Clinical Assessment

Conditions We Assess & Treat

ROOT METHOD is designed for complex, persistent, and misdiagnosed pain. Each condition below is assessed through Dr. Umer's systematic clinical framework — identifying the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Spine & Neck

Spine, Neck & Nerve Conditions

Structural and neurological conditions of the spinal column — from mechanical back pain and disc pathology to cervical dysfunction and sacroiliac involvement.

Back & Spine Pain

Mechanical back pain, disc involvement, facet joint dysfunction, and structural imbalances causing lower, mid, or upper back pain.

Neck & Cervical Pain

Cervical muscle dysfunction, joint restrictions, and nerve involvement causing neck stiffness, pain, and referred upper limb symptoms.

Sciatica

Nerve root irritation along the sciatic pathway causing shooting pain, numbness, or tingling from the lower back into the leg.

Disc Bulge & Herniated Disc

Disc material pressing on nerve roots or the spinal cord, causing local and referred pain, weakness, or neurological symptoms.

Cervical Spondylosis

Age-related degenerative changes in the cervical spine causing stiffness, nerve involvement, and referred upper limb symptoms.

Lumbar Spondylosis

Degenerative lumbar disc and facet joint changes assessed in context of mechanical load, posture, and neurological involvement.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain

SIJ dysfunction causing low back, buttock, and referred leg pain — assessed to distinguish true SIJ involvement from lumbar mimics.

Postural Problems

Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and thoracolumbar imbalances assessed as pain contributors — not cosmetic concerns.

Upper Limb

Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Conditions

Tendon, joint, and nerve conditions of the shoulder girdle, elbow, wrist, and hand — including referred cervical patterns that present as arm pain.

Shoulder Pain

General shoulder dysfunction including impingement, bursitis, and referred pain from the cervical spine or thorax.

Rotator Cuff Injury

Tears, tendinopathy, and impingement of the rotator cuff muscles causing shoulder pain and limited overhead movement.

Frozen Shoulder

Adhesive capsulitis — progressive stiffening and pain of the shoulder joint limiting all ranges of movement.

Tennis Elbow

Lateral epicondylitis — overload of the wrist extensors causing outer elbow pain with gripping and wrist extension.

Golfer's Elbow

Medial epicondylitis — inner elbow pain from flexor-pronator overload, common in throwing, gripping, and desk work.

Wrist & Hand Pain

Structural and nerve-mediated pain in the wrist and hand, including tendinopathies, joint dysfunction, and referred cervical patterns.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Median nerve compression at the wrist causing hand numbness, tingling, and weakness — often with a cervical or thoracic contributing factor.

Lower Limb

Hip, Knee & Foot Conditions

Joint, tendon, and biomechanical conditions of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot — including degenerative joint disease and overuse pathology.

Hip Pain

Intra-articular and extra-articular hip dysfunction including bursitis, hip flexor overload, and referred lumbar patterns.

Knee Pain

Patellofemoral dysfunction, ligament stress, meniscal involvement, and biomechanical imbalances causing knee pain with loading.

Osteoarthritis

Degenerative joint changes in the knees, hips, and spine — assessed for load management, compensatory patterns, and pain drivers.

Ankle Pain

Ligament laxity, peroneal dysfunction, impingement, and chronic ankle instability assessed for structural and biomechanical contributors.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fascial overload causing sharp heel and arch pain, particularly with first steps in the morning or after prolonged sitting.

Heel Pain

Posterior heel pain including Achilles tendinopathy, retrocalcaneal bursitis, and insertional Achilles involvement.

Sports & Complex

Sports Injuries & Soft Tissue Conditions

Acute and overuse injuries, soft tissue pathology, and neurological pain conditions requiring comprehensive multi-structure assessment.

Sports Injuries

Acute and overuse sports injuries including muscle strains, ligament sprains, and joint trauma — assessed for complete structural recovery.

Muscle Strain & Ligament Sprain

Graded assessment of soft tissue injuries to identify incomplete healing, compensatory loading, and re-injury risk.

Cervicogenic Headache

Headaches originating from structural or functional problems in the cervical spine — neck dysfunction presenting as head pain.

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