Muscle and Joint Pain Help
Sometimes our muscles, bones, and joints can hurt. If you live in Liverpool and have muscle or joint pain, we have information to help you understand it and feel better.
What it is: Sciatica is a type of pain that starts in your lower back and can go down your leg. It can feel like a sharp or burning pain, or tingling like “pins and needles.”
How this helps: This guide has simple exercises and stretches that can help make the pain less bad.
What to do:
Click Here to get the guide
Remember to talk to your GP or a health expert before you start these exercises.
What it is: If you have pain in your heel or the arch of your foot, it might be something called Plantar Fasciitis. It’s a common reason for foot pain.
How this helps: This guide from ‘Versus Arthritis’ explains what it is, why it happens, and simple ways to manage the pain.
What to do: Read more on the Versus Arthritis website.
What it is: If your hip hurts or it’s hard to move, certain exercises can help.
How this helps: This trusted guide from NHS Inform gives you clear advice and easy exercises to help your hips feel better and move more easily.
What to do:
Always talk to your GP or a physiotherapist (a movement expert) before starting new exercises.
What it is: Pain around your kneecap is common, sometimes called ‘runner’s knee’.
How this helps: This leaflet gives you simple advice on what causes this pain and ways to help it feel better.
What to do:
Always see your GP or a physiotherapist to find out what’s causing your pain and to get a special plan just for you.
What it is: Gout is a type of painful swelling in your joints, often in your big toe. What you eat can make a big difference.
How this helps: This guide from the UK Gout Society explains how food choices can help stop gout attacks.
What to do:
Always talk to your GP or a dietitian (a food expert) for a special diet plan just for you.
What it is: If you have pain that has lasted a long time, it can be hard to live with.
How this helps: This guide from ‘Versus Arthritis’ gives you ideas and tips on how to manage your pain every day. It can help you cope better, feel more well, and take control of your pain.
What to do:
Read the Versus Arthritis Guide on Self-Managing Long-Term Pain
This information should always be used alongside advice from your GP or healthcare team.
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