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.
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
B
C
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome - living with
Carpal tunnel release surgery
Corticosteroids
D
DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan
E
Epidural injections for lower back and leg pain
F
Facet joint injections
Fractures
Frozen shoulder
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H
J
Jaw joint problems
Joint injections
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O
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Over-the-counter painkillers
P
Physiotherapy
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Psoriatic arthritis
R
Radiofrequency denervation
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Rotor cuff injury
S
Scoliosis
Shin splints
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder replacement
Sprained ankle
Subacromial decompression
Surgery for a broken bone
Surgical wounds – caring for
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