Bones, joints and muscles – articles and advice
Arthritis
Read features and advice on musculoskeletal health, arthritis, injuries and pain management. For clinical details, visit our Patient Information Leaflets on bones, joints and muscles.
Arthritis
Achy joints? Stiff fingers? Arthritis comes in many forms but help is available. Understand what’s happening and what treatments can help you feel better.
- What can you do to help prevent arthritis?
- What foods are good for arthritis?
- Gout diet: foods to eat and avoid
- What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
- What it's like to be a young person with arthritis
- The best exercises to try if you have arthritis
- What it's really like to live with gout
Back pain
Back pain can stop you in your tracks. Discover what’s behind your discomfort and the steps you can take to ease it and get moving again.
- The best exercises for back pain
- When to worry about back pain
- Back pain and exercises videos
- How to relieve sciatica pain
- Bad posture: how to defeat the 'COVID slump'
- Back pain: is it stress or an injury?
- How to get back pain under control
- Can a standing desk really help your back pain?
- Everyday activities that can cause back pain
- Video: Back pain exercises
Bone health
From fractures to brittle bones, keeping your skeleton strong is key. Learn about bone conditions, how they happen, and how to protect yourself.
Joint health
Painful joints can limit your movement and comfort. Explore what causes joint problems and which treatments or exercises can help restore mobility.
- What is 40-year-old shoulder?
- How to ease joint pain during the menopause
- Beat the chill: why movement matters for your joints in cold weather
- How to protect your joints as you get older
- Best exercises for your joints
- Wimbledon serves as a reminder: take your joint pain seriously
- Supermarket shopping for foods to help stiff and painful joints
- Joint pain - is it bursitis?
- Is cracking your joints dangerous?
- Do you need physiotherapy after joint replacement?
- Can winter weather make joint pain worse?
- What is hypermobility syndrome?
- Are joint pain supplements worth your money?
- Simple methods for joint pain relief
Knee health
Knees take a lot of strain. Find out what causes knee pain, from injuries to arthritis, and the best ways to relieve it and stay active.
Muscles
Muscle aches, cramps or loss of strength? Discover the common causes and how to ease discomfort and regain your mobility and function.
- How to build muscle mass after weight loss treatment
- Living with fibromyalgia - Jenny's story
- What is sarcopenia?
- Can creatine supplements help build muscle?
- The best resistance band workouts to build muscle
- How to build muscle on a vegan diet
- How much protein do you need to build muscle?
- What it's like to have muscle dysmorphic disorder
- Why is fibromyalgia so misunderstood?
- The most likely reasons for your muscle pain
Neck and shoulder
Neck and shoulder pain are often interconnected due to shared muscles, nerves, and bones, meaning an issue in one area can cause pain in the other.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis weakens bones silently. Learn who’s at risk, how to diagnose it early, and which lifestyle changes and treatments strengthen your bones.
- How can you prevent osteoporosis during the menopause?
- When to start worrying about your bones and osteoporosis
- Chemical found in soap and toothpaste linked to osteoporosis
- What are the best exercises for osteoporosis?
- Why clean eating could be bad for your bones
- Why the menopause may cause osteoporosis
Sports injuries
Active lifestyle? Sports injuries can slow you down. From sprains to fractures, discover prevention tips, recovery strategies, and when to seek treatment.
- Beyond the burn: decoding the HYROX hype
- Women's health in sport: injuries, menstruation, and motherhood
- Which sports are the worst for your health?
- How a sports injury can affect your mental health
- Why head injuries in sport need to be taken more seriously
- Tennis elbow treatment options
- When is it safe to return to sport after an injury?
- What supplies do you need for a sports first aid kit?
- Recovering from a sports injury