A: Joint pain tends to be felt right at the joint itself and often comes with stiffness or swelling. Muscle pain is usually more spread out, tender when you press on it, and gets worse when you contract or stretch the affected muscle. That said, the two often occur together.

A: We take a whole-body approach - combining manual therapy, soft tissue work, and rehabilitation exercises with a sensible plan for managing your training load. Everything is tailored to your sport, your specific injury, and what you're working towards in terms of getting back to it.

A: While chiropractic can't reverse arthritis, it can make a real difference to how it feels day to day. By improving joint mobility and reducing muscular tension around arthritic joints, many of our patients report significant relief and a better quality of life with regular care.

A: Usually not. The vast majority of joint and muscle conditions can be diagnosed through a thorough clinical assessment - no scanner required. If your clinician finds something that warrants imaging, they'll tell you clearly and help you arrange it.

A: If pain is getting in the way of your daily life, affecting your sleep, or hasn't improved after a couple of weeks, it's worth getting assessed. A physiotherapy assessment will quickly get to the bottom of what's going on and set you on the right path.

A: Chiropractic is a great first port of call when your pain involves joint stiffness, restricted movement, or you suspect the spine might be involved. There's no referral needed - you can book directly and we'll assess and diagnose from there.