Common Pain Conditions & Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal pain may be influenced by posture, work demands, changes in activity level, strength, and movement control. Below is an overview of common conditions and functional problems, so you can explore information according to your symptoms or body region.
Spine & Back Conditions
These problems are commonly associated with prolonged sitting, lifting, changes in activity level, or staying in one position for a long time, and may also affect walking and daily activities.
- Low Back Pain Physiotherapy
- Low back ache, stiffness, discomfort after prolonged sitting, or pain aggravated by lifting.
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Physiotherapy
- Low-back or leg symptoms associated with a lumbar disc herniation, including pain, tingling or numbness that may affect sitting, bending or walking.
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy
- Leg pain, numbness, weakness or fatigue that develops during standing or walking and may improve after sitting down.
- Sciatica Physiotherapy
- Radiating pain, numbness, or tingling extending from the low back or buttock into the leg.
- Neck Pain Physiotherapy
- Pain or tightness that may develop after prolonged computer use, looking down, or increased strain around the neck.
- Cervical Radiculopathy Physiotherapy
- Neck symptoms extending into the shoulder, arm or fingers with pain, tingling or numbness that may change with neck movement.
- Upper Back Pain Physiotherapy
- Pain, aching or tightness between the shoulder blades or around the upper back, often more noticeable after prolonged sitting or computer work.
Shoulder Conditions
These problems often affect lifting the arm, carrying items, dressing, washing, and side-lying, and may also affect work and upper limb activities.
- Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy
- Pain when lifting the arm, discomfort when lying on the affected side, difficulty carrying, or restricted shoulder movement.
- Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy
- The shoulder gradually becomes stiff, with increasing difficulty reaching up, rotating the arm, or dressing.
- Rotator Cuff–Related Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy
- Pain when lifting the arm, discomfort with overhead movement, or pain at night when lying on the affected side.
- Shoulder Instability Physiotherapy
- Recurrent shoulder instability or a slipping sensation after injury or dislocation, particularly during overhead movement, throwing or sport.
Elbow, Wrist & Hand Conditions
These problems often affect grip, lifting, typing, mouse use, and other hand activities, and are commonly related to repetitive use or local loading.
- Elbow Pain Physiotherapy
- Pain around the inner, outer or nearby elbow region that may become more noticeable during lifting, gripping or repetitive arm use.
- Tennis Elbow Physiotherapy
- Pain on the outer side of the elbow, reduced grip strength, or increased discomfort during lifting and twisting.
- Golfer’s Elbow Physiotherapy
- Pain on the inner side of the elbow, often more noticeable during gripping or wrist flexion.
- Wrist Pain Physiotherapy
- Discomfort around the wrist during lifting, weight-bearing, twisting, or repeated hand use.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Physiotherapy
- Night-time waking, tingling in the fingers, or reduced hand function.
- De Quervain’s Physiotherapy
- Pain on the thumb side of the wrist, often aggravated by lifting, carrying, or twisting tasks.
- Trigger Finger Physiotherapy
- Pain, clicking or catching during finger movement, sometimes with stiffness or difficulty straightening the finger.
Hip-Related Conditions
Hip problems may affect walking, single-leg loading, stair use, and side-lying, and may also influence daily activities and lower limb loading.
- Hip Pain Physiotherapy
- Hip or groin discomfort that may become more noticeable during walking, stair use, squatting, or rising after sitting.
- Hip Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy
- Hip or groin pain and stiffness that may affect walking, stair use, dressing and other everyday activities.
- Groin Pain Physiotherapy
- Groin or inner-thigh discomfort that may become more noticeable during running, changing direction, kicking or sport.
- Lateral Hip Pain Physiotherapy
- Discomfort around the outer hip that may become more noticeable during side-lying, walking, or stair use.
Knee & Running-Related Conditions
These problems are common in runners, after an increase in training load, or when lower limb strength and control are insufficient.
- Knee Pain Physiotherapy
- Discomfort around the knee during stairs, squatting, getting up after sitting, or exercise.
- Knee Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy
- Pain and stiffness that may become more noticeable during walking, stair use, or getting up after sitting.
- Runner’s Knee Physiotherapy
- Pain around the front of the knee, often aggravated by running, stairs, or squatting.
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome Physiotherapy
- Pain around the outer side of the knee during running, especially downhill or after increasing distance.
- Meniscus-Related Knee Pain Physiotherapy
- Knee pain after twisting, discomfort with squatting, and in some cases a catching sensation.
- ACL Injury Physiotherapy
- Knee pain, swelling or instability after stopping, turning or landing, which may affect running and return to sport.
- MCL Injury Physiotherapy
- Inner-knee pain, swelling or instability after a twisting or contact injury, which may affect turning and return to sport.
- Patellar Tendinopathy Physiotherapy
- Pain below the kneecap that may become more noticeable during jumping, landing, running or squatting.
Foot & Ankle Conditions
These problems may affect walking, prolonged standing, running, jumping, sports performance, and everyday lower limb loading.
- Heel Pain Physiotherapy
- Pain underneath or behind the heel that may become more noticeable with first steps, prolonged standing, walking or running.
- Plantar Fasciitis Physiotherapy
- Pain with the first steps in the morning, pain around the inner heel, or symptoms that worsen after prolonged standing.
- Flat Feet Physiotherapy
- A lower foot arch does not always require treatment, but assessment may be useful where foot fatigue, discomfort or loading concerns are present.
- Hallux Valgus Physiotherapy
- A bunion or prominent big-toe joint that may be associated with footwear irritation, forefoot pain or difficulty walking.
- Achilles Tendinopathy Physiotherapy
- Pain around the Achilles tendon, morning stiffness, or increased discomfort after running and jumping.
- Ankle Sprain Physiotherapy
- Pain and swelling after twisting the ankle, a feeling of instability when walking, or recurring ankle sprains.
- Chronic Ankle Instability Physiotherapy
- Recurrent ankle sprains or instability after a previous injury, particularly during uneven-ground walking, changing direction, running or landing.
Thigh & Calf Conditions
Muscle injuries around the thigh and calf commonly occur during running, acceleration, jumping or sport and may affect walking and return to activity.
- Hamstring Strain Physiotherapy
- Sudden pain at the back of the thigh during running, sprinting or kicking, which may affect walking and return to sport.
- Calf Strain Physiotherapy
- Sudden pain at the back of the calf during running, acceleration or jumping, which may affect walking and return to sport.
- Shin Splints Physiotherapy
- Pain along the shin during running or jumping, often becoming more noticeable after increases in training load.
Not sure which condition matches your symptoms?
If you are not sure which category best fits your condition, you may first arrange a physiotherapy assessment to understand the more suitable management approach according to your symptoms, activity needs, and rehabilitation goals.