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Wisdom tooth extraction is one of the most common surgical procedures in the NHS and there are several reasons it may be recommended for you. Up to 60% of wisdom tooth extractions are performed because...
Read moreYour sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your spine to your pelvis, and can cause lower back pain and other symptoms when inflamed or injured. Sacroiliac joint pain is estimated to be the cause of 15-30% of...
Read moreFor some people, sciatica pain is worse at night when they’re trying to sleep. A lack of proper sleep can affect your mood, quality of life, and even worsen your pain . In this article,...
Read moreYour medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the ligaments that stabilises your knee and keeps your shin bone (tibia) in the right place. If this ligament is stretched or torn but still intact, it’s...
Read moreRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition that causes symptoms ranging from mild to severe. RA has 4 distinct stages and is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time if left untreated . What are...
Read moreHaving a knee replacement is a big step towards regaining mobility, confidence and a pain-free life. But the journey doesn’t end once you’ve had the surgery – post-operative recovery is a big part of knee...
Read moreAmitriptyline is often prescribed for sciatica and other types of neuropathic (nerve) pain. If you’ve been prescribed amitriptyline for sciatica, or you’d like to learn more before starting a course of amitriptyline, you’ll find everything...
Read moreSciatica treatment usually involves some kind of exercise. The NHS recommends regular, gentle exercise for sciatica but this exercise can take many different forms. Here, we’ll discuss which types of sciatica exercises the NHS recommends...
Read moreIf you’ve suddenly developed a painful knee, you may wonder how you injured it. It’s common to over-analyse your every movement over the past few days, trying to work out how you hurt your knee....
Read moreIf you are one of the up to 40% of people who experience sciatica during your lifetime , one of the first things that you probably want to know is how long sciatica lasts. Fortunately,...
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