The NHS is known for its world-class healthcare provision. But with increasing waiting times, fewer staff, and ongoing disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s become more difficult for patients to access NHS care for low back pain [1-2]. But back pain is a serious issue. The NHS estimates lower back pain alone is the reason…
Chronic back pain can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether it’s stopping you from playing with your kids or doing your favourite sport due to upper back pain when breathing or moving, or just getting on with daily life, it’s essential to know how to tackle back pain. Injections for back pain offer lots…
Sciatica can be extremely painful, and might even stop you doing your daily activities if the discomfort gets too much. So it’s important to have some good self-care sciatica pain relief options at your disposal. Massage is an effective way to ease pressure on the sciatic nerve and reduce pain from sciatica [1-2]. While it…
A trapped or pinched nerve can be very painful, especially if it takes a long time for your joints to release the nerve. Mild cases can last up to eight weeks, while more severe nerve entrapment can last several months [1]. The NHS offers excellent care, but it’s not always easy to get NHS treatment…
Cortisone injections are one of the most effective ways to treat symptoms of chronic pain conditions including sciatica, joint pain, and arthritis. Cortisone injections are available on the NHS, but it’s not always easy or possible to get a prescription for cortisone injection treatment from your NHS GP. September 2023 figures show a record high waiting…
Lower back pain is a common problem, affecting an estimated 619 million people worldwide [1]. If you’re a runner, lower back pain can be especially disruptive, especially if you find your lower back pain gets worse when you run. Running helps millions of people keep fit, stay energised, and reduce stress. But up to 20%…
Epidural steroid injections are used to deliver corticosteroid medication into your spine, relieving pain from chronic or debilitating conditions like sciatica and other nerve compression problems. Generally, epidural steroid injections are a safe way to manage severe or chronic back pain. Research indicates a steroid injection success rate of 50% to 84%, depending on the…
Shoulder pain affects up to a third of people at some point in their lives [1]. In fact, it’s the third most common musculoskeletal problem reported to GPs, after back and neck pain. Cortisone injections for shoulder pain can help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms stemming from many different shoulder problems. From arthritis to sports injuries, shoulder…
Cortisone injections are one of the fastest and most effective ways to relieve joint pain. Steroid injections work by reducing inflammation around the joint, which alleviates pain and stiffness. Studies have shown that more than 80% of patients with knee pain return to sport within a month after a cortisone injection [1]. Cortisone injections work quickly,…
