Joint Pain, Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Injuries

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Exercises and Advice

These web pages have advice about a range of musculoskeletal problems, aches and pains including causes, treatments and exercises. 

You can also visit the NHS website Health A-Z for further information. 

 

Getting help and advice

Musculoskeletal injuries usually gets better on its own within a few weeks or months and you may not need to see a doctor or other healthcare professional.

But it's a good idea to get help if:

  • The pain does not start to improve within a few weeks
  • The pain stops you doing your day-to-day activities
  • The pain is very severe or gets worse over time
  • You're worried about the pain or struggling to cope

You can self-refer to Physiotherapy by completing by visiting the referral portal below. 

Contact information:

Email: bswadults.enquiries@hcrgcaregroup.com

Telephone: 0300 247 0200

Website: https://bswcommunityservices.co.uk/services/adult-physio-and-musculoskeletal-msk-banes-wiltshire/

 

When to get immediate medical advice

You should contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if you have back pain and:

  • Numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
  • Difficulty peeing
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control – peeing or pooing yourself
  • Chest pain
  • A high temperature
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • A swelling or a deformity in your back
  • It does not improve after resting or is worse at night
  • It started after a serious accident, such as after a car accident
  • The pain is so bad you're having problems sleeping
  • Pain is made worse when sneezing, coughing or pooing
  • The pain is coming from the top of your back, between your shoulders, rather than your lower back

These problems could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently.

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