MSK Conditions

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Physiotherapy for MSK Conditions

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain – whether in joints, muscles or tendons – responds well to physiotherapy focused on movement, strength and function.

How Physiotherapy Helps

Our experienced physiotherapists take a personalised approach to treating msk conditions, aiming not just to relieve symptoms but to address the root cause. Treatment is tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle, with a strong focus on education, movement and self-management.
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What to Expect from Treatment

We start by thoroughly assessing your symptoms, posture, movement patterns and lifestyle. This allows us to identify the underlying causes of your pain and develop a clear treatment plan.
Hands-on techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations or spinal manipulation can help to reduce pain, improve mobility and ease muscle tension.

You’ll receive a structured, progressive exercise plan focused on:

  • Improving strength and stability
  • Enhancing flexibility and mobility
  • Rebuilding confidence in movement
Poor movement habits can contribute to recurring issues. We’ll help you improve posture at work, at home and during exercise – giving you practical strategies to avoid future problems.
We’ll guide you through safe and effective ways to manage discomfort, including pacing strategies, breathing techniques, and gentle movement.
Our goal is not just to relieve your current symptoms, but to reduce the chance of the problem returning. We’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge to stay healthy in the long term.

Take the First Step

If msk conditions is affecting your daily life, don’t wait. Physiotherapy is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments available – and early intervention makes a big difference.

Book your appointment today and let our expert team help you move more freely, with confidence and less pain.

Musculoskeletal conditions

What we Treat

Musculoskeletal conditions are those which affect the muscular, skeletal, joint or peripheral nervous system. Musculoskeletal conditions include inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and also degenerative problems such as osteoarthritis, tendinitis/tendinopathy plus simple strains and sprains encountered in everyday life.

Many day-day problems exist under the banner of musculoskeletal conditions and we commonly see problems such as back pain, neck pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis and many others. Please see the list of musculoskeletal conditions below for a more comprehensive list of the conditions that we may be able to help with. All of our expert physiotherapists are able to effectively assess, diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot and ankle. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Foot and Ankle Pain
  • Achilles Tendinitis or Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
  • Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction (Dropped or Fallen Arches)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Ankle Impingement Syndrome
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Hallux Valgus or Bunions

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the knee and thigh. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Knee and Thigh Pain
  • Knee Arthritis
  • Anterior Knee Pain
  • Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome
  • Patella mal-tracking
  • Patella Malalignment
  • Fat-pad Impingement
  • Patella Tendinitis
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Meniscal Degeneration

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the hip and groin. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Hip and Groin Pain
  • Trochanteric Bursitis (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome)
  • Gluteal Tendinitis or Gluteal Tendinopathy
  • Hip Arthritis
  • Athletic Pubalgia
  • Pubic Symphysitis
  • Osteitis Pubis
  • Adductor Tendinitis or Adductor Tendinopathy
  • FAI – Femoro-acetabular Impingement
  • Labral Tears
  • Hernia / Sportsmans Hernia

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower back. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Lower Back pain – Lumbago
  • Sciatica
  • Slipped Disc, Disc Prolapse and Trapped Nerve
  • Spondylosis or Spondyloarthropathy
  • Spondylolysthesis
  • Sacro-iliac Pain – Sacroiliitis
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Coccydinia

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper back or trunk. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Upper Back Pain
  • Postural Back Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Chest pain (non-medical)
  • Sternal Pain or Costochondritis

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the neck. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Neck pain – Cervicalgia
  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Torticollis (Acute Wry Neck)
  • Disc Prolapse and Trapped Nerves
  • Brachial Plexopathy
  • Adverse Neural tension
  • Cervicogenic Headaches and Migraine

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the shoulder and upper arm. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sub-acromial Impingement
  • Shoulder Bursitis
  • Supraspinatus Tendinitis
  • Rotator Cuff Problems and Tendinopathy
  • Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Biceps Tendinitis

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the elbow and forearm. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Elbow Pain
  • Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Ulnar Neuritis

Below is a list of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the wrist and hand. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Wrist and Hand Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
  • Wrist and Hand Tendinitis
  • Wrist Arthritis
  • Thumb Arthritis
  • Finger Arthiritis
  • Dupytrens Contracture or Trigger Finger

Below is a list of other musculoskeletal conditions including arthritic and inflammatory conditions. The list is not exhaustive but includes many of the common conditions encountered in clinic.

The expert physiotherapists at MSO Physio have great experience of dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and we have probably seen your problem before. If required our professional physiotherapists will be able to arrange imaging of your problem or discuss referral onwards to an appropriate specialist.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Hypermobility Syndrome
  • Work Related Injuries – WRULD
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