Neck pain
Can also be caused by many factors and is quite often a combination of these
Symptoms vary but may include
Very painful locking of the neck
Deep ache
Restricted movement
Headaches
Rotator Cuff tear
Can be traumatic or due to wear and tear
Symptoms normally include
Pain
Weakness
Impingement
Impingement happens when tendon catch within the shoulder joint due to a lack of muscle control and/or less space available within the joint
Symptoms may include;
Painful arc of movement , catching pain at a certain range only
Weakness
Pain
Loss of movement
Instability
Instability can be due to a previous trauma such as dislocation , mechanical faults or hypermobility
Common symptoms:
Sense of arm coming out of joint or going back in
Numbness or tingling in arm
Clicking or looseness with activity
Catching pain
AC joint sprain
The AC joint is at the top of the shoulder and can be overstretched during a fall or contact injury
Symptoms can include
Visible lump on top of shoulder
Specific painful point
Painfully restricted movement of the arm , especially above shoulder height
Tennis elbow
Also known as Lateral epicodylalgia or epicondylitis. An overuse injury not exclusive to tennis player’s
Symptoms commonly include:
Pain on outside of elbow
Pain on gripping
Pain on lifting
Pain on twisting forearm
Golfer’s elbow
Another repetitive strain type injury , again not exclusive to golfer’s!
Common symptoms
Pain on inside of elbow
Pain on gripping
Back & Lower Back
There are many possible causes and different symptoms for low back pain
Possible symptoms :
Generalised back ache
Difficulty straightening
Referred pain
Catching pain
Meniscus tear
The menisci are the knees shock absorbers. If you tear a meniscus, your knee will swell and become painful. You may feel that the initial pain has gone away, but an aching pain will return.
Common symptoms
pain when you run, twist or flex the knee.
knee aches in the night
your knee clicks
your knee locks – and you cannot straighten it.
An untreated torn meniscus could lead to damage to the articular cartilage in your knee.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries
ACL damage is often a result of a twisted knee injury during sports or maybe sustained after a fall. Overstretching can also result in an ACL injury.
You often hear people with ACL problems describe their knee popping and the knee joint giving way. This is also followed by a painful swollen knee.
Osteoarthritis Knee
Common signs of osteoarthritis in the knee
knee is stiff (morning or after resting in the same position).
knee is painful when you walk or go up or down the stairs
limited movement in your knee
a crunching grinding feeling in the knee joint
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries
Medial Collateral Ligament injuries often occur when the outside of your knee hits something while your leg is bearing weight. It can also be injured when your knee falls inwards due to a fall or collision.
Possible symptoms of an MCL injury
pain on the inside of the joint
swelling and bruising of the knee joint with the knee become sore and tender.
bearing weight is painful especially when you try to bend the knee inwards.
knee joint feels unstable and uncomfortable when bearing weight.
Patella Tendonitis sometimes known as ‘Jumper’s Knee’
Tendonitis often causes pain after running or jumping, hence the nickname ‘Jumper’s knee.’
Look for
pain in the knee when exercising easing off after you have warmed up.
painful knee 24 after exercise lasting 24 hours or so
sharp pain when getting up from your chair
even light pressure on the tendon causes a lot of pain
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
ITB is a common injury in runners. Symptoms to look for include
pain on the outer side of the knee.
pain gets worse going downhill or on long runs.
tenderness just above the knee joint.
burning, stinging and swelling just above the joint
pain when your heel hits the ground
