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Hamatometacarpal arthritis, a less common but painful condition, affects the joints between the hamate bone and the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones in the hand. This type of arthritis is often associated with repetitive strain or trauma and can significantly limit hand function, especially in activities requiring grip or dexterity. At Freedom Clinics, we offer … Read more
Rotator Cuff Or Shoulder Impingement occurs when the subacromial bursa is pinched, causing the tendons and bursa to become inflamed and swollen. The swelling of the bursa is known as Bursitis, and the impingement occurs when the shoulder blade presses or rubs against the tendons and bursa. What are the Causes of Rotator Cuff … Read more
Frozen shoulder, which is also known as adhesive capsulitis, is inflammation of the tissues surrounding your shoulder joint. This tissue shrinks and becomes tight, causing pain and stiffness. It is seen more commonly in women between the ages of 40 and 60, and people with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing a … Read more
Bursitis is a dull achy pain within the joint and occurs when the bursa (the fluid-filled sack which cushions the joint) becomes inflamed. It is commonly seen in the shoulders, hips, knees and elbows and if left untreated can worsen and present further complications. How do I know if I have Bursitis? Bursitis normally … Read more
Tendinitis is a swelling of a tendon which is usually caused by repetitive movements or having poor posture or technique when exercising or playing sports. Your doctor may also describe it as an RSI or repetitive strain injury. However, there are other RSI which needs to be ruled out before treatment. RSI includes strains … Read more
Ultrasound-guided injections are used for treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions using medicines such as cortisone, PRP and hyaluronic acid. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure as the equipment used to treat these painful conditions deliver the medicine precisely where it is intended. Using an ultrasound scanner enables us to see joints, tendons, soft … 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
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.
