19th January 2022
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sometimes patients will mention that they have a family history of arthritis, but they’re not sure if it’s rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis. Full […]
18th March 2021
Lady with back and rib pain during pregnancy

Labrum Tears

Labrum Tears “Labrum” is latin for “lip” and refers to the ring of cartilage that supports some ball and socket joints. Both the hip and shoulder […]
28th January 2021
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The carpal tunnel is a narrow space in the wrist. Nerves and tendons pass through here on their way to or from the […]
3rd December 2020
Circulation

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The thoracic outlet is the area between the arm and ribs where nerves and blood vessels leave the thorax (rib cage). There is […]
29th October 2020
Rheumatic Pain

Rheumatic Pain

Rheumatic Pain The word “rheumatic” has quite a broad meaning, primarily encompassing problems with joints. What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Whereas we think […]
22nd October 2020
Shoulder or Elbow Pain

Shoulder or Elbow Pain

Shoulder or Elbow Pain The shoulder is more than just a ball and socket joint. It is a very mobile joint supported by a number of […]
24th September 2020
Frozen Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder The technical name for frozen shoulder is “adhesive capsulitis”, which gives a good idea of what’s happening in the joint. Surrounding the ball and […]
13th August 2020
Circulation

Circulation

Circulation Poor circulation can cause pins and needles, numbness, and pain in the affected tissues. Localised issues with circulation can be due to mild problems with […]
6th August 2020
Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is the common name for lateral epicondylitis. Although it can start as a simple muscle injury, the word “epicondylitis” tells us it’s […]