Would I be able to request a medical scan from GP?

Basically I have had a glute problem for about 18 months now, probably more. Just general discomfort when walking and moving around. Not excruciating but annoying. It flares up and goes down sometimes.
 
Got referred to physio last year and spent months doing exercises etc but they were doing absolutely nothing. Physio recommended running to try and loosen it up. I discharged myself as I was losing half a days pay every 2 weeks for my physio and getting nowhere.
 
Been running regularly now for months and it has not helped. If anything the more I run the worse it gets.
 
Could I go to GP and ask for a scan of some kind? I wonder if they will tell me to get stuffed because I discharged myself?
 
Opinions please.
 
Ta
 
 
 
 

Why not try and see a biomechanics coach IB - I saw one a few weeks ago and it was very enlightening.  I have adjusted my workouts and have been doing some very benile exercises but they are definitely helping - good luck mate.

in which case he will have to refer you for a scan you need.
 
trust me i've been in this situation a few years ago, i knew enough about what was wrong to know the physio was wrong and just playing me along so i asked for a scan and to be referred to someone else.

I got my Dr to refer me... and then I left it for some reason a year back.  Go on about it enough and they will arrange one.

Not excruciating but annoying.

 
Cant imagine a GP could  refer you for something thats annoying, just imo of course.

OP,
There is good chance there is some form of pevlic dysfunction as around 60-65% of all issues originate from this area, and can be alleviated with the correct techniques.
 
Drop me a PM as i'm sometime over in Liverpool with work, I could potentially screen you and see whats going on.  I can test for pelvic dysfunction, hip misalignment, Shoulder and Knee issues, leg length discrepencies, muscle spasms, and nerve impingement.
 
Cheers
GT