Author: Jay Murphy

Osteoarthritis is brought about by damage to, or the breakdown of, cartilage that sits between the bones. Generally speaking, this transformation of the underlying bone is gradual, and becomes more serious over time. However,...

“The shoulder has a wide & versatile range of motion. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it hampers your ability to move freely & can cause a great deal of pain & discomfort”...

“Dr Chris Jenner’ s name is synonymous with excellence in treating all forms of pain using both traditional and the latest research-backed cutting-edge solutions” Dr Christopher Jenner MB BS, FRCA FFPMRCA, is a leading...

“Trigger point injections (TPI) are injections of anaesthetic & steroid directly into the “knots” in your muscles. These knots are known as “trigger points.” They occur when your muscle involuntarily contracts or spasms, which...

“Facet blocks are typically used for patients who have pain primarily in their back coming from arthritic changes in the facet joints, or for mechanical low back pain. You may require multiple injections depending...

“Chronic pain may develop after an injury or due to a medical issue. Pain is defined as chronic if it lasts longer than 3 months, or beyond the normal healing time for the underlying...

“Pregnancy back pain normally comes about where the pelvis meets your spine, at the sacroiliac joint. There are numerous reasons why it happens, and this is why it is vital to see an experienced...

“Knee pain is common due to injury, age-related degeneration, inflammation, & infection. Many conditions or injuries may cause knee pain, and you should see a Pain Specialist if you have trouble bearing weight, if...

“People lose bone mass as they age, especially women after menopause. The bones lose calcium & other minerals. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. Between each bone is a gel-like cushion...

“Spinal injections, which are sometimes known as spinal blocks, are administered by Pain Specialists directly into a specific area of the spine. They can be successfully used to treat a plethora of conditions which...