Here's what happened to our son (aged 36) with similar problem.
1. Went NHS doc... doc was puzzled as son had sustained no injury. Gave him painkillers and anti-inflamatory drugs.
2. After couple of weeks and no relief went back to doc.. told to have an X-Ray, which took several weeks to organise with NHS.
3. X-Ray revealed nothing but son was told it could be a spur of bone growing following a childhood injury (!) and referred to a specialist and said it might mean an operation.
4. Following another long wait... saw specialist who said he thought nothing wrong and suggested a physiotherapist. This was to take well into the New Year with NHS.
5. Son paid £35 for a private consulation (within a couple of days) with a physio who did a sound scan and suggested several sets of exercises.
6. Within 2 days of starting the exercises the problem was greatly relieved and in a couple of weeks it had gone completely.
Moral... forget the quacks and go to a physio!
Last edited by HEATHROW DIRECTOR; 26th Dec 2004 at 08:24.