Todo lo que necesita antes, durante y después de su consulta

Causas posibles

• Muscle or ligament strain →
• Slipped disc and sciatica →
• Poor posture or long sitting →
• Kidney infection (with fever) →

Qué puede hacer

• Keep moving
• Use heat and simple painkillers according to the label

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if pain lasts more than 4–6 weeks or spreads down a leg.

Qué es

Gout happens when uric acid builds up and forms crystals in a joint. Attacks are triggered by alcohol (especially beer), red meat, seafood, sugary drinks, dehydration and some medicines. Long-term urate-lowering treatment can prevent attacks and joint damage.

Síntomas frecuentes

• Sudden severe pain, often at night
• A hot, red, swollen joint, most often the big toe
• Skin over the joint very tender to touch

Qué puede hacer

• Rest and raise the joint; use an ice pack
• Drink plenty of water
• Limit alcohol, sugary drinks, red meat and shellfish
• Keep a healthy weight

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book after a first attack, or if attacks keep returning.

Causas posibles

• Osteoarthritis →
• Gout →
• Injury or overuse
• Inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid)
• Viral infections →

Qué puede hacer

• Rest briefly, then keep moving gently
• Use ice or heat
• Use simple painkillers according to the label

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if pain lasts more than 2 weeks, several joints are swollen, or morning stiffness lasts over 30 minutes.

Qué es

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Most cases are “non-specific”, meaning they come from muscles, ligaments and joints rather than a serious disease. Bed rest slows recovery; gentle activity speeds it up.

Síntomas frecuentes

• Pain, stiffness or muscle spasm in the lower back
• Pain that is worse with certain movements or positions

Qué puede hacer

• Keep moving and continue daily activities as much as possible
• Use heat packs and simple painkillers according to the label
• Start gentle exercises such as walking, stretching or swimming
• Lift with your knees and avoid long periods of sitting

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if pain lasts more than 4–6 weeks, keeps returning, or spreads down your leg.

Qué es

Most neck pain comes from muscles and joints and settles with activity and time. Age-related wear of the neck spine (cervical spondylosis) can narrow the space for nerves, causing pain, numbness or weakness in an arm. Rarely, pressure on the spinal cord causes clumsiness or walking problems.

Síntomas frecuentes

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headache starting at the back of the head
• Pain, tingling or numbness spreading into the arm
• Muscle spasm

Qué puede hacer

• Keep your neck moving gently
• Adjust screen height and posture
• Use heat and simple painkillers according to the label

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if pain lasts more than a few weeks, or spreads into the arm with numbness or weakness.

Qué es

Osteoarthritis affects the cartilage and bone of the joints. It becomes more common with age, injury and excess weight. It does not always get worse, and exercise, weight management and pain relief help most people. Joint replacement is an option when symptoms are severe.

Síntomas frecuentes

• Joint pain worse with use and better with rest
• Morning stiffness lasting less than 30 minutes
• Reduced movement and grating or cracking
• Swelling or bony enlargement of finger joints

Qué puede hacer

• Do regular strengthening and low-impact exercise (walking, cycling, swimming)
• Keep a healthy weight
• Use heat or cold packs and simple painkillers according to the label
• Wear supportive shoes

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if joint pain limits daily activities or sleep, or for an exercise and treatment plan.

Qué es

Osteoporosis is most common in women after menopause, but also affects men. Risk factors include family history, low body weight, smoking, alcohol, steroid use and lack of activity. A bone density scan (DEXA) measures bone strength. Medicines, calcium, vitamin D and exercise reduce fracture risk.

Síntomas frecuentes

• Usually no symptoms until a bone breaks
• Fractures after a minor fall (wrist, hip, spine)
• Loss of height or a stooped back

Qué puede hacer

• Do weight-bearing and strengthening exercise
• Get enough calcium and vitamin D
• Stop smoking and limit alcohol
• Reduce fall risks at home

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if you are post-menopausal with risk factors, have had a fracture after a minor fall, or take long-term steroids.

Qué es

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down each leg. When a disc between the vertebrae bulges or herniates, it can press on the nerve. Most people improve within 6–12 weeks with activity, pain relief and physiotherapy. Surgery is considered when pain is severe and persistent or nerves are significantly affected.

Síntomas frecuentes

• Pain radiating from the buttock down the back of the leg, often below the knee
• Numbness, tingling or pins and needles in the leg or foot
• Leg pain that is worse than the back pain

Qué puede hacer

• Stay as active as you can; avoid long bed rest
• Use pain relief according to the label or your prescription
• Try gentle stretches and walking
• Ask about physiotherapy

Cuándo reservar una consulta

Book if pain lasts more than a few weeks, is very severe, or causes weakness; a neurosurgeon can advise whether imaging or surgery is needed.