Málaga & Costa del Sol · English-speaking
Rehabilitation specialist in Málaga
I'm Dr. Alba Solís, an English-speaking specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — the medical doctor for muscles, tendons, joints and spine. I diagnose with ultrasound at the consultation itself and treat musculoskeletal and sports injuries looking for the least aggressive option first; if surgery is what you need, I tell you so and refer you.
Medical licence Nº 292912899 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
«Musculoskeletal doctor», «sports injury doctor»… is this the specialist I'm looking for?
Probably yes. In Spain, the medical specialty for non-surgical problems of the locomotor system is called Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (rehabilitation medicine, or physiatry). If you have been searching for a «musculoskeletal doctor» or a «sports injury doctor» on the Costa del Sol, that is the work I do: putting a precise name to the problem, deciding which tests are actually needed, and treating with ultrasound-guided techniques when they are indicated.
Looking for an orthopaedic surgeon (traumatólogo) instead? They are the surgical specialists — and for many painful problems, exploring the non-surgical path first makes sense. Orthopaedic surgeon or rehabilitation doctor? →
What I can help you with
Shoulder pain
Rotator cuff, calcifications, frozen shoulder
Knee pain
Osteoarthritis, meniscus, tendinopathies
Back pain
Low back pain, neck pain, sciatica
Sports injuries
Diagnosis, recovery and return to activity
Osteoarthritis
Pain control and mobility
Tendinopathies
Tennis elbow, Achilles, plantar fascia
Treatments include ultrasound-guided injections, hyaluronic acid, PRP, hydrodilatation and other ultrasound-guided techniques — always case by case, and only when they are indicated.
Three things that make the consultation different
English spoken
The whole consultation — history, scans, plan — can be in English. Bring reports in any language.
Ultrasound on the spot
Diagnosis starts at the first visit: tendons, muscles and joints, examined in motion.
Teamwork with physios
I see patients inside physiotherapy clinics and coordinate with their teams — you keep a single recovery process.
More on the teamwork: working with physiotherapists → · Facing a surgery decision? second opinion before surgery →
Where I see patients
I hold clinics across Málaga and the Costa del Sol: Málaga, Torremolinos, Rincón de la Victoria, Fuengirola, Alhaurín de la Torre. Choose the closest one when booking — addresses and phone numbers are on the clinics page.
Book online — choose your clinic →Frequently asked questions
Is the whole consultation in English?
Yes. Dr. Solís holds an official English certificate from Trinity College London. You can explain your problem, go through your scans and reports, and receive your plan in English.
What exactly does a rehabilitation specialist (PM&R doctor) treat?
A specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is the medical doctor for muscles, tendons, joints and spine when the goal is to recover function and manage pain, usually without surgery: shoulder, knee, back and hip pain, osteoarthritis, tendinopathies and sports injuries. If you were looking for a «musculoskeletal doctor», this is the specialty behind that idea.
Do I need a referral to book?
No. This is a private consultation: you can book directly online through Doctoralia or call any of the clinics. Bring any scans and reports you already have — in any language.
I have a sports injury — is this the right doctor?
Sports and musculoskeletal injuries are one of Dr. Solís's main areas: diagnosis with ultrasound at the first consultation, a return-to-activity plan, and ultrasound-guided treatments when they are indicated. When a case is surgical, she says so clearly and refers you to an orthopaedic surgeon.
Where on the Costa del Sol can I see her?
She sees patients at clinics in Málaga city, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Rincón de la Victoria and Alhaurín de la Torre. You can choose the closest one when booking.