Topic: osteoarthritis
April 11, 2024
Understanding the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) can help you recognise the condition and seek appropriate treatment. And don’t forget that you can get in touch with us to discuss your osteoarthritis symptoms, we can help.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints but can have systemic effects on the entire body. Characterised by painful inflammation of the synovium (connective tissue around the joint), stiffness, and in more severe cases, bone erosion and joint deformity, RA can significantly impact the quality of life. However, with the right strategies, the progression of RA can be managed, and its symptoms alleviated
October 19, 2023
Arthritis, a condition characterised by joint pain and stiffness, affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its widespread prevalence, there's much we can do to reduce the risk of developing this debilitating condition, or manage its symptoms if already diagnosed.
July 19, 2023
While arthritis can be challenging to manage, there are proactive steps one can take to reduce its onset and alleviate symptoms. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the key strategies and lifestyle choices that can help prevent arthritis and improve joint health.
January 26, 2023
It’s commonly known that exercise can be beneficial for all aspects of our health. From improving general health, maintaining a healthy weight and improving mental health, it can help prevent serious conditions such as strokes and high blood pressure.
Many people take extreme pleasure from gardening. Pottering around the garden, making it look beautiful so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour and relax surrounded by nature may be one of your favourite pastimes. But regular weeding, digging, planting, hedge trimming and mowing can cause lower back pain. This pain can become so severe that it prevents you from getting out into the garden and doing what you love.
January 24, 2022
A shoulder replacement can be a life-changing operation and in 2019 there were over 7000 carried out in the UK alone. It can significantly improve your quality of life and can help with persistent shoulder pain that can stop you doing the things you love.
September 4, 2020
Arthritis is a medical condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. It’s a common condition, impacting more than 10 million people in the UK.
June 8, 2020
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the UK. It’s a chronic, debilitating condition that affects over 9 million people.
September 20, 2019
If you’re suffering with shoulder pain, it can be difficult to know what you should do about it. Some shoulder pain improves with simple rest. Other types of pain require treatment or physiotherapy in order to improve while some pain is a sign that you will benefit from shoulder surgery.