Why do we lose height as we get older?
People typically lose almost one-half inch (about 1 centimetre) every 10 years after age 40. So why does this occur?
Private MRI Scans available in Buxton and Bakewell: How MRI Works & When You May Need One
MRI has become a vital tool for diagnosing cancer and many musculoskeletal conditions and diseases of the central nervous system.
Arthritis. There’s a perception that there is nothing that can be done if you have received a diagnosis of arthritis. How true is this?
There is a perception that there is nothing that can be done for you once you have received a diagnosis of arthritis and that it is just something that you will need to put up with or that medication or surgery is the only way. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
Amitriptyline: Why are we prescribed an anti-depressant for chronic pain?
We all have an inbuilt fear of ant-depressants which makes the use of amitriptyline in low doses as a form of chronic pain relief worrying.
Gabapentin is a drug becoming increasingly prescribed for nerve (neuropathic) related pain. What is it? How does it work? Are there any side effects?
Gabapentin has been described as a ‘wonder drug’ for its ability to treat unpleasant nerve pain (neuropathic pain). In the UK, pregabalin and gabapentin prescribing has increased by 350% and 150% respectively in the last 5 years.
Louise runs a busy riding stable but increasing debilitation FROM long-term lower back pain threatened her livelihood until she discovered IDD therapy
A lifetime of hard work as the owner of Buxton Riding School had taken its toll on Louise Thompson.
New research reveals that ibuprofen can increase risk of heart failure
There is now new evidence which suggests there should be restrictions on both the use and sale of ibuprofen.
Hazel thought she would have to give up running because of a disc related issue until she had IDD Therapy
Buxton fell runner Hazel Winder thought a painful back injury had ended her racing days for good.
Things you should know about painkillers: Paracetamol and its toxicity
Paracetamol overdose can occur intentionally or accidentally – the latter due to the high number of combination products available over-the-counter.
