Common aches and pains
Aches and pains like back pain and neck pain usually don't have a serious cause. Find out about causes, treatments and exercises.
Moving more with the ESCAPE-pain Programme
Research has highlighted the important role that exercise can play in reducing pain and increasing function in people with arthritis.
“I don’t want to be treated any differently, I’m still a normal person.”
Olivia is 19 and has JIA, here she shares her plans for joining the police and the importance of having supportive people around you.
Five ways to help manage back pain
Learn five methods of managing your back pain - continue with your routine, keep moving, don't suffer in silence, apply treatments and keep to a healthy weight.
Living with arthritis: Tips for coping with morning pain and stiffness
People with arthritis often experience more severe pain and stiffness first thing in the morning. Read practical tips on how to make your morning routine easier.
Woking
Download local authority data for osteoarthritis of the hip, back pain and rheumatoid arthritis in Woking - demonstrating prevalence and estimating burden.
Rowing with arthritis: meet the founders of Siôn Cwilt rowing club
There’s no one who recognises the benefits of rowing more than rowing coaches Jane and Leo, who live with joint pain and have set up their own rowing group.
Double knees to chest
A video of the double knees to chest exercise to help manage back pain. The patient lays on their back and hugs each knee, then both knees, to their chest.
Knee to chest (single)
Watch a healthcare professional video of the single knee to chest exercise for back pain. The patient lays on their back and hugs each knee to their chest.
Exploring the experiences of young men living with inflammatory arthritis
Learn about Ruben's research into how chronic disease affects men during a crucial stage of growing up, approaches to self-management and coping strategies.
Hand and wrist pain
Hand and wrist pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about treatments, exercises and other ways to manage hand and wrist pain.
How knitting helps Rachel cope with arthritis pain
Rachel, who lives with osteoarthritis and Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome, talks about how picking up her knitting needles helps her deal with fatigue and pain.
Epping Forest
Download local authority data for hip osteoarthritis, back pain and rheumatoid arthritis in Epping Forest - demonstrating prevalence and estimating burden.
Fish oils
Fish body oil and fish liver oil are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Learn their uses and side-effects for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Back pain - Do bacterial infections in the spine contribute to disc degeneration and lower back pain?
Learn about our research which aims to investigate if bacteria coming from other parts of the body enter the spine and contribute to disc degeneration.