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Pain: the invisible affliction that brings misery to millions

Posted on September 23, 2022 (November 19, 2025) by Hippocratic Post

Pain: the invisible affliction that brings misery to millions: Pain Awareness Month (September) helps to highlight the challenges faced by people living with both daily discomfort and acute injury – & calls for better understanding of new approaches to treatment Everyone will experience pain at some point in their lives – and thankfully for the […]

Bunions are not caused by shoes

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Mr Simon Moyes

Bunions are a common problem, yet contrary to popular opinion, they are not actually caused by high heeled, pointy shoes. They are most often caused by a defective mechanical structure of the foot, which is genetic. As part of the condition, most people will experience a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe. […]