Spinal manipulation is a technique often used by a qualified therapist which can result in an audible crack or pop of a joint.

A ligament is the fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.

IT Band Syndrome is one of the most common injuries in runners presenting with lateral knee pain. The most common symptom is a sharp pain on the lateral aspect of the knee, particularly during the heel strike phase of running, that can radiate into the outer thigh or calf. Pain tends to be worse when running or coming downstairs.

Facet capsule irritation (FCI) is a common condition resulting in localised neck pain and/or back pain due to mechanical irritation of a facet joint.

Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition associated with overuse of the Achilles
tendon, resulting in pain, swelling and inflammation of the Achilles tendon
sheath.

Runners knee is a common term used to describe knee pain around the knee cap. This can actually be one of several conditions, but most commonly it refers to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) which is an umbrella term used for pain arising from the patellofemoral joint itself.

Chronic pain is a persistent pain that extends beyond the typical healing period. It is often defined as any pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Unlike acute pain, which is a direct response to an injury or illness, chronic pain continues even after the initial cause has been resolved.