Looking after yourself

We understand how aches and pains in your joints, muscles and bones can cause frustration and worry impacting on your daily activities.

In most cases, these can be treated by yourself, in your own home using guidance featured on this page which is supported by our local clinicians.

* Please note this information is suitable for adults only.
For information on children and young people click here

Feel better, move better, be better

Select a body part for more information

Ankle and foot pain

Head and neck pain

Back pain

Hip pain

Elbow pain

Knee pain

Hand and wrist pain

Shoulder pain

Other useful information and resources

Our Dorset Health and Care videos – Coming soon

Live Well Dorset (For access to exercise referrals)

NHS

Do you think you need physiotherapy? – Coming soon