I'm Retiring
I have decided to retire from writing my back pain blog which I started back in 2007. I never thought it would still be active and growing in 2024 and have over
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Aspire Launches Its 24th Aspire Channel Swim
Aspire are excited to have launched their 24th Aspire Channel Swim. The original Channel challenge asks people to swim the distance of the English Channel - 22
Five Treatments to Try for Back Pain in 2023…
Back pain is a common bodily pain felt by many. When we think about it, your back and spine in general are a major part of your body’s anatomy. It’s responsible
Reactiv8 as a Treatment for Lower Back Pain
The ReActiv8 neurostimulation system allows the body to regain control of the multifidus, providing functional lumbar stability and reducing pain. The ReActiv8
What it Means When They Say You Have a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve can give you localized pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and other common health complaints. You may also experience a feeling of pins and needle
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Beauty Sleep and What We Need
Studies show that poor sleep can result in poor cardiovascular health, particularly for women, and that circadian rhythm disruption could be an understudied ris
Living Aids That Give Something Back
What could be better than giving someone their independence? Well, that’s exactly what daily living aids are designed to do. You might have a grandparent who’s
LDN and Fibromyalgia — Dr Colin Holloway
Low Dose Naltrexone Easing Pain from Fibromyalgia and Other Painful Conditions Jarrod Younger PhD When researchers began to look at how low the dosage of naltre
Back Pain in the Older Age Group and How to Prevent it
They say that low back pain is one of the major disabling health conditions among the elderly. Most causes of lower back pain among the elderly are actually wid
Lupus Awareness Month 1st - 31st October 2022
Lupus Awareness Month October 1st - October 31st - Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October in the UK every year. It is an important opportunity to rais
5 Common Spinal Conditions and Treatment Options
Back pain affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the most common reasons why a person cannot function well at work or school. It can affect a
Pros and Cons of Spinal Injections for Pain?
As I am sure my readers know I have had several different types of spinal injections from epidurals to facet joint injections and even a life-threatening episod
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About the Correct Amount of Sleep You Need
Vitality Health says that going to sleep between 10 and 11pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared with earlier or later bedtimes
The Antibiotic Jab for Back Pain
The Daily Mail wrote that Doctors in the UK are testing whether a one-off jab of a new drug known as PP353 can ease — and even cure — the chronic lower back pai
Headache Pain Relief By Reducing Neck Nerve Pressure — Dr. James Schofield
Headache Pain Relief Many people seek relief of headache pain. Headaches are one of the most common maladies known to man. Some are incapacitated by their heada
Help Raise Awareness of Lupus This October
Lupus Awareness Month October 1st - October 31st - Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October in the UK every year. It is an important opportunity to rais
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About the Best Mattress for Back Pain Sufferers
Forbes has put together a list of 11 best mattresses for side sleepers which can help take the pressure from our spine. Forbes say "Sleeping on your side comes
7 Causes of Lower Back Pain in Women
There are some causes of lower back pain which are directed to women in particular. Lower back pain can be uncomfortable and worrying, but there are lots of pot
Bpb Alert News - Could a Robiotic Backpack Replace Opioids to Relieve Back Pain?
An article in Mirage News caught my eye today. Could a robiotic 'backpack' replace opioids to relieve lower back pain? So, do you swallow another pill or wear s
Alert News - Holistic Approach Towards Spinal Ailments
According to The Indian Express, a study at Lokmanya Hospital in Pune showed that ‘ a holistic approach towards spinal ailments helps to avoid surgery’. At leas
Common Chronic Pain Conditions and Statistics Throughout the World
Chronic pain is conveniently defined as any pain that persists for at least three months despite sensible treatment. It ultimately affects almost half of all ad
Sleep Sunday - More Ways to Help You Sleep
Only a few more sleeps to Santa coming now but with everything else going on in the world it won't be just the children who are missing their sleep. Over the la
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
The immune system of your body, a complex system made of bone marrow, blood, skin, and tissues, work together to protect your body from harmful pathogens. Right
Back Pain Awareness Week (oct 5-9)top 10 Self-Help Tips for Fibromyalgia & Back Pain Sufferers in Lockdown
To mark Back Pain Awareness Week, leading UK back-pain-prevention expert and Health Ergonomist Nichola Adams offers practical advice on coping with the growing