Persistent pain can affect sleep, work and the activities you enjoy. Discuss your symptoms, previous care and practical goals to understand whether the available support is appropriate for you.
Discuss the impact of ongoing pain and what you want to manage more confidently.
Explain when lower back symptoms occur and how they affect movement or daily tasks.
Discuss stiffness, discomfort and the activities that make symptoms better or worse.
Explore concerns involving the knees, hips, shoulders or other joints.
Connect symptom management with your stage of recovery and return to activity.
Bring your surgical team’s guidance so rehabilitation stays within your recovery plan.
Get ready for your appointment with useful information and next steps.
Pain can have more than one contributing factor. Explain where you feel it, how long it has been present and any changes in your health. An individual assessment helps establish what support is appropriate and whether another service is needed.
Your goal may be walking more comfortably, managing a working day or returning to a valued activity. Discuss achievable steps, how progress would be measured and how a plan could adapt when symptoms fluctuate.
Back, neck and joint pain, sports injuries and recovery after surgery can need different approaches. Tell us about previous assessments and treatments before booking so the team can confirm the scope of the available appointment.
For back pain with new bladder or bowel changes, loss of feeling around the genitals or anus, or pain, weakness, tingling or numbness in both legs, call 999 or go to A&E. Do not wait for an online appointment reply.
If pain starts suddenly, is rapidly worsening or comes with feeling generally unwell, use NHS 111 for urgent advice. An enquiry form cannot assess urgent symptoms.
There is no reliable timescale that applies to everyone. The first step is to understand your concern and agree suitable goals. Progress can include changes in activity, confidence or day-to-day function as well as pain levels.
Yes. Explain how persistent symptoms affect your routine and ask what ongoing support is available. Agree review points so the plan can change with your needs rather than continuing indefinitely without checking progress.
Request an assessment to discuss your symptoms, priorities and suitable next steps.