It is crucial for your overall health as well as your joints, muscles and bones that you move around and look after yourself. Try different ways to motivate yourself, perhaps by setting a time each day for exercise or by giving yourself goals to reach.

There are a range of websites with advice, information and exercise programmes, many for specific parts of the body. Below are some links to sites which we hope you will find useful.

Remember that movement or exercise may be uncomfortable when you start but usually gets easier once you’ve started.

• Arthritis Action – Self-Management Videos
• The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – information, advice and a range of exercises 
• ESMSK – Understanding Persistent Pain Booklet
• Retrain Pain – Resources