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    My Joint Health Hub

    Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

    Welcome to My Joint Health Hub, providing information and resources for adults living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

    This website brings together general information about conditions affecting your muscles, bones and joints, also known as your musculoskeletal (MSK) system.

    All the content has been developed and approved by local NHS healthcare professionals. It’s designed to help you understand your condition, explore what you can do to help yourself, and find ways to stay healthy. You’ll also find information about local services and support available to you.

    Looking for information for children or young people? Visit the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children website for dedicated advice and support.

    Explore information and support by body area

    Select a body area below to find information and support for common muscle, bone and joint problems.

    Foot icon - Click for musculoskeletal foot and ankle information and advice

    Foot and ankle pain

    Foot and ankle pain
    Spine icon - Click for musculoskeletal back and spine information and advice

    Back and neck pain

    Back and neck pain
    Elbow icon - Click for musculoskeletal elbow information and advice

    Elbow pain

    Elbow pain
    Hand icon - Click for musculoskeletal hand and wrist information and advice

    Hand and wrist pain

    Hand and wrist pain
    Hip icon - Click for musculoskeletal hip information and advice

    Hip pain

    Hip pain
    Knee icon - Click for musculoskeletal knee information and advice

    Knee pain

    Knee pain
    Shoulder icon - Click for musculoskeletal shoulder information and advice

    Shoulder pain

    Shoulder pain

    Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service

    Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service

    Persistent pain

    If you’ve been struggling with ongoing pain, also known as persistent or chronic pain, for more than 3 months, please see the Persistent Pain page.

    getUBetter free support app

    Do you have a joint or muscle problem?

    getUBetter is a free and local app which has been approved by clinicians in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

    The app is available alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.

    Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.

    Find out more about the getUBetter app

    Healthy Living Information

    Find healthy living services available in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire by selecting your local council area below.

    I want to stop smoking

    Bristol Stop Smoking Service South Gloucestershire Stop Smoking Service North Somerset Stop Smoking Service

    I want be a healthy weight

    Calculate your body mass index (BMI) on the NHS website South Gloucestershire Healthy Weight North Somerset Healthy Weight NHS Healthy Weight

    I want to be more physically active

    Bristol Physical Activity Programmes South Gloucestershire Move More North Somerset Get Active

    I want mental health support

    BNSSG mental health services Bristol mental health services South Gloucestershire mental health services North Somerset mental health services

    I want to return to work

    WorkWell West

    Other useful information and resources

    Local NHS Health Information Video Library NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB website NHS website