by adarigeorge | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you think of your knee, what do you think of? Probably your kneecap, arguably the most visible (and touchable) part of your knee. But there’s a lot more to your knee than the bony outer prominence. Inside your knee, two wedge-shaped pads of cartilage, called...
by adarigeorge | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
About two-thirds of Kenyans will suffer from shoulder pain at some point during their lifetimes, and like other joint issues, painful symptoms tend to increase with older age. But age isn’t the only factor that influences shoulder pain. Issues like inflammation and...
by adarigeorge | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cartilage injuries can happen in a variety of different ways, but commonly it is the result of a sports injury, specifically when an individual falls or hits the knee on the ground. It can occur as a part of a meniscus or ligament injury, or a bone injury. When this...
by adarigeorge | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’re lounging in your favourite chair reading the paper and the dog barks outside. Lifting yourself out of the chair, you hear the familiar sound of your joints popping and creaking. You let out a groan and place your hand behind your back to steady yourself. A few...
by adarigeorge | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Living in uncertain times presents new challenges for everyone as we learn to adapt our everyday routines and lifestyle to our “new normal”. However, those with chronic pain can be uniquely challenged by the new reality created by COVID-19. The additional stress...
by adarigeorge | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Joint pain can make it difficult to fall asleep, as you’re likely distracted by the pain and tossing and turning to find a comfortable sleeping position. You may also have difficulty staying asleep due to the pain, and wake up feeling stiff and sore. Poor quality...
