Joint pain is a common issue for people of all ages and is the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland. As Clodagh Toomey explains, the recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities. Unfortunately, misconceptions about prolonged joint pain can be a stumbling block for people starting a new activity or treatment programme so what do you need to know about how to treat the issue without the need for MRIs or surgery? https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0520/1513720-joint-pain-knee-osteoarthritis-hip/