Build your own exercise routine

These exercises have been developed in partnership with a specialist neurophysiotherapist, and you can adapt them to your own needs. They vary in difficulty, so you may find that not all of them are right for you. You might want to consider enlisting help from a physiotherapist to help you choose the right exercises for you, and advise you on how to build up the amount that you do gradually and how to fit them in with your daily activities.

The movements have been divided into eight different exercise programmes based on the issues they help address (such as balance, posture and strength). As a result, exercises are duplicated in different sections. You could start with one programme and then add movements from other programmes as you gain confidence.

Exercise programmes

Stretching exercises

Feeling stiff or uncomfortable can be common in MS. These gentle stretching exercises can help manage pain and extend your comfortable range of movement.

Strength exercises

If you have been inactive for a while, it can take time to build up your fitness again. This sequence of exercises can help you build your strength and stamina.

Posture exercises

The way we hold our bodies can affect how they work. This is a set of movements to help improve your posture and avoid back and neck pain.

Pelvic control exercises

Do you find you are sitting for much of the day? Here's a set of movements to help your posture and avoid hip and pelvis pain.

Core stability exercises

A sequence of exercises to help your core to remain strong and stable.

Breathing exercises

These exercises help to build your lung capacity and support comfortable breathing.

Balance exercises

Does MS make you feel unstable? These exercises can help you improve and retain your balance.

Arm and hand mobility exercises

Exercises to help maintain hand dexterity and strength in your arms.

Other exercises you can try

Move it for MS: Accessible exercise with Mr Motivator

Mr Motivator presents this series of accessible exercise videos designed for people with multiple sclerosis. It's suitable for all abilities, and includes exercises to improve your balance, strength and flexibility.

Move it for MS: Pilates circuits with Jo Pritchard

Specialist neurophysiotherapist Joanne Pritchard presents a modified Pilates circuit along with her class. This series of exercises is designed for people with MS and other neurological conditions, and is developed from APPI guidelines.

Understanding and improving your posture

Poor posture is common for people with multiple sclerosis and can lead to problems including pain, pressure sores and reduced independence. We bring together information and practical tips to understand and improve your posture.
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