Michael Durtnall retired in 2022.

Founder & Chairman of Sayer Clinics

Specialist Spinal Neuromusculoskeletal Manipulation, Radiology, Performing Arts Medicine practitioner

Michael Durtnall practised at Sayer Clinic: Kensington and has referred all past, present and future Coccyx, Pelvic Pain and Costochondritis patients to his excellent colleague Specialist Manual Physiotherapist Maria-Madalina Grigore.
Madalina is now the only Practitioner in the UK, who has been fully trained by Michael in all his uniquely-effective techniques which he perfected throughout his long career.

•  Coccyx pain
•  Pelvic pain (pudendal neuralgia)
•  Pelvic pregnancy pain (SPD - symphysis pubis diastasis)
•  Rib pain (costochondritis)
•  Posture rehabilitation
•  Neck and shoulder pain
•  Back pain.

Education

•  UK AECC University College 
•  Diploma in Roentgenology (X-Ray - Radiography and Radiology
•  Diplomate: USA National Board Examiners.
•  Diplomate: Canadian National Board of Examiners
•  Master of Science MSc Performing Arts Medicine (UCL) University College London
•  FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine - Fédération Internationale de Football Association
•  Specialist Pelvic Pain Training under Dr Rhonda Kotarinos, Dr Amy Stein and Dr Stephanie  Prendergast, the leading USA experts for Pelvic Pain Manual Treatment

Specialist expertise in:

•  Coccyx pain and dysfunction diagnosis and treatment
•  Musculoskeletal Pudendal Neuralgia (PN) specialist diagnosis and treatment
•  Costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, chest, rib pain specialist
•  Back pain and neck pain, spinal nerve compression and scoliosis
•  Specialist Posture Rehabilitation Expert.
•  Specialist treatment for musicians and dancers
•  Chronic and Acute Pelvic pain

Michael Durtnall is the leading hands-on musculoskeletal manipulation expert with huge experience in treating pelvic health conditions:

•  Pudendal nerve compression and pudendal neuralgia, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Vulvodynia and  Vaginismus
•  Pregnancy related Pelvic girdle pain, Sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction, pubic symphysis  pain and groin and hip pain
•  Coccydynia / Tailbone dislocation, dysfunction & pain
•  Low back pain
•  Pre and post-natal neuromusculoskeletal disorders
•  Pelvic neuralgias involving pudendal nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, cluneal nerves  and obturator nerve irritation or compression from adhesions, myofascial compression or  pelvic joints and muscular asymmetry.

You can read in more detail here about treatment for pelvic pain, pudendal pain and coccyx pain, women's health and pelvic health.

Michael is unequalled in the diagnosis and treatment of:

•  Intercostal Neuralgia
•  Tietze's syndrome
•  Slipping rib syndrome
•  Chest, rib and middle back pain
•  Costochondritis

Memberships

•  International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
•  Convergences Pelvi-Perineal Pain European Society
•  Academy Of Physical Medicine
•  Registered with most UK and international insurers

 

Michael Durtnall was the back pain pioneer in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as visiting consultant to the Saudi Royal Family: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait since 1984.

 

Listed in 'Britain's 250 Best Private Doctors' and listed with: 

www.danceuk.org - Specialist diagnosis and treatment of dancers' injuries 

www.costochondritis.org - world-leading specialist for Costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, rib pain 

www.coccyx.org - World-leading Tailbone / Coccyx specialist manipulation expert

www.pelvicpain.org - Expert diagnosis & treatment male & female pelvic dysfunction/pain

www.pudendalhope.info - International expert in Pudendal Neuralgia and specialist Pelvic pain

Pregnancy PGP specialist: Manual therapy SPD Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, sacroiliac, coccyx tailbone and pelvic pain during and after pregnancy.

Experti in digital x-ray diagnosis, musculoskeletal pelvic diagnostic ultrasound, treatment of spinal nerve compression, scoliosis, postural rehabilitation, sports and dance injuries.

Michael is at the pinnacle of diagnosis and manual treatment of coccyx, sacroiliac and musculoskeletal pudendal neuralgia and pelvic pain as well as costochondritis, rib dysfunction and postural rehabilitation.

He is a published international speaker at global medical symposia, workshops, universities and congresses in Dubai, France, Holland, Germany, Spain and UK.

Many patients receive great relief from spinal adjustments, while others prefer not to have manipulation at all or only of some spinal areas. Michael's broad range of techniques offers maximum patient comfort using effective mobilisation and manual therapy instead of careful joint manipulation, as requested by patients.

Current PhD Research

Michael registered his PhD at the Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (IOMS) at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore and later transferred his work to Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOSICH) University College London (UCL) UK. His original research is to investigate his technique which aims to increase tibial and femoral long-bone growth in the shorter leg of children with significant leg-length difference to minimise compensatory scoliosis, pelvic obliquity and resulting back and pelvic pain.

Medical Insurance Cover

Michael is a registered specialist with UK and International Health insurance companies including:

Aviva

Cigna

Standard Life

Allianz

WPA

Simply Health

BUPA Global / International