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Spinal blocks and epidurals are both used as pain relief in labour and childbirth, but they can also be used to treat painful back and spine conditions. There are several differences between a spinal block...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreChronic 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...
Read moreSciatica 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....
Read moreA 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...
Read moreCortisone 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...
Read moreLower back pain is a common problem, affecting an estimated 619 million people worldwide . If you’re a runner, lower back pain can be especially disruptive, especially if you find your lower back pain gets...
Read moreEpidural 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...
Read moreShoulder pain affects up to a third of people at some point in their lives . In fact, it’s the third most common musculoskeletal problem reported to GPs, after back and neck pain. Cortisone injections...
Read moreCortisone 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%...
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