Pain can be debilitating. When it is accompanied by a loss of mobility and worsening quality of life, the impact is not only a physical one but also mental and emotional. For many people with degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, the pandemic has led to an increase in symptoms due to missed routine appointments and lengthening…
If you are referred to a radiologist for a scan you might be wondering what to expect, how the procedure works and what it’s used for. Our glossary of radiology tests is a quick reference guide to the different types of scans and what they are used for. Your radiologist will be able to provide…
If you are experiencing heel pain, you may have plantar fasciitis. This debilitating condition is caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons why people experience heel pain and is especially common…
Stress fractures are sometimes barely noticeable at first – a tender area with pain and some swelling that normally subsides when you rest. However, over time stress fractures can worsen and you may experience pain even when you are not using the affected area.
Lockdown pressed the pause button on all of our lives and if you have been waiting for medical treatment this is likely to have been a major challenge. People with musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, gout or osteomyelitis may have seen a worsening of their symptoms. If you were unfortunate enough to sustain a sprain,…
If you are having radiology tests and treatments, you might be wondering how you will feel afterwards and whether you will be able to resume your everyday activities straight away.
Radiology testing is any kind of imaging technique that is used to diagnose or treat disease. Different types of imaging techniques are used depending on the suspected problem. If you are having a radiology test, here’s what to expect and how to prepare for the procedure:
