A suprascapular nerve block is one of several injections used to treat chronic shoulder pain, and ultrasound makes it accurate and straightforward. So how do we perform a suprascapular nerve block under ultrasound, and how useful is it in shoulder pain? What is the suprascapular nerve? The suprascapular nerve is one of the [...]
Chronic high hamstring tendinopathy earns its nickname — the runner's curse — for good reason. This overuse injury plagues runners and players of football, rugby, hockey, and athletics, and it resists quick fixes. Dr Masci diagnoses and treats proximal hamstring tendinopathy at his London clinics, including ultrasound-guided hamstring injections as one-stop visits. So what [...]
A paralabral cyst — also called a ganglion cyst — is a fluid-filled collection arising from the shoulder joint. Most cause no symptoms at all, and only matter when they press on nearby structures such as a nerve. So what is a paralabral cyst, and does it need treatment? What is a paralabral [...]
A pinched nerve in the calf can cause pain in the lower leg or foot — especially when imaging is normal. Nerve pain in the calf is easily missed because it overlaps with muscle and tendon problems. How do we diagnose a pinched nerve in the lower leg, and how do we treat it? A [...]
Numbness and pins and needles are common symptoms affecting the hands and fingers, particularly at night. Generally, these symptoms suggest nerve compression in some area. Sometimes, however, the cause can be different and potentially severe. For example, heart attacks and multiple sclerosis can also cause hand numbness. So, what causes pain and numbness in [...]
A pinched nerve happens when a nerve is compressed by surrounding tissue. It usually causes pain, pins and needles, numbness, and weakness. The nerve can be trapped in the spine, the arm, or the leg. So what does a pinched nerve feel like, and how do we treat it? What causes a pinched [...]
Frozen shoulder is a widespread problem that causes shoulder pain and stiffness. Generally, it is more common in women between 40 and 60. This blog outlines the most commonly asked questions, including the best frozen shoulder treatments. What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition affecting the [...]
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a nerve pressure problem causing pain, numbness, and pins and needles. Many people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, where the nerve is compressed at the wrist. Cubital tunnel syndrome — sometimes called elbow tunnel syndrome — is caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. So how [...]
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic heel pain — but not the only one. Baxter's nerve entrapment causes up to 20% of chronic heel pain, yet it's frequently overlooked, leaving people treated for plantar fasciitis that they don't have. Dr Masci diagnoses and treats Baxter's neuropathy at his London clinics with [...]
Knee arthritis is common — a recent study found twice as many people have it as ten years ago. The most effective treatment is exercise and weight loss, but injections — cortisone, hyaluronic acid, or PRP — have a role in some cases. So, can we use hyaluronic acid and PRP together, and is [...]
