Fundraising for Cancer Research
Jackie (my daughter) has decided to run the Brighton Marathon in five weeks time. She ran the half marathon in Brighton a couple of weeks ago and felt if she wo
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Review on the Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa
I have never written a review on a hotel on this blog before as I usually write them on trip advisor but I felt I had to write one about The Christchurch Harbou
Magnet Therapy for Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
The Chinese use magnets, as well as acupuncture, and say the difference is just that needles work faster, but that magnets applied correctly are just as effecti
The Difference Between Nerve Blocks, Trigger Points, Epidural Steroid Injections and Facet Joint Injections
As you will have read from some of my previous posts I am unable to have facet joint injections as funding for this has been stopped in certain parts of the UK.
5 Ways to Beat Pain
According to an article in Daily Mail experts recommend five of the best products for chronic pain... Trigger Point Massage Ball - Physix Massage Balls from Ama
Why is Chronic Pain Worse in Women Than in Men (or So They Say)
End Women's Pain is a campaign to end chronic pain in women. From 2010 to 2012, the Chronic Pain Research Alliance (formerly named the Overlapping Conditions Al
14 Tips on How to Get a Better Night's Sleep
Have a glass of semi-skimmed milk with 2 teaspoons of honey before you got to bed for a natural goodnight's sleep. Our immune system also works harder during sl
Enjoy a Bit of Calm With 'project Calm Magazine'
Project Calm is a relatively newish magazine which is well worth reading. Just the cover photo makes you feel calm before you embark on reading it. Discover min
Can You Enjoy a Short Break Away While in Chronic Pain?
I'm sure every one of us looks forward to a holiday or short break but can we enjoy it while in chronic pain? There are so many factors to think of which can he
#valentines Day Great Gifts, Five Cushions to Choose From to Ease Pain
Buy someone in pain this heart-shaped Sciatica Pain Relief Cushion was launched at the recent Back Pain Show in Birmingham with rave reviews. "I am loving my cu
#health Blogger and Chronic Pain Sufferer 'the Princess in the Tower'
The Princess in the Tower is an award-winning blog/website which is written regularly. Its main aim is to increase awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome,
Craniosacral Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Back Pain
Cranio-Sacral Therapy is an exceptionally gentle yet extremely powerful form of treatment, which engages with the deepest inherent healing forces within the bod
Home Treatment for Back Pain, Neck Pain, Fibromyalgia and More
According to The National Pain Report and written by Cindy Perli, one of the worst emotions pain patients can feel is helplessness. In the face of severe pain,
Over Thirty Hobbies for People With Chronic Pain
As most of my readers will know I have an Etsy Store with my handmade cards on them. I find making cards like writing, very therapeutic. I have just added a sho
Top 20+ Tips on How to Manage Your Fibromyalgia
1. Rest, rest and more rest, every little helps to recharge your batteries. When you feel that overwhelming urge to sleep try and get forty winks. 2. Don't be f
Guest Post on "top Tips to Limit Arthritis Pain When Using Your Joints"
There are many sufferers of Arthritis around the world. Together with Acorn Stairlifts, we provide some top tips of dealing with the pain associated with the co
The Unbroken Smile - Where Chronic Pain Conditions Unite
The Unbroken Smile is a website where chronic pain conditions unite worldwide. They say "we didn’t choose this life, unfortunately, it chose us. Chronic Pain ef
Top 3 Pain Diaries/Journals for Chronic Pain Sufferers
Anyone who suffers from chronic pain will find one of these diaries helpful. Most of them include the usual daily assessment pages, treatment history, doctors a
Light Therapy and Infra-Red Light Therapy for Pain
Light therapy is a treatment mainly used to treat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and depression. But it is now recommended for a number of other complaints i
When to Consider Spinal Surgery
Sometimes, someone may suffer serious back pain and they begin to seek medical help. Just the way there are many different causes and different levels of severi
My Interview on UK Health Radio on Funding for Facet Joint Injections
I have written in the past about facet joint injections for back pain. A cervical, thoracic or lumbar facet joint injection involves injecting a small amount of
Losing Weight for Free With the NHS
Since having my health review by the nurse at my local surgery last November I have been trying to lose some weight. It's quite hard for me to lose it as I do s
Forums and or Discussion Groups on Chronic Pain
With the advent of technology we can easily look up what our health problem is, and nine times out of ten Google can find you an answer. However is that the cor
Healing Therapy for Chronic Pain
‘Healing’ has become a popular means of alternative treatment. The scientific theory behind this is that patient’s brainwaves are stimulated during the treatmen