Self Help Tool
Learn about specific conditions and how to manage them. 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.
Bowed Knees
A condition in which the legs are bowed outwards leaving a greater space in between your knees.
Adult Acquired Flatfoot
The main arch of the foot loses its height giving the appearance that the foot sits flat on the floor.
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Thumb osteoarthritis (OA) is degeneration of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones that form the joint, which creates pain and stiffness.
Trigger Finger
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.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
A condition presenting with pain in the arm as a result of compression of structures around the neck/shoulder.
Calcific Tendinopathy
A rare condition causing pain and loss of free movement in tendons and joints.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
A rare condition that can cause joint stiffness and pain, often worse at night and when resting.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spaces through which the neck spinal nerves travel which can result in weakness, pain and reduced function.
Cervical Disc Dysfunction
Disk/joint-related issues that can cause pain, weakness and altered sensation in the neck and arms.
Femoral Nerve Radiculopathy
This is where the nerve that supplies the front of the leg is irritated and causes pain/numbess.
Long Covid
A term to describe the effects of Covid-19 that continue for weeks or months beyond the initial illness.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Pain originating from the sacroiliac joint at the base of your back where the spine joins the pelvis.
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of conditions that can cause pain in the shoulder.
Spondylolysis
An injury due to a stress fracture through part of a vertebra known as the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae (lower back).
Lumbar Disc Injury
Lumbar discs sit between each of the bones of the spine. Problems can occur when these discs become irritated.
Cervical Arterial Dysfunction
An umbrella term for rare vascular (blood vessles) problems of the neck.
Mechanical Back Pain
Lower back pain caused by structures in the back, such as joints, bones and soft tissues.
Degenerative Meniscus
Seen to be normal as we age, but in some situations can result in knee aches, pain or joint swelling.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve pain originating from the neck and causing pain, altered sensation or weakness in the arm.
Adolescent Hip Dysplasia
A result of an abnormality of the hip joint anatomy resulting in pain in the hip with occasional instability.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
A rare inflammatory condition affecting joints and surrounding muscles, usually affecting hips and shoulders.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Common age related changes to the structure of the knee joint which may be associated with pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Presents as pain on the outside of the knee, normally occurring because of overload due to prolonged or repeated bouts of exercise.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Knee pain around the kneecap usually worse in static positions, squatting or kneeling.
Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Common age related changes to the structure of the knee joint which may be associated with pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Hip Osteoarthritis
Common age-related changes to the structure of the hip joint may be associated with pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Migraines
Often described as a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head.
Ankle Fractures
When a bone, or bones, that make up the ankle joint are stressed beyond their capability resulting in a fracture.
Spondylolisthesis
A term to describe a slight change in position (usually further forward) of one vertebra relative to the vertebrae below.
Acute Torticollis
Sometimes referred to as “wry neck”, this is a condition causing muscle spasms and associated neck pain.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
A rare condition where a person experiences persistent, severe and debilitating pain, often with a complex cause.
Shoulder Osteoarthritis (OA)
Age and activity related changes to the joints of the shoulder which can lead to pain and stiffness.
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Pain and weakness under the buttock or the back of your upper thigh caused by tendon issues.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Pain in an area just below the knee on the shin bone, often with a lump.
Meniscus Injury
Structural knee injury, triggered either by a tear or through wear and tear.
Knee Replacement Surgery
Replacement of the knee hinge joint, typically as a result of severe osteoarthritis or trauma.
Cauda Equina Syndrome
A rare but serious condition as a result of compression of the nerves at the base of your spine.
Plantar Fasciitis
Pain under the foot caused by irritation of the plantar fascia (a strong band of tissue that runs along the sole of the foot).
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
A condition involving injury to the tendon found around the bone at the inner side of the ankle leading to pain and weakness.
Patellar Tendinopathy
Knee pain at the lower border of the kneecap which is also known as ‘jumper’s knee’.
Adolescent Shin Pain
A common complaint in adolescent athletes affecting those aged between 12-18.
Acromioclavicular Joint Injury
Injury to a small joint at the end of the collar bone (clavicle)/top of your shoulder.
Hip Replacement Surgery
Replacement of the hip ball and socket joint, typically as a result of severe osteoarthritis or trauma.
Baker’s Cyst
Swelling in the popliteal space (space behind the knee) that causes a visible lump.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Injury to a major stability ligmant in the knee, normally occuring following a significant twisting injury.
Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Sciatica is a symptom describing pain and/or pins and needles down the back of the leg.
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Typically seen in pregnancy causing pain, instability and limitation of mobility and functioning of the pelvic joints.
Fibromyalgia
A persistent pain disorder that is characterised by pain affecting multiple areas of the body.
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
A condition related to pregnancy when the abdominal muscles are overstretched.
Shoulder Dislocation
An injury in which your upper arm bone ‘pops out’ of the cup-shaped socket of your shoulder blade.
Deep Gluteal/Piriformis Syndrome
A presentation where the sciatic nerve is irritated in the buttock and can cause sciatica symptoms in the leg.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spaces though which lower back spinal nerves travel which can result in weakness, pain and reduced function.
Fat Pad Impingement
A rare condition affecting the adipose (fat) tissue that sits under the kneecap (patella) between the joint spaces of the knee.
Trochanteric Bursitis
A term used to describe pain and inflammation of tissues that are located on the outside of the upper thigh/hip.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The inability to effectively control the muscles of your pelvic floor, leading to issues with continence and pain.
Adductor-Related Groin Pain
Localised discomfort to the inner upper thigh and groin.
Biceps Tendinopathy
A tendon-related issue affecting the long bicep tenon at the front of the shoulder.
Golfer’s Elbow/Common Flexor Tendinopathy
A tendon overuse injury that causes pain at the inside of the elbow.
Frozen Shoulder
An insidious (no clear cause), painful/stiff condition of the shoulder persisting for more than 3 months.
Femoroacetabular Impingement
A condition that results in pain in the groin, hip and down the front of the thigh.
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition caused by inflammation of two tendons that control the movement of the thumb and their tendon sheath.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Increased pressure irritating a nerve in the wrist, causing pain, loss of strength and tingling in your hand.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
A condition affecting the tendons that insert into outside of the hip. A common cause of pain felt around the hip and pelvis.
Neck Pain
Pain or discomfort in the neck and/or shoulder girdle, with or without pain referred to the arms.
Lateral Ankle Sprain
Pain and loss of function following an injury to the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
Tennis Elbow/Common Extensor Tendinopathy
A condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. It often happens after overuse of the muscles of the forearm.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain, swelling and stiffness of the achilles tendon that joins the heel bone to the calf muscles.
Whiplash Disorders
An injury which typically occurs following a road traffic collision, often affecting the soft tissues of the neck.