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Hi everyone 👋🏻 thank you for checking out my page! Claire x

I like to keep it light and informative to help you manage your injury woes, but if you do feel like you need that little extra bit of help please do not hesitate to contact me.

10/03/2026

If you ever think my advice isn’t practical and I don’t know what it’s like, I can promise I do practice what I preach! I arrived at the hairdressers today with my little lumbar support pillow 🧘🏼‍♀️ ✨

07/03/2026

It’s not very often I work a Saturday these days 🤪 good luck today Anthony Joseph & Hindley ARLFC 🏉🖤💛

05/03/2026

The struggle is real 🤣🤣 combine this with treatment modalities including “knit bone” 🍃 it’s a wonder I’m still in business

The Wiganese Pain Scale

As many Healthcare Professionals know, within the NHS, Pain Scales can be useful tools in assessing how a patient may be affected by the severity of pain in their presenting condition, usually represented by emoji’s to give a visual indication as to how the person is feeling at the time.

In Wigan of course, to properly understand the needs of the patient, one must be familiar with their vocabulary, especially when the patient uses Wiganese exclusively or excessively.

e.g. "Ah'm allreet when Ah'm sut daarn, but Ah keep havin’ mazey bouts when Ah geet aart o t’ cheer"

Translation: "Whilst sedentary, I have no negative symptoms, but on rising, I am aware of feeling light-headed/dizzy."

So how does one interpret the severity of pain in a Wiganese speaking patient?

The Wiganese Pain Scale is the answer ‼️

Operating on a mild to severe axis (from 'mithered' to 'mauled'), the scale uses the following terminology:

Ni**le; Twinge; Sprunge; Throb; Gripe; Warch; Mithered; Mauled.

N.B. although some terms are universal, 'Sprunge' and 'Warch' may be unfamiliar.

'Sprunge' is an ache less in severity than a 'throbbing' sensation, whereas 'Warch' is an archaic term definitive of an ache of somewhat more severity and is commonly applied to severe stomach complaints('Belly Warch') and headaches (‘Yed Warch’).

The pain’s severity is defined within the scale from 'Mithered' (minor pain) to 'Mauled' (extreme pain); 'Mithered' is a term associated with a 'worry' or something bothersome but not a major concern, whereas 'Mauled' (pronounced 'mault') is a more serious term used in the expression "Ah'm mauled t' deeath" ("I have concerns that are not trivial").

This scale therefore can be invaluable in making sure that the Wiganese patient can be fettled properly and thus aid in treatment and recovery prior to them goowin’ wom.

04/03/2026

So pleased to receive this yesterday 🫶🏼 this was following on from ONE session. After this poor person had been fobbed off and put up with pain for FOUR years 😭 I’m proud of the service I deliver:

What you get with me

✨ Someone who will listen - I will give a clear diagnosis after I’ve taken a full history of your symptoms .

✨ A plan to get you back to doing what you love - be it the gym, playing footy with the kids or going Morris dancing on Sundays

✨ A 30 minute appointment that will contain a variety of soft tissue stretching, joint mobilisations, manipulation and or acupuncture

✨ A personalised service - Someone who will hug you when your dog dies, remember your kids birthday and help with forms or other services that may be appropriate for you

What you won’t get

❌ A generic exercise sheet - all exercises are tailored to your injury and are provided to enhance what we do in the treatment room. They are not the sole treatment modality

❌ An appointment where you are left on a machine for 30 minutes while I go and treat someone else

❌ Someone who is only interested in booking you in for more appointments or selling you add ons

27/02/2026

I’m seeing an increasing amount of patients who are in their 40s and contemplating knee replacements. I’m very passionate about said patients having a better quality of life and requiring some kind of interim care. As a result I’m due to start my injection therapy training in September but there seems to be some confusion about what injection therapy actually involves. It’s not just about sticking a pain relieving steroid in your knee. The main myth I’m hearing is “I spoke to Dave at the pub and he said I’m only allowed three” while this isn’t wrong in some situations, for example a frozen shoulder or tennis elbow, it does depend on a) the injury, b) the injection being administered, and c) where it is being administered.

Please remember that Dave can’t diagnose or prescribe! So here is a little bit of literature to hopefully explain your options:

💉 Corticosteroid Injections (Cortisone):

Function: Reduces joint inflammation and pain.

Effectiveness: Provides quick relief, often lasting about a month, with some, like Zilretta, lasting up to 3 months.

Limitations: Generally recommended not to have more than three or four per year, as excessive use may damage cartilage.

💉 Hyaluronic Acid Injections (Viscosupplementation):

Function: Lubricates the knee joint to reduce pain and improve mobility, mimicking natural joint fluid.

Effectiveness: Often effective for mild to moderate OA, with effects lasting several months.

💉 Hydrogel Injections (e.g., Arthrosamid):

Function: A non-biodegradable, water-based gel that cushions the knee and reduces friction.

Usage: Specifically designed for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.

💉 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections:

Function: Uses the patient's own blood components to reduce inflammation and potentially slow the progression of arthritis.

Effectiveness: Highly effective for pain reduction, with benefits sometimes lasting up to 12 months.

The science in all of these is developing ALL the time! Please ask the advice of a professional. And please be aware that my advice on this will be out of date in a couple of months as more and more research is done

26/02/2026

When you work in Wigan is there any point in posting when the derby is on 😂 ? who agrees 🙋🏼‍♀️ 👍

🍒 vs 🐆

21/02/2026

A little bit of anatomy revision while I was away 🤓 first photo shows an arthritic knee

Every day’s a school day! 📚✏️👩🏼‍🏫

17/02/2026

That’s the lower limb section of my FIFA Sports Medicine Diploma done ✅ ⚽️

Only 32 more modules left to complete 🤪

Always learning so I can keep on top of the latest research to make sure I can provide my patients with the best level of expertise & care possible 👌🏻

16/02/2026

Morning everyone 👋🏻

🕰️ please bear in mind that as it’s half term I have limited appointments this week.

📔 So if you need to change please do so with as much notice as possible so I can try to fit you in.

Thanks
Claire x

11/02/2026

I bet you didn’t know your nerves are this thick did you ❓🙋🏼‍♀️

This is a nerve in the left arm. It’s from an actual human dissection at the anatomy labs at Manchester Univeristy I have done in the past.

And guess what, your sciatic nerve is even THICKER!

09/02/2026

FREEBIES ‼️ ‼️

Happy Monday everyone 👋🏻

08/02/2026

It’s not too dissimilar 🤔😂

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