MSK physician consultation
Initial appointments from £233
Book online or call us on 0330 822 3128
Lines open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm.
We may record or monitor our phone calls.
This service is only available at select Bupa Clinics across the UK.
What is an MSK physician consultation?
Musculoskeletal (MSK) physicians are doctors who are experts in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your muscles, bones, and joints. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing arthritis, or dealing with ongoing pain, they can help you move more easily and comfortably.
MSK physicians offer a variety of treatments following a thorough consultation and assessment for acute or chronic injuries. They can offer ultrasound guided injections, shockwave therapy, onward referral for an MRI or surgery if necessary.
What to expect at an MSK physician consultation
Appointment overview
Before your appointment, we’ll send you a form to complete. During your appointment, the MSK physician will assess your symptoms, discuss your medical history, and examine how your muscles, bones and joints are working.
MSK physicians are experts in conditions that affect your muscles, bones, and joints, they can help treat the following;
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Arthritis |
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Back and neck pain |
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Bone health |
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Headaches |
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Joint stiffness |
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Muscle tension |
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Poor posture |
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Rehabilitation from illness or disease |
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Repetitive strain injuries |
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Sciatica |
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Shoulder pain |
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Sport injuries |
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Your doctor will make sure they monitor your progress to assess if you need more treatment or referral to another specialist.
Appointment
Initial consultation (up to 40 minutes)
Follow-up consultation (up to 20 minutes)
Greater London
£265
£202
Outside Greater London
£233
£170
Techniques used by MSK physicians
Your physician will explain what each treatment is and how it will help you. They may use a variety of techniques to treat pain and improve movement, including:
Diagnostic tests
If appropriate, they can order tests such as X-rays, MRI scans and blood tests to diagnose the problem. They also have access to diagnostic ultrasound which enables them to make an accurate diagnosis of your injury or condition.
Shockwave therapy
The MSK physician will apply mechanical shockwaves to your skin using a machine. These audible waves increase blood flow to the injured areas. By increasing blood flow it speeds up your body's healing process.
Injections
To help diagnose or ease your pain, your MSK physician may suggest an injection. Depending on your location, some of our clinics offer both spinal and non-spinal injections, including:
- Joint injections
- Steroid injections
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- Soft Tissue Injections
Find out which injections we offer
After your appointment
Your MSK physician may refer you for a course of treatment with a physiotherapist, or osteopath. If needed, they might also recommend pain-relieving injections. If this is the case, they will explain the best option for you and how to book.
Book an appointment with an MSK physician
You can book your MSK physician consultation for a time that suits you and your lifestyle.
Learn more about our muscles, bones and joints appointments
Want to find out more about our musculoskeletal services and how we can meet your accessibility needs? We have a guide of common questions that may be able to help.
Health information from our experts
Muscles, bones and joints conditions
Keeping active is important, but aches, pains and strains happen. Find guidance on a range of conditions, treatments and preventing future injury.
What's next?
Book online
You can book your MSK physician appointment for a time that suits you.
Call us
Talk through your options with us on
0370 218 7532
Lines open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm. We may record or monitor our phone calls.
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