Pet Therapy for Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
As I'm sure most of us pet owners know, a pet can be a great comfort to you at the best of times. The above picture is of my lovely toy poodle who lived until t
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A Must Watch on Bbc One Monday 5th June 'doctor in the House'
On Monday 5th June the programme 'Doctor in the House' will feature 'Fibromyalgia' which is also repeated on the 7th June. Patient 'Nicola' has been diagnosed w
Can You Look to Well to Be Poorly ?
Looking at myself looking ill is not something I like seeing. So, come hell or high water, no matter how rough I feel I 'always' make the effort with how I look
A Letter to Myself
I read an article that if you are having a bad day and feeling a bit desperate then try writing a letter to yourself and relieve all your tension, so here is my
Fighting the Sleepless Nights and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation
I know I am far from suffering alone when I talk about sleepless nights whether you are suffering from chronic pain or not. Once the cycle of disbelief that you
Day Two After Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
On Thursday I had my ulnar nerve release without transposition. I arrived at 7am as requested and was surprised to find my consultant ready and waiting to start
Back Pain Show 2017 - Only 48 Hours to Go
With the Back Pain Show 2017 only 48 hours away keep your eyes on their twitter page which is full to the brim of all the exhibitors and activities and talks (w
New Fibromyalgia Blood Test is 99% Accurate
According to the American site Medline the new Fibromyalgia blood test is now classed as 99% accurate. 'A new blood test for fibromyalgia is more accurate than
#fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12th May, 2017
Today for anyone who did not know this, is "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY", so to help raise awareness of what can be to some people a debilitating condition pleas
Ulnar Nerve Surgery and Spinal Facet Joint Injections
I have had a number of appointments this week with regards to my ulnar nerve decompression surgery next week. One appointment I had was with my pain consultant
Top Exhibitors at the 2017 Back Pain Show on the 19th - 20th May
Joya Shoes are a must visit at this years Back Pain Show. As all back pain sufferers know footwear can have a much bigger effect on back health than many people
How to Keep a Pain Diary (free Download)
Sometimes the best way for a member of your medical team to see the full picture of your pain is to have it all written down.Chronic pain conditions are often h
More Info on the 2017 Back Pain Show 19th-20th May
With free yoga and pilates taster sessions available at the show plus some amazing speakers - Gavin Bradley, founder and managing director of Active Working®, w
My Surgery for Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
After suffering since December with numbness and tingling in the small and ring fingers, and pain in the elbow and fingers, I tried all the conservative methods
Sixteen Fascinating Facts About Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In the UK, 2.5 million people have back pain every day of the year, at a cost of £12.3 billion. Bac
My Five Must Have's for Pain Relief - What Are Yours?
My electric heat pad, which is a Beurer which is available on Amazon and other website, heat is something I use for pain relief on a daily basis. My horseshoe n
The Joy of Joya Shoes for People With Back Problems
We all know how shoes can affect our lumber spine and other parts of our back but people with back problems need to be extremely careful with the type of shoes
New Sciatica Relief Cushion to Be Launched at Back Pain Show
A new sciatica relief cushion is to be launched at The Back Pain Show in May 19th/20th in Birmingham, with Sciatica Pain Relief, Ian Garside who is the inventor
A Question to Chronic Pain Sufferers - What's on Your Nightstand/ Bedside Table?
For chronic pain sufferers our bedside table can reveal what we rely on to help us relax and get through the night. As I sit on my bed and look at mine I have m
Surgery in Your Side to Solve a Bad Back
An article in The Mail on Sunday written by Carol Davis stated that there is a pioneering surgery to fix worn out spinal discs which is being carried out by Bri
The Bowen Technique for Pain Relief in Fibromyalgia and Back Pain
The Bowen Technique has now joined the group of complementary therapies to be recognised by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which provid
Shine a Purple Light for Fibromyalgia
The month of May is Fibromyalgia awareness month and the 12th May is Fibromyalgia awareness day. To help raise awareness of this condition a fellow sufferer Bei
What Are Complimentary Therapies?
Complementary therapies ('alternative', 'traditional' or 'holistic' therapies) often claim to treat the whole person, rather than the symptom of the disease. Yo
Essential Oils for Arthritis
I have read on a number of occasions how certain essential oils can help with the pain of arthritis but after researching it on Pinterest I felt I had to write