Last updated: 4 November 2026
Website: https://physiomsk.com
1. General information
The information on this website and on our associated platforms, including the PhysioMSK YouTube channel, is for general information and education only. It is written by an experienced musculoskeletal (MSK) clinician and aims to be accurate, balanced and honest about the evidence. It does not replace an individual assessment, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
2. No clinical relationship
Using this website or watching our videos does not create a clinician–patient relationship between you and PhysioMSK or any associated healthcare provider. If you need advice or treatment for your own problem, please see a suitably qualified professional.
3. Exercise and your health
Exercise is generally safe and helpful for most musculoskeletal problems, but it is never completely risk free. If you choose to try any exercise or advice from this website or our videos:
- Think about whether it is suitable for you and your circumstances.
- Start gently and build up gradually.
- Stop and seek advice if your symptoms worsen significantly or you develop new symptoms.
- Speak to a doctor or physiotherapist first if you have a significant medical condition, are pregnant, have had recent surgery or injury, or are unsure.
Where an exercise is described as general information, you are responsible for deciding whether to try it.
4. When to seek urgent help
Most musculoskeletal problems are not serious, but some symptoms need prompt assessment and should not be self-managed. Please get urgent medical advice if you have:
- New back and / or leg pain along with difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels, or numbness around your genitals or between your legs (go to your local Emergency Department or call 999 straight away)
- New or worsening weakness in an arm or leg, or loss of feeling that is spreading
- Chest pain, or breathlessness that is new or unexplained
- A hot, red, swollen joint, especially with a fever or feeling generally unwell
- Severe pain after an injury, with deformity or being unable to put weight on the limb
- A limb that is cold, pale, blue or suddenly numb
- A swollen, painful, warm calf
- Constant pain that is not eased by rest, particularly at night, or unexplained weight loss, especially if you have had cancer before
If you are unsure, contact NHS 111 or your GP. In an emergency, call 999 (UK) or your local emergency number.
5. No guarantee of results
We aim to present accurate, evidence-based information, but we cannot guarantee that any advice or exercise will give a particular result. Outcomes vary with individual circumstances, health conditions and how consistently advice is followed.
6. Information changes over time
Research and clinical practice change. Content may become out of date or be replaced by newer evidence, and we cannot promise that it is current, complete or free from error.
7. Affiliate links and external links
Some pages contain affiliate links, and we may earn a commission if you buy through them. Our opinions are our own. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
We also link to other websites and media, including YouTube, for convenience. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy or policies.
8. Healthcare professionals
Some sections are written for healthcare professionals. They are provided for professional education and reference and do not replace your own clinical judgement or the individual needs of your patients.
9. Liability
To the extent permitted by law, PhysioMSK and its contributors are not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from reliance on the content of this website or our videos, from doing the exercises described, or from using linked external resources.
Nothing in this disclaimer limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for anything else that cannot be limited or excluded by law.
10. Governing law
This disclaimer is governed by the laws of England and Wales. It applies to everyone who uses this website or our associated platforms, wherever they are. This does not affect any rights you have as a consumer under the law where you live.
11. Contact
For questions about this disclaimer, please contact us at contact@physiomsk.com or via https://physiomsk.com/contact
Summary
- Content is for general information and education only.
- It does not replace an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Start exercise gently and stop if symptoms worsen significantly.
- Seek urgent help for serious or rapidly worsening symptoms.
- We are not liable for outcomes, except where the law does not allow us to exclude liability.