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The Australian Orthopaedic Association has officially responded to the Four Corners report ‘Pain Factory’ which aired on the ABC network on Monday 8th April 2024. If you are seeking some further information or clarity in relation to this report, please contact our rooms for a confidential discussion on (03) 8683 9039 or send an email… Read more »
Got a sore back? Or painful joints? Weight gain affects the joints in two main ways. Firstly, those extra kilos overload weight-bearing joints, causing pain in the hips, knees or ankles. Secondly, weight creates inflammation throughout the body, which can lead to pain in non-weight bearing joints like the fingers or wrists.
Sagittal imbalance is a complex spinal condition that causes pain, muscle fatigue and difficulty standing, walking and maintaining balance. It happens when the spine’s natural curves either flatten or exaggerate, which alters the body’s centre of gravity.
Complex tasks often involve more than one professional. If you’re building a house, you may need an architect, builder, plumber, electrician or carpenter. If you omit one of these tradies, your house is likely to be less than it should be. You might have walls and a roof but no running water or electricity.
Perhaps you had surgery and it relieved your symptoms for a while but now they’re back. Or perhaps the surgery did not alleviate your symptoms at all.
Perhaps you had surgery and it relieved your symptoms for a while but now they’re back. Or perhaps the surgery did not alleviate your symptoms at all.
Dr David Edis and the team at Victorian Orthopaedic Spine Service will assess your symptoms, explain your diagnosis and recommend the treatment that best suits you.
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All information is general in nature. Patients should consider their own personal circumstances and seek a second opinion. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.