How Can I Help Myself
There are lots of things you can do to manage your pain yourself.
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Musculoskeletal (muscles, joints and bones) : NHS Gloucestershire ICBHow to see a Physiotherapist
You are able to refer yourself to Adult and Children’s Physiotherapy without seeing a doctor.
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See a physiotherapist (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)ESCAPE-pain
ESCAPE-pain is a rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain of the knees and/or hips, that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant. It helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple things they can help themselves with, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope with pain better.
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020 7188 7188 (extension 57032)
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www.escape-pain.org
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hello@escape-pain.orgSimple Home Neck Exercise
A video of simple home exercises for your neck.
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Simple home neck exercises – YouTubeVersus Arthritis
Arthritis can affect the body in many different ways. Versus Arthritis has a wealth of information on how the pains caused by arthritis can be managed.
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www.versusarthritis.orgGloucestershire Community Children and Young People’s Physiotherapy Service
The service aims to support children and young people with a range of conditions by providing them and their families with support, advice and physical intervention to promote optimum outcome for the child and their family.
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Children’s Physiotherapy Service
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Hip mobility and strength – YouTubeWe Can Move – how to become fall-proof
Do you have older parents, family or friends that may be susceptible to falls? Are you an older person that wants to become more active, fitter, stronger and protect yourself from falls?
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Fall Proof | We Can Move
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Page published: 16 February 2024
Last updated: 10 November 2025