Musculoskeletal (MSK) & Orthopaedic
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect many people and can affect your joints, bones and muscles and sometimes associated tissues such as your nerves. They can range from minor injuries to long-term conditions.
Over 20 million people in the UK, almost one third of the population, have a MSK condition such as arthritis or back pain. Symptoms can include pain, stiffness, limited movement, and disability which affect quality of life and independence.
Pain and restricted mobility are the main features of a range of musculoskeletal conditions. As people get older, the risk of having an MSK condition rises. Women are generally at greater risk of problems with their bones, muscles and joints than men. In many cases MSK conditions interfere with our ability to carry-out normal, day-to-day activities. Your musculoskeletal health is intrinsically linked to your lifestyle.
Musculoskeletal problems may relate to a variety of symptoms or conditions arising from muscles, bones, joints, nerves, tendons or ligaments. Common conditions treated are neck and back pain, osteoarthritis and sports injuries.
Information about the Health Board's Physiotherapy, including self-referrals and Chronic Pain services
Information about National Exercise on Referral scheme, the Centre of Sign, Sight and Sound.