The MSK Physio

Evidence based information & advice to help everyday people manage their MSK conditions.

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

Tennis elbow rehab doesn’t stop at the wrist.

These 6 exercises strengthen your shoulder, arm and forearm to improve load tolerance and support recovery.

A resistance band, 1 kg bag of sugar or 1-litre water bottle is all you need to get started.

#TennisElbow #MSKHealth

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

Tennis elbow is usually a tendon overload problem—not inflammation.

These 5 strengthening exercises can help build tendon capacity and reduce pain over time.

Consistency matters more than intensity.

#TennisElbow #MSKHealth

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

HRT can be an effective treatment for many menopause symptoms.

This video explains:
• How HRT works
• Estrogen-only vs combined HRT
• Tablets, patches, gels & sprays
• Benefits and potential risks

The right choice depends on the individual.

#Menopause #HRT #MSKHealth

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

Menopause affects more than hot flushes.

Lower oestrogen is associated with fatigue, changes in metabolism, muscle weakness, increased pain sensitivity, and a higher risk of conditions like frozen shoulder, GTPS, tendon problems and arthritis
#Menopause #MSKHealth

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

Menopause can affect much more than hot flashes.

Falling estrogen may contribute to muscle weakness, tendon pain, reduced bone strength and increased pain sensitivity.

The good news? Staying active and building strength can make a real difference.

#Menopause #MSKHealth

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

A mobile thoracic spine can help reduce upper back stiffness and improve neck and shoulder movement. Try these 3 simple stretches for flexion/extension, rotation and side bending.

#ThoracicSpine #Mobility

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3/3 Most cases of cervical radiculopathy improve within 6–12 weeks. Pain relief, staying active and time are often the most important treatments.

#CervicalRadiculopathy

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2/3 Cervical radiculopathy is commonly caused by disc herniation, arthritis or foraminal stenosis. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms, examination and sometimes MRI.

#CervicalRadiculopathy

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1/3 Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the neck becomes irritated, causing neck pain, arm pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.

#CervicalRadiculopathy

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3/3 Lumbar spinal stenosis is often helped by posture awareness, weight management, regular exercise and flexion-based movements that open the spinal canal.

#SpinalStenosis

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2/3 Lumbar spinal stenosis typically causes intermittent claudication—leg pain with walking that improves with sitting or bending forwards. Flexion opens the spinal canal; extension narrows it.

#SpinalStenosis

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1/3 Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can cause leg pain when walking (neurogenic claudication), often relieved by sitting or bending forwards.

#SpinalStenosis

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Advanced wrist rehab includes weight-bearing and plyometric drills to improve wrist strength, stability and load tolerance.

#WristExercises

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Basic wrist rehab includes isometric and isotonic strengthening for flexion, extension, radial/ulnar deviation and forearm rotation.

#WristExercises

[The MSK Physio @Physio1MSK]

Simple wrist stretches can help improve flexion, extension, radial/ulnar deviation and forearm rotation. Gentle, consistent movement works best.

#WristExercises

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3/3 Pisotriquetral joint pain is treated with activity modification, splints, anti-inflammatories and sometimes injections or surgery.

#WristPain

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2/3 Pisotriquetral joint pain is often caused by repetitive gripping, pushing, weight-bearing or arthritis affecting the ulnar side of the wrist.

#WristPain

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1/3 Pisotriquetral joint pain causes tenderness and pain on the little finger side of the wrist, often aggravated by gripping or pushing.

#WristPain

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3/3 DRUJ pain is often managed by reducing painful twisting/gripping, using wrist support and gradually rebuilding load tolerance.

#DRUJ

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2/3 DRUJ pain can result from trauma, TFCC injury, instability, arthritis or repetitive twisting/loading activities.

#DRUJ