Neck

• Neck sprain
• Crick in the neck
• Muscle strain
• Whip lash
• Disc pain
• Nerve pain (numbness, tingly and pain to the hand)
• Kyphosis

There are many types of neck injuries. Most of these are muscular/tendon/ligament injuries related which are easily treatable. Even nerve pain such as numbness in the hands or tingling fingers can come from from a tightness in the neck, possibly a disc lesion or disc herniation. Trigger points in the shoulder can cause upper arm pain which is easily worked with.

Elbow

• Tennis elbow
• Golfers elbow

These are repetitive strain injuries where pain and inflammation develops as a result of a minor tear in the tendons around the elbow. In many cases, these injuries are very hard to live with. Small things like pouring a kettle are difficult. The neck and shoulder needs looked at aswell as there can be issues here affecting the arm. Rest is needed especially from activities which aggravate it.

Groin

• Groin strain
• Labral tear
• Hernia
• Gilmores groin
• Impingement
• Hip Arthritis
• Snapping Hip

The most common of these is the groin strain of which there is 3 grades of severity. Usually grade 1 is the most common in which the groin has been stretch past beyonds its normal limit and there is microscopic damage to the tissue, which is usually quite easily sorted.
Gilmores groin is where there is damage to the tissue that surrounds the Inguinal canal. Specifically, there is a tear to the aponeurosis of the External Oblique muscle and/or a tear to the tendon of the Internal Oblique muscle.

Knee

• Runners knee (Patellofemoral pain)
• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Tendonitis
• Torn ligament
• Torn cartilage (Menicus tear)
• Joint wear & tear
• Loose body

A lot can go wrong with the knee. Generally with most knee concerns, it’s a muscular problem such as a muscle strain or tendonitis. But other times its could be arthritis in the joint or a tear of the ligaments or the meniscus. There are many tests which can be done to the knee to rule out what it is not. Also the feet and hip have to be looked at here also. I see a lot of sports people with knee complaints especially runners and usually the way they walk or run is affecting their knee.

Ankle/Foot

• Sprained ankle
• Strained ankle
• Ankle fracture
• Heel spur
• Plantar fasciitis
• Flat feet
• High arches

I see a lot of sprained and strained ankles. Usually the worst is a sprained ankle. It can happen either by turning wrongly on the foot when walking or while playing sport which is where a lot of sprained ankles come from twisting in a certain way, and the ankle goes to far or not at all.

A lot of people have weak ankles and this is because of an old hurt, it got no exercise to build it up so when they walk on uneven ground or step on a stone, they go over on their ankle. This can be easily sorted and I can help you get your ankle back to being strong again.

Shoulder

• Frozen shoulder
• Shoulder impingement
• Muscle strain
• Tendonitis
• Dislocated shoulder
• Joint problem
• Labral tear (SLAP)

Like the knee, many things can go wrong with the shoulder. Thankfully in the majority of cases, most shoulder pain, even extreme pain can be easily sorted. Usually with the shoulder there are two or three issues causing pain in the area.

Back

• Muscle spasm
• Muscle strain
• Bulging disc
• Herniated disc
• Sciatica
• Lordosis
• Scolosis
• Facet joint pain
• Arthritis
• Sacroiliac joint (SI) dysfunction

The most common injuries to the back are muscle strains and bulging discs. These are very common. Muscle strains which are the most common I see are very easily fixable and are usually around the Sacroiliac joint (dimples at small of back). We also have to remember, lower back pain can be caused from issues higher up the back and closely linked to the Gluteal muscles and out feet. We could have flat feet or a short leg and this can cause lower back pain.

Hip

• Piriformis syndrome (similar to Sciatica)
• Muscle strain
• Bursitis
• Labral tear
• Joint wear & tear (Arthritis)

Muscle strains are a very common problem with hips. Also I see a lot of hip complaints where there is some problem with the actual joint. This could be osteoarthritis or some other similar condition. We also have to look at problems with the knee and possibly ankle here aswell. Also pain in the back can refer pain to the hips and vise-versa.

Achilles

• Achilles tendonitis
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Bursitis
• Muscle strain

In general the most common achilles problem is muscle strain coming from the calf (Gastrocnemius & Soleus muscle). If these are too tight and have knots in them, they pull on the achilles causing pain. So by loosening the calf in general will sort most achilles injuries.