Joint Pain, Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Injuries

Getting help and advice

Musculoskeletal injuries usually gets better on its own within a few weeks or months and you may not need to see a doctor or other healthcare professional.

But it's a good idea to get help if:

• The pain does not start to improve within a few weeks
• The pain stops you doing your day-to-day activities
• The pain is very severe or gets worse over time
• You're worried about the pain or struggling to cope

You can self-refer to Physiotherapy by completing the form below. Find out more about the service here: https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/physiotherapy/ 

Self-Referral Form 

Once completed, you can send the completed form to:

Email: whc.mskphysiobookingcentre@nhs.net

Post: Physiotherapy Department, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wilts. SP2 8BJ

Alternatively, you can contact us to book a telephone appointment with a GP. 

When to get immediate medical advice

You should contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if you have back pain and:

• Numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
• Difficulty peeing
• Loss of bladder or bowel control – peeing or pooing yourself
• Chest pain
• A high temperature
• Unintentional weight loss
• A swelling or a deformity in your back
• It does not improve after resting or is worse at night
• It started after a serious accident, such as after a car accident
• The pain is so bad you're having problems sleeping
• Pain is made worse when sneezing, coughing or pooing
• The pain is coming from the top of your back, between your shoulders, rather than your lower back

These problems could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently.