Joint surgery

Our experts provide advice on looking after your muscles and joints, with potential solutions for when problems do arise.

Years of pain that left sports enthusiast barely able to walk were brought to an end by specialists at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 16 March 2021

A diagnosis of arthritis can be frightening, but it doesn’t mean that life is over. National Physiotherapy Lead, Jodie Breach, explains how exercise and lifestyle change can help you to continue to live an active life.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

If you’re experiencing joint pain, one of the most important things to do is keep your weight down. Follow our healthy guide to weight loss to lessen the load on your joints.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Former professional footballer and Paralympic coach Tony Larkin was completely debilitated by arthritis, until he met Nuffield Health Consultant Matthew Oakley.

Updated: Wednesday 21 February 2024

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

New data from a major survey of 8000 adults, released to mark the start of Pain Awareness Month, has revealed that women are shouldering the emotional and physical burden of joint pain.

Updated: Monday 4 September 2023

Published: Monday 4 September 2023

Roz Mabey needed medical help to conquer severe hip pain that left her in tears. She now swims in the sea every day thanks to her life-changing surgery at Nuffield Health Vale Hospital.

Updated: Friday 22 July 2022

Published: Wednesday 24 November 2021

Surgeon Jon Mutimer explains why it's worth checking out that niggling pain.

Updated: Tuesday 12 March 2019

Published: Tuesday 19 February 2019

This easy-to-prepare mackerel salad packed full of omega-3 fats is a perfect staple for joint health.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Thursday 25 February 2016