Trochanteric Bursitis: What is it and how to treat it
Trochanteric bursitis causes discomfort & swelling in the tissues surrounding the outer hip or upper thigh, stemming from inflammation in the bursae. We discuss symptoms, causes, and treatment; home care, pain relief, physiotherapy, steroid injections & prolozone injections - offered at Leigh Injection Clinic based in Leigh on Sea, serving patients in Essex, Kent, London, & surrounding areas.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatments
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a condition that's often misunderstood, yet it can significantly impact daily life and productivity. Whether you're experiencing tingling sensations in your fingers, difficulty gripping objects, or numbness in your hand understanding the basics of carpal tunnel syndrome is crucial for effective management and treatment.
Stretching Beyond Pain: Why hydrodistension triumphs over steroid injections for frozen shoulder
Hydrodistension, also known as hydrodilatation, and steroid injections are two common treatments for frozen shoulder, and whilst both methods aim to alleviate pain and improve range of motion, there are many advantages for hydrodistension that outweigh simple steroid injections.
Neck Pain: Symptoms, causes and relief strategies - including pillow advice
Neck pain, medically termed cervicalgia, is a common affliction that disrupts daily life and hinders productivity. Whether it's a dull, persistent ache or a sharp, stabbing pain, the effects can be debilitating. We spend hours hunched over screens or carrying heavy loads in today’s fast-paced world, so it’s no surprise that neck pain has become increasingly prevalent. But what exactly causes this discomfort? And more importantly, how can you find relief? In this blog, we delve into the intricacies of neck pain, exploring its various causes, symptoms, and effective strategies for alleviating its grip on your life.
Hay Fever: Treatment options and coping strategies
As trees, grasses, and flowers burst into bloom, pollen counts rise, exacerbating symptoms like sneezing, sinus pressure, itching & eyes. A treatment option that offers rapid relief from severe hay fever symptoms such as inflammation, congestion, and severe allergies, are cortisone injections. Delivering a potent anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, providing quick and targeted relief.
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: What it is and how to treat it
Step into the world of foot health as we explore a common yet often overlooked ailment – retrocalcaneal bursitis. Our journey takes us to the back of the heel, just deep to the Achilles tendon, where a small, fluid-filled sac known as the retrocalcaneal bursa plays a crucial role in smooth movement. In this blog, we'll delve into the intricacies of this condition, understanding its causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how to alleviate discomfort.
Empowering Your Back: A guide to relieving lower back pain through exercise
Lower back pain is truly a ‘pain in the back’! It can affect anyone, and in most cases it tends to improve within a few weeks, however in some cases it can last longer and keep returning – impacting your lifestyle and your ability to carry out daily activities.
In this blog, we detail exercises designed to strengthen, soothe, and rejuvenate your lower back. Whether you're looking for preventative measures, or seeking relief from persistent discomfort, we've got your back (literally!).
Knee Arthritis and Treatment Options
We discuss symptoms and treatment options, including two new options that can be used - and that are offered at our practice the Leigh Injection Clinic, based in Leigh on Sea, Essex - Prolotherapy and Prolozone injections and Arthrosamid.
The Mystery of Migraines
Migraines can progress through four stages: prodrome, aura, attack, and post-drome. However, it is important to note that not everyone who has migraines goes through all the stages and they can vary in duration and severity.
Understanding Sciatica: Causes and Effective Treatments
For many reasons, sciatica is most common in people aged 30 to 50. The discomfort often arises when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or irritated from a variety of underlying issues, with herniated discs and bone spurs among the primary culprits. While it can be debilitating, understanding its causes and available treatments can offer relief and aid in recovery.
Prolotherapy & Prolozone offer pain relief where other methods have failed
Ozone gas is generated from oxygen and injected in to painful areas. This creates not only pain relief but stimulates a turbo charged healing effect.
Leigh Injection Clinic becomes the first clinic in Essex to offer Arthrosamid for knee arthritis
Image of an ultrasound guided injection of Arthrosamid at leigh injection clinic. The only place in Essex offering the procedure right now.
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