Dr. N. C. Gupta

Remedial Exercises  

Backache is a complex problem. It has multifactorial aetiology. There are many exercises that are used as an adjunct to its treatment. Here, some of the exercises useful in the management of backache are described. It is not a complete List. Many more can be added [...]

How to Take a Bath

Bathrooms are a common place of accidents in modern life.  The act of bathing in standing position is the ideal condition for an accident to occur. The floor is slippery because of soap & water, eyes closed, breath is held, due to soap /shampoo on the eyes & [...]

Backache and Sex

Sex has nothing to do with backache directly.  Over indulgence in the sex or even masturbation does not lead to backache. The feeling of exhaustion, tiredness, lassitude, listlessness and other similar expressions used to describe the 'post sex' or 'after night' [...]

What should be your car seat like?

One of the common causes of backache in high executive is an improper motor-seat and the faulty office-chair. The car seat should not be too far away from the foot controls (foot break, clutch and accelerator) rather it should be at minimum comfortable [...]

Back is a very special organ. It has certain unique aspects in relation to its structure, function and location. Back is used to support other parts of body and the Loads which are placed upon it for transportation. We think of psychological and social, as well [...]

How to get out of the bed?

Getting out of the bed is a common activity which all of us knows & need not be written about. Children like to get up after turning on their-side, bend the knees & hips. Adults usually get up by first lifting the head then the trunk followed by standing [...]

The beds have been basically designed for relaxation.  An individual should lie in bed in a position of maximum comfort. No rigid rules can be framed about the posture or mode of lying in bed.  Some people like to lie flat in bed on their back, while others like to [...]

In most of the day to day activities, the back is bent forward. This can lead to backache, if it continues for a long period of time. If the situation is such that the necessary modifications cannot be accomplished in the work place, then rest on a hard bed in the after noon [...]

Those who have to sit on a chair for long hours e g. business executive, judges and magistrates, students, clerks etc. should make sure that they are using the proper chair. The height of the chair should be such that while sitting on it, the feet are placed flat on the [...]

While tying laces of shoes, one should not bend forward while knee are completely straight. This puts a lot of strain on the back & can cause backache. Best way is to keep the foot bearing the shoe on a stool or a foot board by bending the knee. Now tie the laces. [...]