Symptom Checker

Physiotherapy Symptom Checker - What's Causing Your Pain?

Select your symptom below to find out likely causes, what to do, and when to see a physiotherapist.

Knee Pain When Climbing Stairs

Sharp or aching pain in one or both knees when going up or down stairs. Common causes: Patellofemoral syndrome (runner's knee), Osteoarthritis. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Morning Back Stiffness

Back feels stiff and painful when you first wake up, gradually improves after 15-30 minutes of movement. Common causes: Disc dehydration overnight, Poor sleeping position. Physio helps when you have time to invest.

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Numbness and Tingling in Hands

Pins and needles, numbness, or tingling in fingers - often worse at night or when typing. Common causes: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Cervical nerve compression. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Shoulder Pain When Reaching Overhead

Pain in the shoulder when lifting arm above head - reaching shelves, hanging clothes, or swimming. Common causes: Rotator cuff impingement, Supraspinatus tendinitis. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Leg Pain When Sitting

Pain, numbness, or tingling running from buttock down the back of the leg - worse when sitting, better when standing or walking. Common causes: Sciatica from herniated disc, Piriformis syndrome. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Sharp Lower Back Pain

Sudden, stabbing pain in the lower back that may worsen with bending, lifting, or twisting. Common causes: Muscle strain or spasm, Herniated disc. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Neck Stiffness

Difficulty turning your head or looking up/down, often worse in the morning or after long periods at a desk. Common causes: Poor posture from desk work, Cervical spondylosis. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Radiating Leg Pain

Pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down into the thigh, calf, or foot. Common causes: Sciatica (nerve compression), Herniated disc. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Swollen Knee

Visible swelling around the knee joint, often with warmth, stiffness, and difficulty bending fully. Common causes: Osteoarthritis flare-up, Meniscus injury. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Difficulty Walking

Pain, weakness, or instability that makes walking uncomfortable or unsafe. Common causes: Hip or knee osteoarthritis, Foot or ankle injury. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Clicking or Popping Joints

Audible clicking, popping, or cracking sounds from joints during movement, sometimes with pain. Common causes: Gas bubbles in joint fluid (harmless), Tendon snapping over bone. Physio helps when you have time to invest.

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Muscle Spasms

Involuntary, painful muscle contractions that can last from seconds to minutes. Common causes: Muscle fatigue or overuse, Dehydration. Physio helps when you have time to invest.

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Heel Pain in the Morning

Sharp heel pain with the first steps after waking, typically improving after a few minutes of walking. Common causes: Plantar fasciitis (most common), Achilles tendinopathy. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Weakness in Arms

Noticeable loss of grip strength or difficulty lifting objects, sometimes with numbness or tingling. Common causes: Cervical nerve compression, Carpal tunnel syndrome. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Loss of Balance

Feeling unsteady on your feet, swaying when standing, or difficulty walking in a straight line. Common causes: Vestibular disorders (inner ear), BPPV (vertigo). A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Wrist Pain from Typing

Aching, numbness, or tingling in the wrist and hand that worsens with keyboard or phone use. Common causes: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Tendinitis. Physio helps when you have time to invest.

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Jaw Pain and Clicking

Pain, clicking, or locking in the jaw joint (TMJ), often worse when chewing or opening the mouth wide. Common causes: TMJ dysfunction, Teeth grinding (bruxism). Physio helps when you have time to invest.

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Round Shoulders and Poor Posture

Forward head position and rounded upper back, often causing neck pain, upper back tension, and headaches. Common causes: Prolonged desk work or phone use, Weak upper back muscles. Physio helps when you have time to invest.

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Ankle Gives Way or Feels Unstable

Frequent ankle rolling, giving way during walking or sports, or a constant feeling of ankle instability. Common causes: Chronic ankle instability from previous sprains, Weak peroneal muscles. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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Pain or Stiffness After Surgery

Persistent pain, stiffness, or weakness following orthopaedic surgery such as knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, or spinal surgery. Common causes: Normal post-surgical healing, Scar tissue formation. A physio can pinpoint the cause - WhatsApp us to book.

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