So, you’re wondering about TMJ dysfunction, right? Let’s break it down. The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ for short, is basically where your jawbone meets your skull. It’s a pretty busy joint, involved in talking, chewing, yawning, and all sorts of facial expressions. Inside the joint, there’s this little cartilaginous disc that helps (or sometimes hinders) […]

Guess What? You don’t have to be a tennis player to develop tennis elbow as ONLY 5% OF PEOPLE WITH TENNIS ELBOW RELATE THE INJURY TO TENNIS. What is it? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia, is an overuse injury to a tendon within the forearm. A tendon is what connects muscle to bone […]

Do you wake up with painful or stiff knees in the morning? Are you finding your daily walks or climbing stairs harder than usual? This is the blog for you! What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This joint disease is characterised by a break down in the cartilage (smooth […]

Do you suffer from: Localised jaw pain or tenderness Clicking, popping or grating sensations of the jaw Headaches Teeth grinding Tinitus/blocked ear Pain with chewing Inability to fully open the mouth Locking of the jaw Blocked sinus, tooth pain, neck stiffness, face numbness, twitching eyes/cheek? These are all common symptoms of TMJ dysfunction. The temporomandibular joint […]

No you do not have to be a professional tennis player to develop tennis elbow! In fact only about one in twenty patients with this injury have developed it from playing a racquet sport. What is it? Tennis elbow is an injury to the tendon within the forearm. The tendon is what connects muscle to […]

You may have read Part 1 of our arthritis series.  It provides some clear information about the range of conditions that are described as arthritis.  If not, check it out here.  The leads to the question – what can be done about arthritis, and is exercise any help? Is exercise good for arthritis? Research has […]

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. In fact, it is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. Arthritis-related problems include pain, stiffness, inflammation and damage to joint cartilage and surrounding structures. This can result […]

Is joint pain taking over your life? – You may dread taking the dog for a walk, meeting up with friends for a game of golf or your garden may look as though it hasn’t been touched for years. Are you constantly reminded of your limitations when you hang the washing out or mow the […]