Torture or Treatment? When we get visits from young people to the clinic they are interested to hear about the IDD machine. When you think about it this technical piece of the equipment is not that far removed from ‘the rack’ used in medieval times to extract...
Winter Weather and Chilblains Although it has been fairly mild so far, it is likely that as we move through the colder months of the year some of you will develop chilblains. Chilblains, whilst being uncomfortable rarely cause any permanent damage. The present...
This is one of the most Common Back Problems. In this article we look at a condition that is commonly known as a ‘slipped disc’ What is a Prolapsed disc (Slipped Disc) A prolapsed disc, sometimes called a herniated disc and commonly referred to as a ‘slipped disc’...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a painful condition caused by an irritated or compressed sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back to your feet. Sciatica will often get better naturally in 4 to 6 weeks but can last longer. Symptoms of sciatica Pain...
Edd Henstridge – Behind the Mask At Theale Wellbeing Centre we have a Specialist Podiatrist, Edward Henstridge, who is a CASE accredited ultrasonographer and is highly experienced with injection therapy. Here we learn a little more about the real Edd ……. ...
What is a Frozen Shoulder? The technical name for a frozen shoulder is adhesive capsulitis. Symptoms typically include stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint which leads to restricted movement. What causes a Frozen Shoulder? The pain is often caused by swelling and...
