Pain and symptom guides
Pain and symptoms: where does it hurt?
Read why the exact cause of pain can remain unclear, or choose the area that hurts for guides to symptoms, assessment and treatment options. These articles offer general information, not a diagnosis. If symptoms are new, changing or worrying, seek individual advice.
Back and pain down the leg
Lower-back or leg pain, plus practical advice for a familiar flare-up.
Lower back pain · Sciatica · Back pain flare-up guide
Shoulder and arm
Shoulder, arm or hand symptoms: start here, then explore the specific guides.
Shoulder pain · Arm and hand pain · Frozen shoulder · Tennis elbow · Carpal tunnel
Knee, leg and foot
Start with knee or foot symptoms, then explore the more specific guides.
Knee pain · Foot and ankle pain · Meniscus injuries · Hip and knee osteoarthritis · Plantar heel pain
Neck and stiffness
Neck discomfort affecting work, sleep or movement, with guidance on assessment.
Neck pain and stiffness
Hip and thigh
Hip, groin or outer-hip pain: advice for walking, stairs and side-lying.
Hip and outer-hip pain · Hip and knee osteoarthritis · Bursitis and outer-hip pain
Other muscle and joint symptoms
Browse guides to headaches, dizziness, jaw pain, arthritis and other symptoms.
Headaches · Dizziness and BPPV · BPPV assessment and Epley manoeuvre
Not sure where to start? Read about your first appointment or call 01323 335052 to discuss whether an osteopathic assessment may be appropriate.
For urgent symptoms, contact NHS 111; call 999 in a life-threatening emergency. Do not wait for a routine clinic reply.