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By Dr Anthony Hammond
19.06.24
Rheumatologist

Stem cells: A promising alternative to surgery for back and joint pain

Chronic back and joint pain can significantly affect your quality of life. Traditionally, severe cases are often treated with surgery, which can be invasive and require a long recovery period. However, recent advancements in medical science have introduced stem cell therapy as a less invasive and promising alternative. Consultant rheumatologist Dr Anthony Hammond explores how stem cells work and why they might be a favourable option for managing back and joint pain.

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By Dr Anthony Hammond
10.12.20
Rheumatologist

Hypermobility (double-jointed): How normal is it and what pain can it cause?

Joint hypermobility is a normal phenomenon but for some, it can lead to pain. Dr Anthony Hammon shares his expertise. Learn from him about what exactly hypermobility is, causes, how it's treated and more.

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By Dr Anthony Hammond
03.07.19
Rheumatologist

Slipped disc: how can it be prevented?

A slipped disc can occur from a moment of bending, twisting and lifting! We've asked one of our top consultant rheumatologists Dr Anthony Hammond how we can be more careful in preventing the painful condition from happening and if it does happen, how it can be treated!

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By Dr Anthony Hammond
28.06.19
Rheumatologist

Trapped nerve: signs you should not ignore

Do you feel numbness and tingling in the lower back and have problems trying to bend or stand-up straight? It could be a case of a slipped disc compressing on a nerve that's causing the back pain. Our expert rheumatologist Dr Anthony Hammond explains the signs that you should watch out for and the potential risk factors for a slipped disc.

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