Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterised by joint pain, swelling and reduced range of movement due to break down of cartilage. Common sites of OA include the back, neck, hips, knees and hands. Although exercise cannot halt or reverse the cartilage degeneration in the affected joint/s, what it can do is help to enable the body to …
Adults over 65 should aim to do some sort of exercise every day as it’s important to increase strength, mobility, balance and flexibility. Staying active is the key to keeping healthy, mobile and independent. As you get older, daily exercise will improve health and reduce the likelihood of heart disease, stroke and reduced mobility. Exercise …
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Can you control pain with your mind? There are a lot of people living in pain who are unhappy, lacking in confidence and hurting. Chronic pain has a big psychological element as it often leads to self-imposed isolation. This loss of a social network then leads to anxiety, depression and a tendency for the pain …
Most women experience some symptoms during menopause although the severity and duration of these symptoms vary enormously. The usual symptoms of menopause include night sweats, low mood, hot flushes, period changes and fatigue, but joint pain is also a very common complaint. Menopause usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55 and therefore …
Did you know…….. The Iliacus muscle is a flat, triangular muscle which fills the iliac fossa, set within the hip region. It contributes a lot to general function. From walking and supporting posture to working with the psoas major muscle (known together as the iliopsoas) to create powerful hip and trunk flexion. These movements allow …
Medicines are an important factor in helping to treat persistent pain. They are usually prescribed and therefore have a great deal of research to support their use in treating people with pain. Many people with long term persistent pain conditions are prescribed medicines for pain. Medicines are used safely by millions of people in the …
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Back pain can happen to every single person and symptoms can vary widely, ranging from intense, shooting or pinching pain to a dull, ongoing ache. The spine, which is also called the backbone or spinal column, is one of the strongest parts of the body and is made up of 24 bones sitting on top …
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Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages. The most common causes of knee pain are related to ageing, injury or repeated stress but medical conditions such as arthritis, gout and infections can also contribute. It’s important to identify the root cause of your knee pain to prevent it from becoming …
The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work . While people are beginning to return to offices across the UK, many still remain working from home. And even now that the pandemic is slowly beginning to pass, remote working is likely to remain the norm for millions of workers, as companies learn that …
Around 400 000 people in the UK have Rheumatoid Arthritis. This autoimmune condition causes joint pain and swelling as well as warmth and skin redness around the affected joints. Joint stiffness is also common, especially first thing in the morning and after prolonged sitting. In addition to pain, fatigue can also be a difficult symptom …
