Hip Impingement

What is hip impingement?The medical term most commonly used is femoroacetabular impingement, which is the relationship between the acetabular rim and proximal femur.Who will be at risk?It is a common cause of hip pain and is found in athletes, adolescents and adults....

Frozen Shoulder

What is frozen shoulder? It is understood that the inflammation of the synovium and related tissue (surrounding the head of the humerus) is the underlying feature of frozen shoulder. The reasons however are less clear, with some authors suggesting reactions to old...

Joint Pain

What causes joint pain? After lower back pain and neck pain, the most common joint pain chiropractors treat is what is often referred to as peripheral joint pain. This will include shoulder, hip and knee pain. These joints are more prone to wear and tear and early...

Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis

What’s the difference between arthritis and osteoarthritis? There are many different types of arthritis, all of which describe the inflammation of a joint and, often, subsequent pain. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear, mainly due to our natural ageing process....