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Body map and conditions
Show us where it hurts
Use the body map to see what we look at for each area. Then read about the conditions we see most often in the clinic.
Interactive
Tap a point on the body
Front or back, then a point. Move the slider to say how strong it is today; we will tell you if you should see a doctor first.
Or choose from the list
Tap where it hurts
Choose a point on the body. We will show what people with pain there often tell us, what the first assessment looks at and how to book.
This is a guide to help you talk to us, not a diagnosis.
Conditions
What we see most
If your problem is not listed, ask the front desk. We will tell you honestly if we are the right place.
Lower back
Non-specific low back pain
The most common pain we see. Usually not a sign of damage, and movement is part of the plan.
Lower back
Sciatica-type leg pain
Pain from an irritated nerve into the buttock or leg. We check nerve function at every visit.
Neck
Desk neck and tension headaches
Stiffness and headaches linked to long screen hours and stress.
Shoulder
Rotator cuff pain
Pain lifting the arm or lying on the side, often helped by graded strength work.
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder
A slow, stiff shoulder that moves through stages. We help you keep moving through each one.
Elbow
Tennis and golfer's elbow
Tendon pain from gripping, often in people who type, cut hair or use tools.
Knee
Pain at the front of the knee
Common in runners, footballers and people who squat a lot at work.
Knee
Ligament injuries
From sprains to rehab after reconstruction surgery, with a return-to-sport ladder.
Knee
Knee arthritis
Strength, weight-bearing advice and activity planning to help you stay on your feet.
Ankle
Ankle sprains
Balance and strength training so the ankle feels trustworthy again.
Foot
Heel pain
Morning heel pain in people who stand all day or have changed footwear.
Whole body
After a stroke
Walking, balance and arm function, at the clinic or at home, with family included.
When to see a doctor first
Some pain needs a doctor before a physio
Physiotherapy is safe for most aches and injuries, but some signs need a doctor or an emergency unit first. Please go straight to a hospital if you have:
- Numbness around the groin or inner thighs, or new trouble passing urine
- Chest pain, breathlessness or pain spreading to the jaw or arm
- A hot, red, swollen joint with fever
- A hot, swollen calf after a long journey or an operation
- Pain after a fall or crash where you cannot put weight on the leg
- Night pain with weight loss you cannot explain
If you are unsure, call the front desk. We would rather you called than waited.
Scans and letters
Do I need a scan before I come?
Usually not. Most problems can be assessed by hand and by watching how you move. If we think a scan or blood test would change your plan, we explain why and write to your doctor.
If you already have an X-ray, MRI or a letter from a surgeon, bring it along, on paper or on your phone.
Book an assessmentQuestions
About the body map
Is the body map a diagnosis?
No. It shows what people with pain in an area often tell us and what we check. Only an assessment in person can tell you what is going on.
Can I book straight from the map?
Yes. The book button carries the area you chose to the booking page so the front desk knows where to start.
I hurt in more than one place. What do I choose?
Choose the place that bothers you most. We look at the whole picture at the first visit.
What if my area is not on the map?
Call or WhatsApp the front desk. We see jaw, rib and many other problems that are not shown.