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Knee Bursitis
Knee bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac called a bursa that sits near your knee joint. Bursae reduce friction and cushion pressure points between your bones and the tendons, muscles and skin near your joints. Any of the bursa in your knee can become inflamed, but knee bursitis most commonly occurs over the…
Read More5 Best Knee Pillows for a Good Night’s Sleep in 2022
Knee pain, hip pain and even back pain can have an impact on your sleep which can then negatively impact many other aspects of your life. Chronic tiredness will get you down and will only make it more difficult to manage the chronic pain of knee arthritis. Getting a good night’s sleep can help you…
Read MoreWhen Can I Drive After Knee Replacement Surgery?
In the weeks after your total knee replacement surgery you will likely be keen to get back behind the wheel. After all, no one really likes relying on friends, family members or public transport! Driving will make it easier to get back to your regular work, social life and recreational activities. All the reasons you…
Read MoreSteroid Injections for Knee Pain
What is a steroid? Some steroids occur naturally in the human body. Artificial steroids act like natural steroids to reduce inflammation. They’re different to the anabolic steroids used by body builders to increase their muscle size and strength. A number of different steroids are available for injection. Common examples of steroid injections are: hydrocortisone (hi-dro-cor-tee-zone)…
Read MoreDo I need a Knee Replacement?
Simple answer…I don’t know. Real question is do YOU think it’s time for a knee replacement? This conversation comes up week after week in my specialist knee clinic. So, let me be clear that for most of you the decision to proceed with knee replacement surgery is yours. It is not up to your surgeon…
Read MoreThe latest non-surgical treatments for Osteoarthritis
If you’re suffering from knee pain – get your free copy of my guide to find out everything you need to know about how to manage your symptoms. Download Now Joint replacement operations are a $20 billion per year industry. There is no doubt that they have improved the lives of millions of people. But they aren’t…
Read MoreHow to get back to exercising after a knee injury
Knee injuries are quite common in high-energy sports, and they can take a relatively long time to heal completely. Fortunately, with early diagnosis and treatment from a knee surgeon in Manchester, you can recover quickly and return to exercising within no time. However, you shouldn’t jump back in full force immediately as you run the…
Read MoreHow do you know if your knee injury is serious?
If you’re suffering from knee pain – get your free copy of my guide to find out everything you need to know about how to manage your symptoms. Download now Knee injuries are among the most common injuries in sports. With many more people taking part in exercise we are seeing more people coming to…
Read MorePaying for your treatment? Why going private could help you and also help others.
First things first, let’s get one thing straight. I am and always have been a proud supporter of the NHS. I remember as a medical student whilst visiting South America as part of my training the envy that the rest of the world had for our public healthcare system.
Read More6 tips to keep you exercising (or to help you get started)
Here at My Knee Doc we are firm believers in the old adage that “prevention is better than cure”. Whilst we can’t always turn back the hands of time and undo the consequences of a life lived to the full, there is now a large body of evidence confirming that exercise can and does help…
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