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Iliolumbar Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Iliolumbar syndrome, also known as iliolumbar ligament syndrome, is a lesser-known but significant cause of lower back pain. It arises from irritation or injury to the iliolumbar ligament, a key structure that stabilises the lower spine and pelvis. While it often goes undiagnosed, proper identification and treatment can greatly improve symptoms. This article explores the … Read more

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Femoroacetabular Ligament Tears and Hip Stability: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Femoroacetabular ligament tears are a common source of hip pain and instability, often affecting active individuals who engage in sports or activities that place repetitive stress on the hip joint. These tears can lead to hip instability, pain, and, if left untreated, may contribute to the early onset of osteoarthritis. At Freedom Clinics, we’re dedicated … Read more

Understanding Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where extra bone grows along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint, giving the bones an irregular shape. Because they do not fit together perfectly, the bones rub against each other during movement, causing damage to the joint. At Freedom Clinics, we aim to … Read more

Understanding Hip Labral Tear: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Introduction A hip labral tear is a painful condition that affects the labrum, the ring of cartilage that follows the outside rim of the hip joint socket. This cartilage helps to cushion the joint and secure the femoral head in the hip socket, ensuring smooth and stable movement. This article will explore the symptoms, causes, … Read more

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Hip Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a degenerative joint disease that commonly affects older adults, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. As a weight-bearing joint, the hip endures significant stress, making it susceptible to wear and tear over time. This blog explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available for hip osteoarthritis.   What Is … Read more

Understanding Hip Impingement: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

Introduction Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a common hip condition characterised by abnormal contact between the ball-and-socket hip joint structures. This contact can lead to pain, limited range of motion, and eventually hip joint damage if left untreated. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of hip impingement, including its … Read more

Understanding Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS): Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

Introduction Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain and tenderness over the greater trochanteric region of the hip. It affects individuals of varying ages and activity levels, often interfering with daily activities and mobility. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, exploring … Read more

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Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic – Manipulations and soft tissue work

Osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments all use manipulations and soft tissue work to help treat pain and improve mobility. Even though all three treatments work to provide similar results, they work in their own unique ways to achieve the desired result, which can vary greatly from patient to patient. Differences between osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractic … Read more

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Hip pain in adults

There are many conditions that may cause hip pain in adults, ranging from muscle or tissue damage to chronic conditions such as arthritis. On average, 2.5 million people in the UK suffer from chronic hip pain, and due to cutbacks within the NHS, many people are left to seek private treatment. In many cases, operations … Read more

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Home Gym Injuries

With gyms closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak, home gym equipment sales have spiked by a massive 5,813% in the UK. Instagram has been challenging us to workouts and weight loss, personal trainers have been selling out on one to one tuition, and Jo Wicks has bagged a world record on YouTube live feed, what could … Read more

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Gluteal Tendinopathy

It’s not a great surprise that over the last six months, we have seen an increase of patients suffering from Gluteal Tendinopathy coming into the surgery. Hip pain, as many of our clients describe the condition, is typically experienced when you change up your activities. It may be that you would prefer swimming, but since … Read more