Common muscle and joint problems
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.
It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.
First contact physiotherapists are based in your GP surgery and can help with new problems such as back, neck, joint, muscle, ligament or tendon pain.
You may be referred to a physiotherapist for ongoing problems that require more regular treatment or exercise guidance.
Managing muscle, joint and back pain
Self-help tips for movement
- Get active for adults aged between 19 and 64 years
- Be active at home
- Common posture mistakes and fixes
- Sciatica
- Versus artritis has an A to Z list of conditions and advice about exercise and treatments
Exercises to improve movement and pain:
- Sitting exercises
- Strength exercises
- Balance exercises
- Flexibility exercises
- Get fit with strength and flex
- Get active with a disability
- Fitness advice for wheelchair users