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Conditions I Treat
From niggling aches to complex injuries — I help people across Kent overcome pain and get back to the activities they love. Below are some of the most common conditions I treat.
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Pain around or behind the kneecap, swelling, stiffness, difficulty going up/down stairs, instability or giving way.
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Overuse from running or cycling, weak quadriceps or glutes, poor biomechanics, ligament or meniscus injuries, patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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I carry out a thorough assessment to identify the specific cause of your knee pain. Treatment typically combines soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, progressive strengthening and movement re-education to resolve the pain and prevent it coming back.
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Pain when lifting your arm, night pain, clicking or catching, weakness, reduced range of motion.
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Rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears, impingement, frozen shoulder, instability, poor posture from desk work, overuse in sport.
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I assess the shoulder complex to pinpoint the issue — whether it's a tendon problem, joint restriction or muscular imbalance. Treatment includes targeted manual therapy, graduated loading programmes and postural correction.
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Stiffness, aching or sharp pain in the lower or upper back, pain radiating into the buttock or leg, difficulty bending or sitting for long periods.
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Prolonged sitting, weak core muscles, disc-related issues, facet joint irritation, muscle spasm, poor lifting technique, training overload.
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I take a comprehensive approach to back pain — assessing your spine, hips and movement patterns. Treatment combines hands-on therapy with a structured exercise programme to build resilience and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
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Pain at the back of the heel or lower calf, morning stiffness, pain during or after exercise, thickening of the tendon.
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Sudden increases in training load, tight calves, weak calf muscles, poor footwear, biomechanical factors.
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Achilles problems respond well to progressive loading programmes. I'll assess your biomechanics, identify contributing factors and design a rehab plan using evidence-based loading protocols to get you back to full activity.
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Shin pain, knee pain, hip pain, foot pain, IT band syndrome, stress fractures — anything that stops you running.
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Training errors (too much, too soon), weak glutes or hips, poor running form, inadequate recovery, inappropriate footwear.
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As a keen runner myself, I understand the frustration of being sidelined. I'll identify the root cause of your running injury, treat it effectively and build a structured return-to-running plan so you can get back to the miles safely.
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Localised tendon pain that worsens with activity, morning stiffness, gradual onset, tendon thickening.
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Overloading the tendon beyond its capacity, sudden changes in activity, age-related changes, biomechanical imbalances.
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Tendinopathy management has evolved significantly. I use the latest evidence-based loading programmes — isometric, isotonic and plyometric exercises — tailored to your specific tendon and stage of recovery.
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Sudden sharp pain during activity, bruising, swelling, pain on stretch or contraction, loss of strength.
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Insufficient warm-up, fatigue, previous injury, muscle imbalances, sudden acceleration or deceleration.
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I grade the severity of your strain and design a phased rehab programme — from acute management through to return-to-sport. Treatment includes soft tissue work, progressive loading and sport-specific reconditioning.
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Groin pain, lateral hip pain, clicking, stiffness, pain sitting or climbing stairs, reduced range of motion.
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Gluteal tendinopathy, hip impingement, labral irritation, tight hip flexors, weak glutes, osteoarthritis.
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Hip pain has many possible sources. I carry out a thorough differential diagnosis to identify the specific structure causing your pain, then implement targeted treatment combining manual therapy and progressive exercise.
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Stiffness, aching, headaches, pain radiating into the shoulder or arm, difficulty turning your head.
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Prolonged screen use, poor workstation setup, stress and tension, whiplash, disc-related issues, muscle weakness.
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I assess your cervical spine, thoracic spine and upper limb to identify the cause. Treatment typically includes joint mobilisation, soft tissue release, postural advice and strengthening exercises for the deep neck flexors.
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Pain under the heel, especially with the first steps in the morning, pain after prolonged standing or walking.
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Overloading the plantar fascia — often from increased walking or running, tight calves, weak foot muscles, unsupportive footwear.
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I assess the foot, ankle and calf complex to identify contributing factors. Treatment includes targeted soft tissue work, calf strengthening, intrinsic foot muscle exercises and progressive loading to resolve the pain long-term.
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