I am a 54 year old male. I am uncomfortable in sitting cross legged for last one month as I am feeling pain in hip joints in doing so. Sometimes I feel pain in my left knee also. I have used ayurvedic ointment but not much relief. I still can't sit cross legged.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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This should be due to the sciatic nerve compression in the right side probably close to your l5 vertebrae. It can also be due to the strain on the left leg, try wearing mcr chappals which would help you to get relieved from pain. Juice helps you to get cleansed with toxins. Ginger in general is good for joint pain and honey / black pepper helps you to get rid out of toxins quickly increase rom- free active exercises of lumbar spine. Pelvic tilting forward, backward in crook lying, quadriped, sitting and standing. Mobilization- restoration of intersegmental mobility by accessory pressure enables the patient to regain full functional painfree movement.  

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