Muscle and Joint Problems
Most times these are due to an injury, or to wear and tear, and don't require to see the doctor. Excellent advice and exercises are available from NHS Inform click here. There is also a very good smartphone app available free, called "NHS24 MSK help". Both these sources can off you advice on:
Back - Hip; Neck - Knee; Shoulder - Ankle; Elbow - Foot; Wrist, Hand, Finger
If the problem is persisting longer than six weeks, you may benefit from physiotherapy, so please make an GP appointment to discuss a referral for physio treatment. However, please be aware that the NHS waiting list for physio treatment is currently several months long and to see a private physio does not require a GP appointment first. In the Colinton area, there are also several private physiotherapists you may also wish to consult.