Chris Boynes Physio County Durham and North Norfolk

28/03/2026

Morning everyone.
Sitting here having a great coffee with Heidi our chocolate lab.
Another weeks interesting work with differing presentations.
A female late 40’s with 2.5 year possible sacro-iliac problems which on detailed movement assessment suggests a central spinal core problem. She also needs very specific muscle recruitment work for her trunk and pelvis, which I’m sure will help alleviate her problems.
Another pt with neck problems for 9 months which others have suggested was a shoulder problem. On assessment it was possible to differentiate between shoulder and neck. She seems to have a lower c/spine pain with right sided referral, and possibly some rotator cuff (supraspinatus) as well. Or just RC sensitivity due to the central spine situation. Treatment options will see which this is.
14 yr old female sporty youngster with mono-articular (one isolated joint) left knee problems with intermittent swelling leading to loss of functional movements. Not mechanical in nature so possibly referral for a rheumatological opinion. But she still needs to exercise around this problem!
Plus lower back pain, sensitised carpal tunnel, and a very mixed presentation including nerve root sensitisation / affects with neck, shoulder and spinal regions.!!!
My colleague Alex is seeing a range of presentations again from a ‘frozen shoulder’ post trauma, to thoracic and hip problems to acute ankle ligament injury.
Do remember - if you have a problem or pain that will not go away, or you are worried about, please do contact us by phone, text or the website and we will answer you asap.
There is a huge difference between someone thinking what the problem is, to a more definitive and correct diagnosis that you will get with us.
A better diagnosis will lead to a clearer prognosis, supported with clinical knowledge and experience!
Huge thanks to you folks who read and comment on our Google sites and pages.
Talk soon
Keep fit and healthy
Chris and Alex 😎

14/02/2026

Delighted to say we have taken on a new physio to work at the Fakenham Medical Practice. I’m joined by Alex Neale, MSc Physiotherapy, who will help out with our busy caseload. We’re now offering clinics on weekdays and Saturdays. Alex is also available to do home visits.
Remember - if you need a correct diagnosis for a clear prognosis, then come and see us @ Chris Boynes Physio.
T/A as Fakenham Physio.

03/01/2026

Good morning and a very Happy New Year to you all.
A long time since I posted anything.
News - We now have a great colleague who's joined us. Alex Neale, BSc, MSc Physio.
His background is interwoven between Sports Science and Physiotherapy, with a strong experience in sports rehabilitation and manual therapy. His clinics are already very busy.
Please do see www.chrisboynesphysio.co.uk for more information.
Once again very busy and varied presentations seen in the clinics.
1 - Post operative lymphoedema pt treated with Deep Oscillation Therapy with great results - pain reduction and softening of the skin. On-going sessions proving to be very successful in managing this condition. If you want to know more - please look at www.physiopod.co.uk about Lymphoedema and DOT.
2 - Dislocated knee in young Cheerleader - requires rehab and then very specific functional strengthening.
3 - Definitive assessment and diagnosis for a professional American Speciality Skip Rope jumper, with a nasty lower back discal Nerve Root problem. Required specific advice and exercise to allow him to continue through to the end of all performances on the 23rd December.
4 - Diagnosis and treatment for a hamstring problem in an Elite Northern Soul Dancer (Top 3 2025 World Championships Blackpool)
5 - post Op rehab for a Rotator Cuff Injury
6 - Back/Hip lumbar pain over 3 years, diagnosed and in graded successful rehabilitation
7 - On-going post op rehab for THR and TKR.
And more varied presentations from spinal pain to shoulders/ knees/ankles, etc.
At CBP we will provide in-depth assessment and diagnosis of all problems, and a suggested treatment and rehabilitation pathways back to full function and / or a return to sport.
Please do check the website www.chrisboynesphysio.co.uk and Google Chris Boynes Physio Ebchester, County Durham and Fakenham, North Norfolk.
Just email us at admin@chrisboynesphysio.com or ring 07973459343 for any questions you may have.

23/05/2025

A lateral shift commonly seen with all back pain, and can be a suggestion of a central discal problem.

23/05/2025

The Peroneal nerve entrapment point leading to neural burning and pain/dysfunction. Cleared with local therapy and specific exercise advice.

23/05/2025

Some time since my last post - but lots of interesting and challenging problems always come to me.

In the Ebchester clinic, a female pt with an 18 month problem with her right knee and outer to front of shin, following a knee pain that came on for no reason. Her knee was injected - primarily for OA - but her burning pain in the shin area did not change, and she was in pain and couldn't walk much at all. This was missed by various therapists and not even assessed fully.
From detailed assessment she had a superior Tibio-Fibular stiffness with traction of the peroneal nerve at this point leading to her nerve/neural pain. Now after her 4th session she is totally pain free and very happy.

I've had a few bad - but different - back pains recently.

1 - 55 yr old male - really nasty discal pain leading to huge neural pain and reduced function. Initially, possibly needing surgical intervention, BUT once MRI carried out it was agreed to follow a conservative approach. 2 months later 75-80% better.Much reduced pain, muscle power slowly returning and altered sensation in feet reducing and returning to normal. He is now beginning to do more flexibility and strength exercises.

2 - Female aged 36 with nasty pain and a lateral shift - pelvis to one side - which is a common sign of back - and discal - pain. Also reduced muscle power and function. Not happy and unable to work. 4 sessions later within 3 weeks, she is back at work PT to FT, has no shift and hardly any pain until the end of the day and fatigue sets in. Now following a specific exercise programme.

3 -54 year old male, farmer. Back pain of 3-4 weeks duration - good and bad - but suddenly worse pain. No shift but pain with cough and sneeze plus some altered sensation in right leg/foot. 7 weeks later back at work fully though not lifting heavy equipment regularly as yet. Minor intermittent soreness and leg feeling virtually normal. Gradually exercising more and feeling happy.

All back presentations are different and require good detailed movement assessment.

Other interesting presentations include -
1 - Female aged 40 - runner with Patello-Femoral problems
2 - Female aged 65 with chronic OA neck pain and severe restricted movements
3- Male aged 55 - long term mid spinal (Thoracic) into the upper lumbar region pain happening only when out running after 3km!

Happily all are improving with a combination of detailed movement assessment, Deep Oscillation Therapy, Acupuncture both IMS and Traditional Chinese Medicine points, manual therapy, taping and more.

Integrated therapy and good specific exercise structure is essential for successful management with all pains and injuries.

Please do contact me for any advice / help regarding your 'problem' / Injury, via Facebook, E-mail or WhatsApp / Text.

Best wishes

Chris B Physio .................and close with this below ........................

12/03/2025

Please see attached video of US imaging done with the effects of Deep Oscillation Therapy. 8cm deep. A unique and very good treatment for a wide variety of problems.
Please do see www.chrisboynesphysio.co.uk and go to Deep Oscillation Treatment for detailed information re this amazing treatment.

12/03/2025

An update on some recent clinical work within Chris Boynes Physio.
Had a long standing hip/groin patient - sportsman. Imaged with US and MRI re possible problems. Some tendinopathy highlighted but all else good, yet pain remained. Full pain reduction and increased function with a combination of connective tissue, joint mobility, specific exercise rehabilitation and the subtle Dermoneuromodulation (DNM) work on part of his pelvic floor.
Long standing 'Frozen shoulder' management.
Successful rehabilitation of a borderline Type 3/5 Acromio-Clavicular disruption. Thus avoiding surgery.
On-going assessing and managing various detailed presentations of both spine and hip.
Once again a mixture of a detailed movement assessment, testing muscle function and strength, pain and its core cause(s), and then treating with joint and soft tissue, specific structured exercise rehabilitation programmes and Deep Oscillation Therapy enabling patients/athletes to return to full function and sport.
Please do contact me if you have any questions regarding your injury and pain, with day to day problems as well as Sports specific!!

17/01/2025

Been a very busy last week in Ebchester and Fakenham.
Once again a highly interesting and challenging variety of folks.
Chronic spinal pain.
Post op hips and knees.
A chronic adductor problem in young footballer - now resolving with manual therapy and specific exercise rehab.
Using DermoNeuroModulation with necks and shoulder problems,and long term hip/ lower limb presentations.
Now en route to Penang - then Kuala Lumpur and Singapore - then home.
No clinics now until 3rd and 6th Feb onwards.
And the clinics are virtually full.
If you need me message me - I will answer!!
Thanks
😎🤓

05/11/2024

Hello again.
Just a small update on more interesting cases I'm dealing with.
A different left sided superior Tibio-Fibular injury suggestive of boney degeneration from the actual Tib-Fem knee joint, and / or a neural affect with the peroneal nerve.
A very resistant 5 month old extremely stiff Total Knee Replacement needing detailed manual therapy.
Visiting a gent with MS and utilising muscle stimulation for him, something that lots of other patients could use who require good muscle activation work, especially post-operatively.
A female pt aged 37, with long standing lower back and right sided SIJ problems, doing fantastically well with a very good SIJ/pelvic brace, which allows and increases better muscle activation and strengthening exercises at the trunk and lower limbs.
Post dislocated right shoulder 6 weeks into rehab doing very well.
Do remember - if you have any questions or problems regarding any Musculo-Skeletal (MSK) problems, please do message me via Facebook, WhatsApp and e-mail.
With all my patients and their hugely varied presentations, the continued use of Deep Oscillation Therapy (DOT) brings huge positive changes in pain and function.
Look it up if you haven't already read about it!!
Please see www.chrisboynesphysio.co.uk for more information re DOT.
Talk soon.
Many thanks.
Chris x

We help people with back pain, sciatica, hip and knee pain, neck and shoulder problems, all sports injuries, including soft tissue and joint injuries. Also, pre and post operative care for hip and knee replacements.

15/09/2024

Hi Folks.
Another interesting week managing acute knees to post op THR, to lingering right sided spinal pain which is not changing with other manual therapies.
Plus some lateral elbow pain and a headache presentation. And monitoring a RTP (Return to play)soccer player post ankle injury.
Most - if not all problems - are treatable, and changeable, with some interaction of manual therapy, Acupuncture - both traditional and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), exercise therapy and undoubtedly Deep Oscillation Therapy.
Please see the link to another great story about this superb form of therapy, which can alter pain and function so well.
Any questions please do contact me asap.
Best wishes
Chris B Physio

Jonathan Hilbert has been suffering from p***c bone oedema for two years, which he has been treating with the DEEP OSCILLATION® Personal Basic for a year. Physiomed spoke to him and asked him about his experiences with deep oscillation therapy.

01/09/2024

Morning Everyone.
Just a small reminder to please look at the attached testimonial regarding the use of Deep Oscillation Therapy.
This amazing treatment modality can help with many, many things, and used in conjunction with other treatment options, proves invaluable.
Any questions please do contact me.
Best wishes.
Chris
https://vimeo.com/1004145028?share=copy

https://www.physiopod.co.uk/chris-boynes-physio-patient-testimonial.shtml

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