{"id":14632,"date":"2023-03-10T11:55:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T11:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orchardmedprac.scot.nhs.uk\/get-help-with-pain-in-your-muscles-bones-and-joints\/"},"modified":"2023-03-10T11:55:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T11:55:39","slug":"get-help-with-pain-in-your-muscles-bones-and-joints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orchardmedprac.scot.nhs.uk\/get-help-with-pain-in-your-muscles-bones-and-joints\/","title":{"rendered":"Get help with pain in your muscles, bones and joints"},"content":{"rendered":"
Problems with muscles,\u00a0bones and joints are known as musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. There\u2019s a lot you can do at home to help your recovery from most injuries or conditions relating to these areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n How you access your local health board\u2019s MSK services has changed over the last few years. Some services require a referral from a healthcare professional at your GP surgery while others you can self-refer to.<\/p>\n MSK\u00a0services can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014 physiotherapy Find out how to access MSK services in your area<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Most\u00a0muscle, bone and joint problems can be safely managed by yourself following advice from healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n Read about self management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Watch instructional videos from healthcare professionals\u00a0to help with specific body parts and\u00a0 MSK conditions.<\/p>\n Read about exercises<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Information and advice on a number of MSK related conditions for those that have been diagnosed by a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n Read about conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Learn about common types of bone fracture and advice to help your recovery.<\/p>\n
\u2014 orthotics
\u2014 podiatry
\u2014 occupational therapy
\u2014 hand therapy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSelf-management<\/h2>\n
Exercises<\/h2>\n
Conditions<\/h2>\n
Fractures<\/h2>\n