Who treats it
Common concerns, and who to see
Knee pain when climbing stairs
A general physician or physiotherapist often starts with exercises. An orthopaedic doctor sees knees that stay painful, swell or lock.
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Lower back pain that keeps coming back
Most back pain is handled by a general physician and physiotherapist. Numbness around the bottom or loss of bladder control needs emergency care.
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Neck pain and stiffness from desk work
A physiotherapist commonly treats posture-related neck pain. See a doctor if it comes with arm weakness, fever or follows an injury.
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Heel pain in the morning
Heel pain is often managed with stretching and footwear advice from a physiotherapist. An orthopaedic doctor sees pain that does not settle.
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Sprained ankle or pulled muscle
Most sprains settle with rest and physiotherapy. Go to casualty if you cannot put weight on it or the limb looks out of shape.
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Shoulder pain and trouble lifting the arm
A general physician or physiotherapist usually starts treatment. An orthopaedic doctor sees shoulders that stay stiff or weak.
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Pain shooting down one leg
A general physician and physiotherapist manage most cases. Spine specialists in orthopaedics or neurosurgery see pain that persists or causes weakness.
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Guides
Conditions
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Cost guide
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