Joint aches and Pains
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Shoulder Pain
£29.00 Read moreShoulder Pain Causes and Treatment: Shoulder pain is very common and symptoms tend to improve after 2 weeks. If persisting for more than 2 weeks, please speak to our clinicians via a video consultation.
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Tendonitis
£29.00 Read moreTendonitis Causes and Treatment: Tendonitis is a painful condition in which the tendons that attach your muscles to your bones become irritated and inflamed. It may result from overuse, gradual wear and tear, or an unexpected injury. Any tendon in your body can develop tendonitis, but it commonly occurs in areas such as the shoulders (rotator cuff tendonitis), elbows (tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow), wrists (wrist tendonitis), knees (patellar tendonitis), and ankles (Achilles tendonitis). Treatment for tendonitis typically involves rest, ice therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, corticosteroid injections or surgery for severe or chronic cases.
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain
£29.00 Read moreMusculoskeletal Pain Causes and Treatment: Musculoskeletal pain refers to discomfort or pain that affects the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or other soft tissues of the body. It can be caused by various factors and conditions.
These include:
- Back Pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Elbow pain
- Wrist pain
Muscle, ligaments or tendons may be affected.
Our clinicians can offer advice, guidance and if needed, prescribe medication for pain relief. The video consultation is recommended. They can also advise if you require onward referral and can write to your GP for review.
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Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
£29.00 Read morePlantar fasciitis (heel pain) is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes.
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Gout
£29.00 Read moreGout is an arthritic condition that produces excruciating pain, swelling, and inflammation in a single joint (although more than one may be affected). It usually affects your big toe, but it can also affect other joints in your foot, ankles, knees, wrists, and hands. The discomfort normally begins in the middle of the night while you’re sleeping and gradually worsens over a few hours. The symptoms occur due to a build-up of uric acid in the blood and this causes uric acid crystals to deposit in the joints.
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Arthritis
£29.00 Read moreArthritis causes inflammation and pain in the joints. The most prevalent varieties of arthritis in the UK are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but there are many others, each with its own set of symptoms and treatment choices. It becomes more common as you become older, but anyone, including children, can be affected. The symptoms of arthritis vary depending on the type of arthritis you have, and which joints are afflicted.
If you have an established diagnosis, our clinician can prescribe anti-inflammatory medication and recommend exercises. Please book video or telephone consultation. If you do not have a formal diagnosis, please speak to your regular GP.
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Back Pain
£29.00 Read moreBack pain is a very common ailment therefore, you are likely to have it at some point in your life. Common cause of back pain is when a muscle is pulled (strain). Medical therapy may not be required because it normally improves on its own within weeks or months. People of all ages might suffer from back pain, however as you get older, you are more prone to developing it as a result of normal wear and tear. Rarely can back pain be the sign of a serious condition such as infection, cancer or broken bones.
