Search found 16 matches

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by Nicola Footman
Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: Exercise helps then hurts
Replies: 3
Views: 2240

Re: Exercise helps then hurts

Hello! Yoga and pilates can be fantastic for many musculoskeletal problems. However, can I ask what is wrong with your knees? Is it arthritis? Or a problem with the knee cap (patellofemoral dysfunction)? Certain conditions result in the knee 'disliking' being held in prolonged positions which is one...
by Nicola Footman
Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: Chronic knee pain
Replies: 3
Views: 2189

Re: Chronic knee pain

Hi - sorry to hear your mother is struggling. Firstly, has she had the knee x-rayed since it became swollen and painful? Has she had blood tests to rule out any infection? Has she spoken to the orthopaedic team/had it reviewed? It may be worth doing this to ensure there is no loosening of the replac...
by Nicola Footman
Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: Running injuries
Replies: 1
Views: 1235

Re: Running injuries

Hi First of all well done for being so fit and healthy and exercising so regularly! So much of the population do not! In answer to your question I would say 'it depends'. What injuries have you sustained? If they are muscular or typical runners' problems eg ITB syndrome then that doesn't mean it wil...
by Nicola Footman
Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: back pain
Replies: 3
Views: 1994

Re: back pain

Hello Sorry to hear you are struggling with your back. I agree with all that Wendy Green suggested :) so won't repeat a lot of what's already been suggested eg heat/staying mobile. An acute episode of back pain can last for a few weeks so do not worry that your symptoms are not settling as quickly a...
by Nicola Footman
Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: Pain is ruining my life!
Replies: 4
Views: 2236

Re: Pain is ruining my life!

Hello Julian I'm so sorry to read that you are struggling. Having chronic pain is exhausting and can make you feel very isolated, as you say. Many patients suffering with chronic pain have depression, so you are certainly not alone! Physiotherapy can help. The correct advice with regards to exercise...
by Nicola Footman
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Osteoarthritis
Topic: Non pharmaceutical options?
Replies: 6
Views: 3761

Re: Non pharmaceutical options?

Hi Jan Have you ever been referred to physiotherapy for your arthritis? Physio can be really helpful in managing mild/moderate osteoarthritis (OA). Exercises to help strengthen the core muscles, hips and knees can help to reduce pain significantly. A physio should also be able to offer advice regard...
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