Lower back pain is a very common problem which affects up to 80% of us at some point in our lives.  It is often triggered by a sprain or strain to the back muscles, ligaments, joints or discs due to poor sitting or standing posture, bending awkwardly or lifting incorrectly. 

Although considered a ‘later life’ condition, arthritis can affect people of any age including children.  It is estimated that approximately 10 million people in the UK suffer from arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints.

The foot and ankle are made up of a number of small bones interconnected by ligaments, muscles, and fascia (a thin casing of connective tissue) all working together to give the strength, stability and flexibility that the foot and ankle need to function properly.

Knee pain can have a number of different causes and can be very debilitating.  Although some conditions may require surgery, many can be helped with the right advice, exercise, and treatment.

Hip pain is a common complaint and can be caused by unaccustomed or increased activity, a sporting or traumatic injury (e.g. a fall or car accident) or by ‘wear and tear’ to the joint structure itself. 

The shoulder joint is a very mobile joint with a wide range of movement allowing us to perform activities above and below head height.  This wide range of movement, however, occurs at the expense of shoulder stability and the joint is, therefore, more prone to injury.

There are many different reasons for headaches.  A common cause is muscular tension at the base of the skull or mechanical strain of the joints in the neck and upper back. 

The temporomandibular joint is the joint on each side of your head which connects your jaw bone to your skull. Problems with this joint can occur when the muscles around the joint become tight or weak, often as a consequence of teeth clenching due to stress and anxiety, an uneven bite or chewing on one side of your mouth more than the other.

Are you fit for work? Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions (problems with muscles, bones, joints and associated tissues) are a major contributing factor to workplace absenteeism.

Participating in sports too often or too hard may result in an injury. Failing to warm up properly beforehand, or warm down and stretch after exercise may also result in strains, as can poor technique or wearing inappropriate footwear.

Elbow, wrist and hand pain can be debilitating as it can limit so many of your normal day-to-day activities.

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed and inflamed. Pain extends down from the lower back into the buttocks & legs and often the pain in the legs is worse than that in the back. It may also be associated with numbness and/or tingling into the legs of feet.