Pain

Multiple Joint Pain: Causes and What It Can Mean

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Key Takeaways Pain in several joints at once usually points to a form of arthritis, most often osteoarthritis, though inflammatory, crystal and viral causes are common. Symmetric swelling, morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes and body-wide symptoms all lean towards an inflammatory or systemic cause. A hot, red, severely painful joint, or joint pain…

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My Knee Is Swollen and Sore: When Should I Worry?

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Key Takeaways A knee that is hot and swollen with a fever, or one leg with calf swelling and pain, needs same-day or emergency assessment, not a wait-and-see approach. Swelling that balloons within an hour of an impact usually means blood in the joint and should be checked promptly. Most swollen knees settle within a…

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Inner Knee Pain and Why the Side of Your Knee Hurts

Does Arthritis Have To Be In One Part Of The Knee For A Partial Knee Replacement

Key Takeaways The side your knee hurts on shortlists the cause, because the inner and outer knee hold different structures. Inner knee pain most often comes from the medial collateral ligament, the medial meniscus, medial compartment osteoarthritis, pes anserine bursitis or an irritated medial plica. Outer knee pain usually traces to the iliotibial band, the…

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How Do I Keep My Joints Healthy After 50?

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Key Takeaways Joint changes after 50 are common, but stiffness and pain are not inevitable, and much of your joint health stays within your control. Regular movement that blends strength, range-of-motion, low-impact cardio and balance work helps nourish cartilage and support the muscles around each joint. Everyday habits such as managing your weight, eating well…

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Day Surgery Joint Replacement: Can You Go Home the Same Day?

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Key Takeaways Same-day discharge after a joint replacement is possible for some carefully selected people, though staying a night or two is just as normal and often the sensible choice. Going home sooner is made possible by enhanced recovery protocols, modern anaesthesia, gentler surgical techniques, and getting you moving early. Suitability comes down to your…

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What Does an Exercise Physiologist Actually Do for Joint Pain?

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Key Takeaways An exercise physiologist prescribes movement as treatment, not general fitness, and is trained for painful joints and complex histories in ways a personal trainer is not. Well-judged movement, loading and strength usually help more than rest, since long periods of inactivity leave a joint stiffer and weaker. Care starts with a detailed assessment,…

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Physio or Surgeon for Joint Pain: Who Should You See?

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Key Takeaways Active, movement-based care helps most joint pain, so surgery is rarely the place to start. Physiotherapy and exercise physiology are first-line for many problems, including osteoarthritis, tendon issues, and sprains, in line with current Australian guidelines. An orthopaedic opinion makes sense when conservative care has not helped enough, or when an injury is…

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