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Can prolonged stress affect your pain and healing? Research now suggests that it can, particularly with chronic pain. If you suffer from ongoing pain you may have noticed this relationship yourself. Many people know that their pain is worse when they are stressed but...
Essentially, the ankle consists of three bones, the tibia, fibula and talus, all held together by thick fibrous ligaments. The bottom parts of the tibia and fibula (shin bones) join together and surround the talus in such a way that it is able to rock forwards and...
What are they? The hamstrings are a large group of muscles located at the back of the thigh. Their job is to bend the knee, extend the hip backwards and stabilise the leg. The muscles can be injured at any point along their length but are most vulnerable where the...
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory, autoimmune arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is characterised by intermittent pain and progressive stiffness due to the inflammation and eventual hardening of the...
The benefits of keeping active may seem obvious, yet it can't hurt to be reminded of the many ways exercise can improve your life. Here are a few of our favourite reasons to get moving... Exercise improves energy levels. Improving your fitness means your body is...
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a small space where the wrist meets the base of the hand. This space is covered by a thick ligament and creates a small tunnel where various nerves, arteries and tendons pass through from the forearm into the hand....
If you have ever suffered from a tendon injury you will know that the recovery can be frustratingly long. Tendons are important tissues of the body, connecting muscles to bones and come in many different shapes and sizes. There are many reasons why tendon injuries can...
What is it? The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist that connects the radius bone in the forearm to the hand, situated near the thumb. Scaphoid fractures are a relatively common wrist injury and are commonly misdiagnosed, as the pain can be similar to a sprained...
A common fear for people when discussing pain is the idea that their symptoms are 'all in their head' or that they won't be believed by friends, family, therapists or workmates. This fear can be worse when there appears to be no obvious or visible cause for their pain...
Osteoporosis is a widespread condition characterized by low bone mass or density. It is primarily a metabolic disorder related to age and general health with a variety of risk factors and causes. The most common and well known consequence of osteoporosis is weakened...