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Lumbar Zygapophysial (Facet) Joint Pain, commonly referred to as facet joint pain, is a condition affecting the small joints in the lower back (lumbar spine). These joints provide stability and flexibility but can become irritated or degenerated, leading to chronic lower back pain. Causes of Lumbar Facet Joint Pain Facet joint pain can develop due … Read more
Cervical Rib Syndrome, also known as thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) when involving a cervical rib, is a condition caused by an extra rib that grows above the first rib, near the base of the neck. While many people with a cervical rib experience no symptoms, in some cases, this additional rib can compress nerves and … Read more
Lumbar discogenic pain is a common cause of lower back pain resulting from damage or degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine (lower back). This type of pain can significantly affect daily activities and overall quality of life. At Freedom Clinics, we focus on providing a clear understanding of lumbar discogenic pain, its … Read more
We all know that what we eat can have a massive effect on our body, from weight gain to indigestion, skin problems to IBS but how much do we know about the impact diet has on our joints? In this article, we look at what diet types affect our joints, why, and more importantly, how … Read more
Sciatica pain can be incredibly debilitating and in some cases, can last for months leading to chronic sciatica. The term Sciatica is used to describe symptoms of a medical condition which can be felt along the sciatic nerve as a result of irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression. – It is not a medical diagnosis. These … Read more
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
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
With more localised lockdowns predicted over the winter season, we thought it would be an ideal time to share with you some of our experiences with lockdown, the number of joint and back issues we have seen due to WFH and how you can avoid further back and spine damage. As lovely as it can … Read more
1. Sports and exercise-related injuries Sports injuries could be either due to an acute injury while playing a sport and exercising (e.g., ankle sprain) or due to chronic injury which is related to overuse such as tennis elbow. Our Consultant Physician in Sport and Exercise Medicine has extensive experience in treating elite athletes in various … Read more
Guide to injection therapy – All injection procedures are performed by our Sports Medicine Consultant, who has over 17 years of experience performing injections. You do not need a GP referral for our consultant to see you, but we advise you to have a referral from your GP whenever this is possible. Our doctor will … Read more
Vitamin D is very important to our musculoskeletal function and our immune system. Yet many of us are deficient in our levels of vitamin D. In fact, 27% of the population is vitamin D deficient.
80% of our vitamin D intake comes from the sun, so in the depths of winter, we expect a higher percentage of UK residents will drop below normal parameters.
Acupuncture Awareness Week The first ever Acupuncture Awareness week will take place from the 25th February until the 3rd March 2013. In spite of acupuncture’s ever increasing popularity there are still misconceptions surrounding this form of treatment. This week aims to answer questions, provide information and enlighten patients on acupuncture treatments. The theme of this … Read more
