Pain & MSK

Pain & Musculoskeletal

Back pain, joint pain, headaches and migraines — guidance and treatment options.

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Lower Back Pain: UK Online Doctor & NICE-Aligned Treatment

Most lower back pain settles within weeks. Learn red flags, evidence-based self-care and when a UK online GP can prescribe pain relief or sign you off work.

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Neck Pain: Causes, Self-Care & UK Online Doctor Help

Most neck pain settles within weeks. Learn self-care, exercises and when to seek help — and how an online UK GP can prescribe pain relief or refer to physio.

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Tension Headache: UK Online Doctor Treatment Guide

Tension-type headache is the commonest headache. Learn triggers, prevention and treatment — and when an online UK GP can prescribe stronger relief.

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Migraine: Triptans, Prevention & UK Online Doctor

Migraine causes severe one-sided headache with nausea and light sensitivity. Learn triggers, triptan treatment and prevention via UK online GPs.

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Sciatica: UK Online Doctor Treatment & Recovery Guide

Sciatica causes pain radiating down the leg. Learn what helps, what doesn't, and how an online UK GP can prescribe pain relief or refer for physio.

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Knee Pain: Causes, Self-Care & UK Online Doctor Advice

Knee pain has many causes, from runner's knee to osteoarthritis. Learn what helps, when to image, and how a UK online GP can prescribe relief or refer.

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Shoulder Pain: Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff & UK Doctor

From frozen shoulder to rotator cuff problems — learn what's likely causing your shoulder pain and how a UK online GP can prescribe and refer.

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Osteoarthritis: UK Treatment Guide & Online Doctor Support

Osteoarthritis affects millions of UK adults. Learn evidence-based treatments — exercise, weight loss, medication — and how an online GP can help.

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Fibromyalgia: UK Diagnosis, Management & Online Doctor

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Learn evidence-based management and how an online UK GP can support you.

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Gout: UK Online Doctor Treatment & Long-Term Management

Gout causes sudden severe joint pain, often in the big toe. Learn how UK GPs treat acute attacks and prevent flares with allopurinol — available online.

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