Hello Chronic pain is debilitating and can often lead to low mood/depressive symptoms. I'm not surprised you feel frustrated. When did you last see a physiotherapist? It might be worth seeing one that specialises in chronic pain. Understanding exactly what is happening within the body with regards t...

Hi Franky Physiotherapy can really help with hypermobility. The correct exercises/advice can really make a difference to symptoms. With regards to her foot it might be worth seeking an assessment either from an experienced physio or podiatrist as there may be an insole that can be made which can off...

Hi Kristen There has been lots of advice given regarding pain management in the arthritis forum so it may be worth taking a look at some of those conversations. Physiotherapy can help a great deal with mild - moderate arthritis. Exercises to help strengthen the joints are a good start which in turn ...

Hi Desiree I would definitely speak to another GP. Explain your symptoms again and hopefully you will be referred to a specialist who can offer some advice/help. A physiotherapist can assess the knee and find out why you can't straighten it fully - it could be a number of reasons such as limitation ...

Hi Depending on the extent of the arthritis - physiotherapy can be a good option. You can be taught strengthening exercises to help support the knee and hip and core. The muscles can absorb some of the stress applied to the knee when walking thus reducing the symptoms you feel. Acupuncture can help ...

Hello Louise Sounds like you are having a tough time at the moment :-( It might be worth seeking advice from a physiotherapist. Aside from helping you manage the fibromyalgia which has already been discussed (eg pacing your activities, pain management, gentle strengthening) it would be good to get y...

Hello Have you tried physiotherapy? It can work very well for back pain and you can be offered advice, given specific exercises, have some soft tissue release/manual therapy and also maybe be offered acupuncture for the pain. It might also be worth seeking advice from your Rheumatologist if you are ...

Hi I'm so sorry to read you are having such a tough time. It sounds as if you have already tried physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, both of which can help strengthen the muscles surrounding the hip. Have you been offered acupuncture? This could provide you with some pain relief, even as a temporary mea...

Hi there Really sorry to hear you are struggling so much. Physiotherapy including exercise can help in cases of mild-moderate arthritis. Focussing on particular muscle groups can help support the affected joints although I appreciate if the arthritis is very severe and painkillers/NSAID's aren't an ...

Hi Judith You've definitely had a few years of problems with your hip and therefore the chances are the musculature surrounding it maybe quite weak. This can definitely contribute to symptoms you describe such as limping and discomfort. As mentioned already it maybe worth gaining an orthopaedic opin...