GLP-1 drugs — semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), liraglutide, and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) — have transformed weight management. There is also growing interest in whether they can help with arthritis. For knee and hip osteoarthritis, this idea is interesting because a heavier body weight puts more load on these joints. So what does the evidence show, how are [...]
Most people think of celiac disease as a gut condition — diarrhoea, bloating, weight loss. But celiac disease can also show up in the musculoskeletal system, as joint pain, back pain, muscle aches, and weakened bones. Sometimes these are the only symptoms, with no digestive complaints at all. So how does celiac disease cause [...]
Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is one of the most common problems we see. Most people improve with exercise, weight management, and injections into the knee. But some don't — and not everyone wants, or is suitable for, a knee replacement. For these people, a genicular nerve block offers a targeted, non-surgical way to [...]
If you've been told you have hypermobile joints, or you have widespread joint pain that no one has fully explained, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome may be worth considering. EDS is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that remains significantly underdiagnosed — especially in sports medicine — and a missed or delayed diagnosis can have real [...]
Diabetes affects far more than blood sugar. Over time, it can affect the joints, tendons, and bones — so joint pain is common in people with diabetes. So how are diabetes and joint pain linked, and what can be done about it? How does diabetes cause joint pain? Over time, high blood sugar drives [...]
Inflammatory arthritis is a group of autoimmune conditions characterised by joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness — for example, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis. Early diagnosis matters because it prevents long-term joint damage. An arthritis panel test plays a key role in diagnosing arthritis and distinguishing among its different types. So what are [...]
Recovering from an injury can be frustrating, particularly for athletes and active individuals who want to maintain fitness while allowing their bodies to heal. An innovative rehabilitation tools available today is the anti-gravity treadmill, also known as Alter G training. This specialised equipment enables users to run or walk with reduced weight-bearing stress. Initially [...]
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an established injection treatment for arthritis and tendonitis. However, not all PRP systems are equal. The Arthrex ACP Max system delivers a much higher platelet dose than standard PRP — enough to treat most conditions with a single injection. Dr Masci offers Arthrex ACP Max at his London clinics, [...]
We use PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for arthritis and tendonitis. Because PRP comes from your own blood, what you do before and after the injection can make a real difference to how well it works. So what is the PRP injection recovery time, and what should you do before and after to get the [...]
A cortisone shot offers quick pain relief for joint and tendon problems. How we manage you afterwards depends on what was injected and how active you were beforehand. So do you need to rest after a cortisone injection, and when can you return to weight training and running? What are the side effects of [...]
