Body Pain

Regular exercise has many benefits for our bodies. Running is a popular sport both worldwide, and in the UK, but like many sports it can come with risks, ranging from minor injuries such as strained muscles to bone injuries from overuse. Whether you’re a weekend jogger or a more competitive runner, foot injuries are common. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the foot injuries commonly experienced by runners.

Most people will feel pain at some point in their lives. It serves as an alarm that usually can’t be ignored and can interrupt our normal lives.  How each of us experiences pain is different and dependent on our individual circumstances and perception of pain. Let’s explore pain in a little more detail.

You don’t have to be a gym junkie to experience muscle pain. Here are some things you can do to help relieve muscle pain caused by injury or overuse. 

Many of us may have experienced a strain or sprain at some time or another. They’re a common type of sports injury, but they can also occur during everyday activities, such as work, housework, and gardening.

Most people have felt pain in their legs at some time or another, but sometimes it’s difficult to know the reason for the pain. Is it just stiffness, a minor ache or a muscle strain? Or is it something that requires professional help ? We answer these and other questions about why you might experience leg pain, when to see a doctor and when you can treat your pain at home.

Joint pain (also known as rheumatic pain) can affect all of us at some time, particularly as we get older. You have hundreds of joints in your body designed to give you support and help you move with ease. 

Our hips are strong, stable and very mobile joints, but it’s not uncommon to have hip pain, especially as we get older. Learn more about the many common reasons for aches or pains in your hip.

Knee pain is a common condition, particularly in older people. But why is it that many people complain about their knee pain in winter? Does colder weather make knee pain worse? Find out if there is a link between knee pain and cold weather, here.

Regardless of the cause, knee pain tends to become more common as you get older. Perhaps you experience pain when climbing the stairs or doing certain exercises - or perhaps the pain in your knees has developed over time.

We understand that pain can keep you awake. Many people say that they struggle to sleep when they are in pain.  Pain can make it difficult to fall asleep and to stay asleep. It can also be frustrating when pain affects your sleep and many people may start to have negative thoughts or become depressed, from disrupted sleep which in turn can affect how they cope with pain. In this article we’ll shed some light on the relationship between pain and sleep, and provide you with some tips on ways that may help to improve your sleep, when you’re in pain.