Joints, Pain & Mobility

Are you or someone you know dealing with osteoarthritis? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about this common condition, from osteoarthritis symptoms to the best approaches for pain relief and treatment options that truly work. I'm a doctor from the north of England, and in my experience, there's plenty of good news when it comes to managing osteoarthritis – it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom!

Are you struggling with chronic pain (also called persistent pain)? Have you tried lots of different medications, but nothing is helping you get back to doing all the things you used to manage and enjoy? Don’t give up hope, in this video I will explain to you what chronic pain is, help you understand why you might be struggling with chronic pain and discuss ideas that may well get you onto the road to recovery.

Have you suffered with an EXQUISITELY painful red, hot joint, maybe your big toe? You may have had gout and it's really important to manage this properly, firstly because you need help with the pain and secondly, to prevent long term damage to the joint. Watch this short video to find out the answers.

I speak to so many patients struggling with lower back pain and they are often unsure how best to manage it, when to worry and even if a scan is needed. In this video I give an explanation of what you can try to beat the pain and prevent it again in the future and answer lots of your questions.

In this video, I'm sharing some surprising updates to the way we treat and manage soft tissue injuries, like sprains. For a long time, we’ve been told to use ice and take anti-inflammatories. Well, it's time to rethink that advice! Join me as I reveal the new acronym we should be using and explain why these changes are so important. It also explains what to do in the first few days and then in the longer term, when to get back to normal movements and exercise. Watch the video to find out more.