Exercise and pain management

Exercise and activity play an important role in pain management.

Persistent pain can lead to inactivity or avoidance of movement, which can itself lead to further disability. Physiotherapists are movement experts who will support you with physical goal setting and explore the role of activity and exercise as part of your pain management toolkit.

Useful resources

Personal exercise diary: this will help you understand more about pain and exercise, assist in monitoring your exercise, help identify physical triggers for your pain, and help map progress with your health and strength.
Fitness Studio exercise videos - NHS (www.nhs.uk): instructor-led exercise videos, including aerobic exercises, strength and resistance training, pilates, and yoga.

Maternity access at York Hospital - Saturday 22 February

On Saturday 22 February, 8am-6pm, there will be a temporary change of vehicle access to the maternity unit at York Hospital. Access via entrance 2 will be closed to allow essential works to be completed.

If you are attending the maternity unit at York on this day, please drive in via the entrance for A&E (marked blue light priority).

The multi-storey car park will not be affected by this change, and any non-urgent visitors should continue to park in this area.