by LondonRheumatology | Nov 14, 2022 | arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK, causing pain and inflammation in the body’s joints. It is most common in older people but can affect people of all ages, making daily activities and life a challenge for many. The treatment...
by LondonRheumatology | Nov 9, 2022 | arthritis
Being active has a range of health benefits, but if you’re pushing yourself to achieve lofty goals it can carry extra risk factors. If you’re an athlete at an amateur or professional level or someone who simply loves taking part in your chosen sport then...
by LondonRheumatology | Oct 18, 2022 | arthritis
Steroid injections are a minimally invasive procedure for relieving the discomforting pain from inflamed joints. The injections are typically delivered directly into the painful area to help reduce inflammation and pain. The significant pain relief from this treatment...
by LondonRheumatology | Oct 10, 2022 | arthritis
Arthritis is a common disorder that affects the joints causing pain and inflammation. While pain and inflammation are natural reactions to disease or injury, if they last a very long time or keep reoccurring, that might be a sign of arthritis. A doctor or...
by LondonRheumatology | Sep 12, 2022 | arthritis
Arthritis is an umbrella term for conditions that affect joints and their surrounding tissues. A joint is an area where bones connect, such as the knees, hips and shoulders. It can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Some individuals with arthritis also...
by LondonRheumatology | Sep 5, 2022 | arthritis
Individuals with serve arthritis have multiple treatment options available to them, including steroid injections. The most common type of injection is an intra-articular injection. This can be used to treat arthritis in any joint in the body but is most commonly used...