Bones and joints

Whether it's hip and knee or back pain problems, issues with your bones and joints can have a huge impact on your day-to-day life. Our world-class consultants and physiotherapists at Spire Healthcare can provide advice and support, to help you overcome and manage your joint-related problems.

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Eight signs you may need physiotherapy

Physiotherapy isn’t just for athletes or those recovering from an injury.

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Sports knee injuries

Your knees are complicated joints that move a bit like door hinges.

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Seven tips for hip and knee health

As you get older, you may find that your hips and knees ache or feel stiff more often.

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Full hip replacement surgery

Watch how a hip replacement surgery takes place

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Back pain: symptoms, causes and treatments explained

Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a sharp shooting, burning or stabbing sensation in the back that can radiate into the legs.

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Spinal surgery: Keith's story

Faced with severe back pain and unable to continue with cycling, Keith turned to Spire Healthcare to help get his life back on track.

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Knee preservation surgery: when is it suitable and what is involved?

If you have knee osteoarthritis, you may reach the point of needing surgery to relieve your knee pain.

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Revision hip replacement: when it's needed, what's involved and the risks

Revision hip replacement is needed when your original hip replacement implant fails or causes complications.

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Hip replacement surgery: Beverly's story

Keen horse rider, Beverley, talks about how hip replacement surgery with Spire Healthcare helped her get back to doing the things she loves.

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Joint injections for osteoarthritis: what are the different types?

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and causes joint pain and stiffness.

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How to avoid rugby knee injuries

Your knee joints, alongside your hips and ankles, are major load-bearing joints in your body.

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Signs of joint pain in children and when to see a doctor

Joint pain in children is very common and is often nothing to be concerned about.

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Can I still play sports after knee replacement surgery?

Knee replacement surgery is a common treatment for people with chronic (long-term) knee pain.

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Ankle and physiotherapy treatment: Ziana's story

Netball player, Ziana’s patient story about ankle and physiotherapy treatment at Spire.

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How swimming can help strengthen your joints

Exercise is great for your overall health but some types are better than others when it comes to protecting and strengthening your joints.

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Understanding knee replacement surgery: why, how and outcomes

Knee replacement surgery is the last course of treatment for severe and/or constant knee pain

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Eight signs you may need a hip replacement

If your hip has been causing you pain, you’ll know first-hand how much of an impact it can have on your life.

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Robotic assisted knee replacement surgery: procedure and benefits

Mr Tim Waters says robotic-assisted surgery allows him to place the knee implant with greater precision than ever before.

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Four common hand conditions and their treatments

Your hands are complex structures, which include an intricate network of ligaments, bones and muscles.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery: procedure, benefits, risks and recovery

Mr Elvey describes carpal tunnel surgery as a simple procedure in which the ligaments that trap your nerve are released.

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How to stay active and look after your hips and knees

An active lifestyle has many benefits for your health but as you get older it’s important not to put too much stress on your hips and knees.

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Don’t suffer from back pain and sciatica unnecessarily

Do you suffer from back pain? You’re not alone. Back pain and sciatica are very common conditions in the UK.

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Cervical discectomy Q&A

Mr Robert Corns, Consultant Neurosurgeon, discusses the cervical discectomy procedure, including its benefits, risks and recovery process.

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The top five exercises for over 50s

Keeping active and exercising regularly can help you stay independent and energetic as you get older.

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Meniscal tears: from symptoms to recovery

Your knee bears the greatest forces of all of your joints, withstanding up to seven times your body weight through daily activity alone.

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