Stories from the clinic
Real life inspired stories.
We start with the person, not the diagnosis.
The people behind the symptoms.
Real life inspired stories. We start with the person, not the diagnosis. The people behind the symptoms.
“The stories in this collection are inspired by the many people we’ve cared for over the years. Names, details and circumstances have been changed or combined to protect privacy, but the emotions, questions and experiences are real. If you recognise yourself in one of these stories, we hope it helps you better understand your body and reminds you that you’re not alone.”
“My hip is affecting my relationship." The hip pain she was too embarrassed to talk about.
Hip osteoarthritis can affect far more than walking. For one woman, persistent hip pain began affecting her sleep, favourite hobbies and even her relationship with her husband. But there was one part of her story she felt too embarrassed to talk about. Discover how understanding her hip pain helped her explore ways to move more comfortably and regain her confidence.
"For the first time, someone connected the dots." The Girl Who Spent Years Wondering Why Her Body Hurt.
"I thought everyone felt like this."
Millie grew up believing aching joints, headaches and "growing pains" were just part of life. It wasn't until someone looked at the whole picture that everything finally started to make sense. If you've ever felt dismissed because you're "too young" to be in pain, this story is for you.