What you should know Tennis Elbow is a condition that causes pain around the outer aspect of the elbow. This occurs due to problems with the tendons (soft tissue which attaches muscle to bone) of the forearm, which join together and attach at the bony prominence on the outside of your elbow. For most people, […]

What you should know Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain is a term used to describe irritation of the rotator cuff tendons (tissue that attaches muscle to the bone) underneath the bony arch of the shoulder. It’s also described as subacromial pain syndrome, shoulder impingement, bursitits or tendinopathy. The pain is generally felt in the outer […]

What you should know Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the main support of the arch of the foot. Pain is usually under the heel bone which sometimes radiates down the foot. Pain is usually worse in the mornings or when standing after periods of rest. Typically, […]

What you should know Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem with 2 out of 3 people experiencing it at some point. The good news is that in most cases it isn’t a serious problem and will usually get better over time. As far as possible, it’s best to continue with your […]

What you should know Osteoarthritis (OA) is a normal age related change that occurs at the joints. It tends to happen earlier in joints that carry more weight through them. This is why the hip and knee are more commonly affected. Everyone’s joints go through a normal cycle of damage and repair during their lifetime. […]

What you should know Osteoarthritis (OA) is a normal age related change that occurs at the joints. It tends to happen earlier in joints that carry more weight through them. This is why the hip is more commonly affected. Everyone’s joints go through a normal cycle of damage and repair during their lifetime. Cartilage becomes […]

What you should know Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) can be a painful condition affecting the outer (lateral) hip region. It occurs when the soft tissues that lie over the bony prominence (greater trochanter) at the top of the thigh bone become irritated and sore. This can include muscles tendons, or the bursae (small fluid […]

What you should know The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint which is surrounded by a structure called the joint capsule. The joint capsule is usually very mobile and flexible, moving freely as you move your arm. A frozen shoulder happens when inflammation of the joint capsule causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder […]

What you should know Back pain is a very common problem and will affect many of us at some point during our lives. The good news is that in most cases it isn’t a serious problem will usually get better over time. As far as possible, it’s best to continue with your normal everyday activities as […]

What you should know Anterior knee pain is an umbrella term including a wide range of related but different conditions resulting in pain around or behind the knee cap (patella). A total of 25% of people will be affected at some time. It is the most common overuse injury affecting sports people (you do not […]