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A 40 year old male presented in clinic with right sided buttock pain. The patient described pain in the region of the right superior SIJ line and right L5/S1 facet joint, radiating inferolaterally towards the greater trochanter. There was no pain referred distal to the gluteal crease. There was no tingling, pins-and-needles or numbness. There was no reported central back pain, or left sided back pain. Red flag screening questions for bladder and/or bowel changes, saddle anaes

Patellofemoral pain is pain associated with the joint between the kneecap, known as the patella, and the thigh bone, or femur. It commonly affects activities involving repeated knee bending or increased joint load, including squatting, running and using stairs. Patellofemoral pain affects more than 20% of adolescents and adults. It is also thought to precede patellofemoral osteoarthritis, which affects more than half of people with knee pain or osteoarthritis (Hart et al., 20

Why choose a local physio in Altrincham and Dunham Massey If you are searching for physio altrincham , you probably want more than a quick fix. You want clear answers, hands on treatment, and a plan that fits your life in south Manchester or north Cheshire. Dunham Physio is based at Red House Farm in Dunham Massey, a short drive from Altrincham, Hale, Timperley, Bowdon and Lymm. The clinic is led by Steph, an experienced MSK physio therapist who has helped people manage joint

How to Manage Frozen Shoulder Effectively In Part 1 , we looked at what frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is and how it progresses through the freezing, frozen and thawing phases. In this video, Steph — HCPC-registered advanced MSK practitioner at Dunham Physio — shares a brief overview of management options to support recovery. Frozen shoulder can be a long journey, but the right approach can reduce pain, improve mobility and keep you moving through each stage safely.

What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis , is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. It often develops gradually, sometimes without an obvious trigger, and can make everyday movements — like putting on a coat, reaching into a cupboard, or fastening a seatbelt — extremely difficult. At Dunham Physio , we regularly help people in Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Timperley, Hale, Lymm and surrounding areas regain movement