Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It can cause joint pain and stiffness. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid arthritis is the UK’s second most common arthritis. It causes joint pain and inflammation. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment.
Back pain
Back pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about treatments, exercises and other ways to manage back pain.
What helps hip pain?
Hip pain is a really common problem and there are ways to help yourself with exercise and certain treatments.
Hip replacement surgery
Learn more about hip replacement surgery, what it involves, how it can reduce pain and help to improve your mobility.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis causes painful joint inflammation and is often linked with the skin condition psoriasis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Exercises for the back
Learn how to do twelve simple exercises designed to help you with problems and pain affecting your back, that you can start slowly and gradually build up.
Fibromyalgia - Investigating the role of exercise and sleep in the management of chronic pain
Learn about our research project exploring the relationships between pain, sleep and exercise in people living with chronic pain (such as Fibromyalgia).
Latest evidence for management of gout for healthcare professionals
A look at guidelines for diagnosis and management of gout and what the key focus should be.
Managing your pain
Pain can be a major symptom of arthritis. Find out about treatments, self-help and how to assess if your pain management is working.
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.
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.
Fitness instructor Gareth’s tips for managing pain
Gareth, 40, has osteoarthritis and recently took part in a Versus Arthritis self-management course. Here he shares his experiences and tips for managing pain.
People with chronic pain need more support to manage their condition
We worked with the BBC on research that reveals the level and extent of people experiencing chronic pain in the UK and the use of medicines such as opioids.
Sjogren’s syndrome - Development of a digital self-management tool (DIGITS)
Read more about the development of a digital self-management tool for people with Sjögren’s syndrome (DIGITS) (DIGITS)