When Exercise or Sport Starts to Hurt
Shoulder pain during bench press, back pain during a golf swing or knee pain when running can change how you train and play.
Symptoms may follow an injury or build gradually across sessions. We assess the affected area, relevant movement and training demands to understand what brings on your pain and guide your next steps.
Which Movements Bring On Your Pain?
Pressing, Pulling & Overhead Movements
Pain may occur during bench press, rows, overhead lifting or racquet sports. We assess the affected joint, shoulder and upper-back movement, and how grip, range and load influence symptoms.
Squatting, Lunging, Running & Landing
Hip, knee or ankle pain may appear during squats, lunges, running or jumping. We assess joint mobility, strength and single-leg control alongside the movement that hurts.
Deadlifts, Hinges & Loaded Bending
Back pain may occur when lifting from the floor, hinging or completing repeated sets. We assess your back and hips and compare lifting range, load and exercise variations.
Golf Swings & Rotational Sports
Pain may occur during a golf backswing, impact or follow-through, or during throwing and racquet strokes. We assess relevant hip, trunk and shoulder movement alongside weight transfer.
What Can Contribute to Sports & Exercise-Related Pain?
Pain can involve an injury, changes in training or difficulty tolerating a particular movement. Assessment helps identify which factors matter in your case.
Changes in Training Load
Muscle, Tendon & Joint Conditions
Mobility, Strength & Control
Previous Injury & Recovery
Heavier weights, additional sets, longer runs or more golf practice increase physical demands. We review recent changes and your response between sessions.
Strains, tendon irritation and joint injuries can produce pain during exercise. We examine the painful area to guide suitable care or further investigation.
Limited movement or reduced muscle capacity can affect how you lift, run or rotate. We check whether these findings contribute to your difficulty with the task.
Feeling comfortable at rest does not always mean an area is ready for full training. We review previous injuries, rehabilitation and recovery across your weekly activities.
Joint & Whole-Body Movement Assessment
Understanding What Makes Your Activity Painful
We review your symptoms, screen for conditions requiring medical attention and assess the movements relevant to your activity.
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Explain your findings and plan treatment, exercises and gradual progression. Arrange referral when further assessment is needed.
Symptoms & Training History
Identify the painful movement, when symptoms occur and any recent changes in training, practice or recovery.
The Painful Area
Assess joint movement, muscle strength and relevant clinical tests to investigate your symptoms.
Movement & Weight Transfer
Examine relevant tasks such as pressing, squatting, hinging, single-leg loading or rotation.
Exercise & Load Adjustments
Compare changes in range, resistance, grip or stance to establish a manageable starting point.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment Based on What We Find
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PAIN DURING GOLF SWINGS OR ROTATION
WHEN TO GET ASSESSED
Is Pain Changing How You Train or Play?
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SHOULDER PAIN DURING PRESSING OR PULLING
Persistent, recurring or worsening exercise-related pain should be assessed. Appropriate care depends on your clinical findings and the demands of your activity.
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ELBOW OR WRIST PAIN WHEN GRIPPING
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DISCOMFORT WHEN RUNNING OR LANDING
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HIP OR KNEE PAIN DURING SQUATS
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PAIN RETURNING AS TRAINING INCREASES
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BACK PAIN DURING DEADLIFTS
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CHANGING YOUR MOVEMENT TO AVOID PAIN
When to Seek Medical Attention
Seek urgent medical attention for severe pain after injury, an obvious deformity, rapidly increasing swelling or an inability to bear weight. New numbness, marked weakness or a hot, swollen joint with fever also requires urgent assessment. Stop exercising and seek emergency assistance for chest pain, fainting or severe unexplained breathlessness.
