complaint seen in the primary care sector, and is prevalent in the elderly. The knee is the largest joint in the human body and one of the most complex. Being one of the weight-bearing joints, it absorbs a large amount of pressure as we carry out our day to day activities. For example, when running and climbing stairs, the pressure on the knee is about three times the weight of your body. This is one of the reasons why the knee joint is prone to wear and tear damages. According to an article “骨关节..