Please click the area causing you issues on the human map below. This will bring up a selection of possible conditions causing your pain and dysfunction, including how you can best manage them.
An injury which typically occurs following a road traffic collision, often affecting the soft tissues of the neck.
Lower back pain caused by structures in the back, such as joints, bones and soft tissues.
Structural knee injury, triggered either by a tear or through wear and tear.
Pain and weakness affecting the shoulder and limiting function.
Sciatica is a symptom describing pain and/or pins and needles down the back of the leg.
Pain and loss of function following an injury to the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
An insidious (no clear cause), painful/stiff condition of the shoulder persisting for more than 3 months.
Common age-related changes to the structure of the hip joint may be associated with pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Pain or discomfort in the neck and/or shoulder girdle, with or without pain referred to the arms.
A term used to describe pain and inflammation of tissues that are located on the outside of the upper thigh/hip.
Shoulder impingement is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of conditions that can cause pain in the shoulder.
A condition presenting with pain in the arm as a result of compression of structures around the neck/shoulder.
Seen to be normal as we age, but in some situations can result in knee aches, pain or joint swelling.
Pain, swelling and stiffness of the achilles tendon that joins the heel bone to the calf muscles.
Lumbar discs sit between each of the bones of the spine. Problems can occur when these discs become irritated.
Thumb osteoarthritis (OA) is degeneration of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones that form the joint, which creates pain and stiffness.
Disk/joint-related issues that can cause pain, weakness and altered sensation in the neck and arms.
Knee pain at the lower border of the kneecap which is also known as ‘jumper’s knee’.
Age and activity related changes to the joints of the shoulder which can lead to pain and stiffness.
An injury due to a stress fracture through part of a vertebra known as the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae (lower back).
An injury in which your upper arm bone ‘pops out’ of the cup-shaped socket of your shoulder blade.
Narrowing of the spaces through which the neck spinal nerves travel which can result in weakness, pain and reduced function.
Nerve pain originating from the neck and causing pain, altered sensation or weakness in the arm.
Pain under the foot caused by irritation of the plantar fascia (a strong band of tissue that runs along the sole of the foot).
A rare condition affecting the adipose (fat) tissue that sits under the kneecap (patella) between the joint spaces of the knee.
Common age related changes to the structure of the knee joint which may be associated with pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Pain originating from the sacroiliac joint at the base of your back where the spine joins the pelvis.
This is where the nerve that supplies the front of the leg is irritated and causes pain/numbess.
The main arch of the foot loses its height giving the appearance that the foot sits flat on the floor.
Replacement of the knee hinge joint, typically as a result of severe osteoarthritis or trauma.
A rare but serious condition as a result of compression of the nerves at the base of your spine.
A term to describe the effects of Covid-19 that continue for weeks or months beyond the initial illness.
A tendon issue in the palm of the hand affecting the ability to open/close the fingers, often giving a ‘stuck or triggering’ effect when trying to open.
A term to describe a slight change in position (usually further forward) of one vertebra relative to the vertebrae below.
Knee pain around the kneecap usually worse in static positions, squatting or kneeling.
Replacement of the hip ball and socket joint, typically as a result of severe osteoarthritis or trauma.
A condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. It often happens after overuse of the muscles of the forearm.
Narrowing of the spaces though which lower back spinal nerves travel which can result in weakness, pain and reduced function.
Increased pressure irritating a nerve in the wrist, causing pain, loss of strength and tingling in your hand.
Common age related changes to the structure of the knee joint which may be associated with pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Injury to a major stability ligmant in the knee, normally occuring following a significant twisting injury.
The inability to effectively control the muscles of your pelvic floor, leading to issues with continence and pain.
Sometimes referred to as “wry neck”, this is a condition causing muscle spasms and associated neck pain.
Typically seen in pregnancy causing pain, instability and limitation of mobility and functioning of the pelvic joints.
A rare condition causing pain and loss of free movement in tendons and joints.
A persistent pain disorder that is characterised by pain affecting multiple areas of the body.
A rare condition where a person experiences persistent, severe and debilitating pain, often with a complex cause.
A presentation where the sciatic nerve is irritated in the buttock and can cause sciatica symptoms in the leg.
Pain and weakness under the buttock or the back of your upper thigh caused by tendon issues.
Often described as a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head.
A rare condition that can cause joint stiffness and pain, often worse at night and when resting.
A condition involving injury to the tendon found around the bone at the inner side of the ankle leading to pain and weakness.
When a bone, or bones, that make up the ankle joint are stressed beyond their capability resulting in a fracture.
Injury to a small joint at the end of the collar bone (clavicle)/top of your shoulder.
A condition affecting the tendons that insert into outside of the hip. A common cause of pain felt around the hip and pelvis.
A condition that results in pain in the groin, hip and down the front of the thigh.
Pain in an area just below the knee on the shin bone, often with a lump.
A rare inflammatory condition affecting joints and surrounding muscles, usually affecting hips and shoulders.
A tendon-related issue affecting the long bicep tenon at the front of the shoulder.
A result of an abnormality of the hip joint anatomy resulting in pain in the hip with occasional instability.
A common complaint in adolescent athletes affecting those aged between 12-18.
A tendon overuse injury that causes pain at the inside of the elbow.
An umbrella term for rare vascular (blood vessles) problems of the neck.
Localised discomfort to the inner upper thigh and groin.
Swelling in the popliteal space (space behind the knee) that causes a visible lump.
A condition related to pregnancy when the abdominal muscles are overstretched.
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition caused by inflammation of two tendons that control the movement of the thumb and their tendon sheath.
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