Musculoskeletal Service

You can book an appointment directly with our musculoskeletal practitioner which means you won’t need to wait for a referral from a doctor.

You may be eligible for an appointment with MSK for the following problems:

  • All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries
  • Arthritis – any joint
  • Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone, e.g. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains
  • Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid-back pain and neck pain
  • Spinal-related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms, e.g. pins and needles or numbness
  • Changes to walking
  • Post-orthopaedic surgery

The physiotherapist will:

  • Assess you and diagnose what’s happening
  • Give expert advice on how best to manage your condition
  • Refer you on to specialist services if necessary

Get U Better App

Information:

We now offer access to a self-management app getUBetter, to aid recovery from your muscle or joint problem. The app will guide you day-by-day through a string of exercises and tips to help you get better. To get started, click https://getubetter.org/3TKpbYw , download the app, click create an account, enter your postcode and select your GP practice’

getUBetter is designed to provide you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to self-manage all common muscle or joint conditions. It is designed to be used alongside the health system and therefore will signpost you back into the system if you need additional review.

It is suitable for 80% of muscle of joint conditions, which includes new, ongoing or returning muscle or joint conditions and support while you wait for treatment e.g. Physiotherapy. It is not designed to be used for any muscle or joint conditions which requires more targeted management and care – for example:

Fractures (broken bones)
Post-op
ACL tears
Achilles ruptures
Worsening neurological symptoms
Pregnancy-related problems

Page last reviewed: 30 July 2025
Page created: 28 February 2025