An epidural is a type of injection used in pain management clinics to provide pain relief for a range of conditions – they are also used during childbirth, some types of surgery and for pain relief
A technical term used to describe any type of grating, cracking, popping sound or sensation experienced when moving a joint. Crepitus may occur anywhere in the body, however when it appears in the...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disorder which affects the Central Nervous System, resulting in a range of symptoms including complications with muscle movement, vision, balance and...
Arthritis literally means inflammation of the joints – osteoarthritis describes a form of arthritis which refers to the degeneration of joints and underlying bone. It is one of the most common forms...
Pain is described as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, it is also highly subjective as each individual learns the application of the word through their own unique experiences.
A synovial cyst describes a benign fluid filled sac located in a synovial joint – such cysts may occur throughout the body, however adverse symptoms more commonly present as a result of lumbar...
Cervical myelopathy refers to damage to the spinal cord in the neck region – it may also be categorised as Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) or Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM), both of w
A relatively rare condition, Brachial Neuritis may also be referred to as Brachial Plexus, Brachial Neuropathy, Parsonage Turner Syndrome, Idiopathic Brachial Plexopathy or Neuralgic Amyotrophy.
The number of people across the world using hand held devices such as smartphones or tablets is on the rise – with approximately two thirds of the UK population using smartphones.