Muscles, bones and joints
Aches and pains can be a sign of problems with your muscles, bones or joints. Find out about a range of conditions here, and get advice on preventing injuries.
Sprained ankle quiz
Bupa knee clinic
Back pain
You can find more information about different types of conditions and their treatments in our A-Z below
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Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendon rupture
Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis – osteo
Arthritis – psoriatic
Arthritis – rheumatoid
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome - living with
Carpal tunnel release surgery
Corticosteroids
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DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan
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Epidural injections for lower back and leg pain
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Facet joint injections
Fractures
Frozen shoulder
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Jaw joint problems
Joint injections
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Over-the-counter painkillers
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Physiotherapy
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Psoriatic arthritis
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Radiofrequency denervation
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Rotor cuff injury
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Scoliosis
Shin splints
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder replacement
Sprained ankle
Subacromial decompression
Surgery for a broken bone
Surgical wounds – caring for
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