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.

What to Expect from Treatment

Detailed Assessment

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.

Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations or spinal manipulation can help to reduce pain, improve mobility and ease muscle tension.

Targeted Exercise Programme

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

Improving strength and stability
Enhancing flexibility and mobility
Rebuilding confidence in movement

Posture and Movement Education

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.

Pain Management Techniques

We’ll guide you through safe and effective ways to manage discomfort, including pacing strategies, breathing techniques, and gentle movement.

Long-Term Prevention

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

Foot & Ankle

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

Knee & Thigh

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.

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

Hip & Groin

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.

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

Lower Back

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.

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

Upper back & Trunk

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.

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

Neck

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.

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

Shoulder & Upper Arm

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.

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

Elbow & Forearm

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.

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

Wrist & Arm

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.

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

Other Musculoskeletal Conditions

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.

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

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

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   Carolyn Varney 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have experienced the help here as excellent. Nick is very thorough, professional and knowledgeable. He has helped me with various issues and is my go to person for physical health.
  
 
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   Georgina Barretta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I worked with Brooke at the Raynes Park site to sort out my rotator cuff issue. She was very thorough and measured in her guidance and exercises and now I have full range back, pain-free after years of twinges and restricted movement. Thanks so much, Brooke!
  
 
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   Gwun Olley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Brooke, who was patient and helped me recover from a knee injury. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Noelle Blake 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to see Brooke with an initial shoulder injury but which on detailed assessment turned out to be a systemic , inflammatory condition. Brooke was wonderfully thorough in her assessment and spent a lot of time explaining the nature of the condition and guiding me on how best to manage it. She gave me a series of very helpful exercises and also offered me a place on her group Pilates classes held at the same venue. She reviewed me frequently , always sent prompt summaries of my exercises by email and , when I was ready for discharge , went through a series of gym based exercises with me that I could continue by myself. I was really impressed by the service offered and would heartily recommend Brooke and MS Physio. Many thanks for your care and professionalism.
  
 
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   Tim Chilton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went in with a shoulder injury at Christmas and six months later have left stronger and fitter thanks to Nick and the exercises he gave me. Learned a lot in the process which will keep me fitter and reduce injuries in the future.
  
 
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   Bernadette Mayo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I saw Nick when a sports injury triggered an old whiplash injury. He could not have been more thorough with his initial assessments. I couldn't fully turn my head. After incredible treatments and informed advice of exercises to do independently I am fully recovered. Nick's manner is very professional with genuine interest in his patients. Thankyou!
  
 
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   Lirian G 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I saw Jess who helped me rehab a tendon injury that was giving me loads of issues. I’ve seen a few physios before for different sports injuries and have to say she’s the best I’ve been too. Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Mandy de Vries 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started treatment for acute low back and sacroiliac joint pain with Nick Wirth. After the initial treatment to alleviate the pain, Nick recommended Pilates classes to develop and enhance core strength. I’ve now been attending Jess Field’s Pilates classes for well over a year and feel so much better for it! I also have regular reassessments with Jess which include modifications to my exercise routine plus additional sports massage to relieve muscle tension. Jess has been very understanding, informative and able to resolve my ongoing back issues. I highly recommend her and the rest of the team including Michelle the receptionist at MSO physio Sutton.
  
 
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   Jason Edwards 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been seeing Brooke at MSO physio for a number of months now due to a list of issue from elbow pain to knee pain and just general flexibility, Brooke has been amazing managing to cure the knee pain I have had for years due to training, I can not recommend Brooke and MSO physio highly enough.