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All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Adductor-Related Groin Pain? Adductor-related groin pain is the most common type of groin pain seen in athletes, particularly those playing football, hockey, rugby, and other sports involving rapid changes of dire

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Meralgia Paraesthetica? Meralgia paraesthetica is a condition where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, a purely sensory nerve that supplies feeling to the outer thigh, becomes compressed or irritated as it passe

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Gluteal Tendinopathy? Gluteal tendinopathy is pain arising from the tendons of the gluteal muscles, the large muscles that make up your buttock, where they attach onto the outer part of the hip bone (the greater t

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Deep in your buttock, underneath the larger gluteal muscles, sits a small but important muscle called the piriformis. It connects your sacrum (the base of your spine) to the top of your femur

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research and current clinical guidelines. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for hip labral tears specifically, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is a Hip Labral Tear? The acetabular labrum is a ring of fibrocartilage lining the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum), acting like a seal that helps hold the ball of the

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research and current clinical guidelines. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for FAI specifically, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is a symptomatic, movement-related condition caused by premature contact between the acetabulum (the hip

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research and current clinical guidelines. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. Hip Pain Is More Common Than You Might Think Hip pain affects people of all ages and activity levels, and it is one of the most frequently seen presentations in musculoskeletal practice. Research has found that hip pain affects between 12 and 15% of adults over the age of 60, rising to as high a

All information in this blog is supported by NICE guidelines and peer-reviewed research. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. Have You Been Given Different Answers by Different Clinicians? You have pain somewhere around your lower back, hip, buttock, groin, or thigh. You may have seen your GP, a physiotherapist, or a consultant, and been given a different explanation by each one. Or perhaps you've been told it's your back, but you

All information in this blog is supported by NICE guidance and peer-reviewed research. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. This blog focuses specifically on the musculoskeletal aspects of living with asthma, not the medical management of asthma itself, which should always be guided by your GP or respiratory team in line with current NICE guidance. The Connection Between Asthma and Musculoskeletal Tension Asthma is fundamentally a

All information in this blog is supported by internationally recognised diagnostic criteria and peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for TMD, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. If you've read our blog comparing cervicogenic headache, migraine, and TMD, this blog goes into more depth on TMD specifically. What Is Temporomandibular Disorder? Temporomandibular

All information in this blog is supported by clinical literature on post-surgical lymphatic recovery. Research specifically on abdominoplasty is still developing, and this is noted honestly throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. Why the Lymphatic System Matters After a Tummy Tuck A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) involves extensive tissue undermining, surgically separating layers of tissue to remove excess skin and tighten t

All information in this blog is supported by clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for either condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. Two Conditions, Frequently Confused Lymphoedema and lipoedema are both chronic, debilitating conditions affecting the limbs, and they can genuinely look similar at first glance, both cause swelli

All information in this blog is supported by UK clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for fibromyalgia, but a UK clinical guideline from the Royal College of Physicians is used alongside current evidence throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance,

All information in this blog is supported by NICE guidance and peer-reviewed research. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Ankle Osteoarthritis? Ankle osteoarthritis is degenerative wear of the ankle joint, causing pain, stiffness, and joint swelling. ¹ NICE Guideline NG226, Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management, provides the framework for diagnosing and managing osteoarthritis across the UK, and applies di

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Pes Planus? Pes planus, commonly known as flat feet, is a foot deformity defined by the loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, the inner arch that normally lifts slightly off the ground when standing, w

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a common overuse injury of the lower leg, frequently seen in athletes, runners, dancers, and military personnel. ¹ It involv

All information in this blog is supported by a major 2024 clinical practice guideline and peer-reviewed research. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy causes pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits affecting the Achilles tendon, most commonly at the midportion of the ten

All information in this blog is supported by NICE guidance and peer-reviewed research. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, resulting from irritation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of the foot that supports the arch, often due to repetitive stress and overuse. ¹ It's defined as a painful

All information in this blog is supported by NICE guidance and peer-reviewed research. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is genuinely one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with an estimated 25,000 occurring every day in the USA alone, equating to roughly 1 sprain per 10,000 people daily. ¹ Research has found that ankle sprains occur considerably more often in females than male

All information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed research and clinical practice guidelines. There is currently no dedicated NICE guideline for this condition, so current evidence is used throughout. Reference numbers appear throughout, with the full list at the bottom of the page. What Is a Knee Ligament Sprain? Knee ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue linking the thigh bone to the shin bone and fibula, acting like stabilising cables that control knee mo