Hi
I have found a person who does structural massage and re-alignment therapy they say they identify and correct postural/structural misalignments by deep focussed massage and soft tissue release techniques. They have qualified as a McTimoney chiropractor so this should mean that they know more about the back. Do you think they would be any good? I'm also still looking into another physio.

Oh now I understand why the clamshells hurt my knee! That makes sense

Yarok please could you give me an example of nonresistive in free of pain range of motion exercises, as I'm unsure what you mean by these.

Iceman the nhs is a government set up allowing us to have free health treatment but unless its urgent you have to wait a long time to get it. In fact when I first tore my calf they told me it would take 6 months till I could see a physio, its a bit of a joke!

What you're describing could indicate a lumbar radiculopathy ie impingement of a nerve root in the lumbar spine which is causing muscle weakness. If you find someone who can test for this, along with a comprehensive look at your back, pelvis and legs, and then treat you appropriately you may well find some relief.
Its definitely worth looking into.