Back Care Awareness Week Monday 4th October - Friday 8th
Back Care Awareness Week starts Monday 4th - Friday 8th October, 2021. BackCare is UK’s national charity for back and neck pain since 1968. Back pain doesn’t ki
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25 Reasons to Read Back Pain Blog Posts for September
I had another busy month of posts in September with my usual Health Awareness Days being the most popular this month. With soooo many awareness events it did no
More Fascinating Facts and Figures About Back Pain
The total number of working days lost due to this condition in 2019/20 was 8.9 million days. This means that on any one day 1% of the working population are on
Holograms Discs for the Treatment of Pain
Hologram discs for pain? An article stated that the latest form of pain relief without pills is Hologram patches, which were developed by NASA and was launched
Dystonia - Pain in Your Hands or When Writing?
Do you experience pain in your hands or when writing? Dystonia is a condition whereby sometimes it becomes painful to write or play an instrument due to cramps
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Six Foods That Can Help You Sleep Better
On Sleep Sunday this week I thought I would write about some foods that could help you sleep better. There are actually foods that help with sleep, especially i
Hand Reflexology Points for Lower Back Pain
Most people know 'reflexology' as something that is done to your feet but hand reflexology is definitely another technique that is becoming just as popular. Han
Book Review - the Pain Management Plan
The Pain Management Plan by Robert Lewin and Mike Bryson was published back in September 2010 but I recently bought it after reading about it in a magazine. The
Health Awareness Days/Weeks/Month for October
Health Awareness Days/Weeks and for the Month of October this year are very busy with over awareness days taking place. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the 1st
Pain Awareness Month - is Your Definition of Pain Correct?
In my previous post I wrote all about the importance of writing a diary to describe your pain and what you were doing when it all started. My visit to see an os
2 Important Things You Should Always Remember Before Seeing Your Health Professional…
In many of my posts I have often advocated writing a diary all about your pain. What triggers make it worse, which foods irritate it, the weather, what you were
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
#pain Awareness Month, September - How to Be Ready for the Change in Temperature…
I don’t know about you but over the last few days I have been getting that Autumnal feeling in my bones and joints? The change in seasons can affect many people
Bpb Alert : Lumbar Artificial Disc Shows Positive 7-Year Outcomes for Degenerative Disc Disease
According to an article on the Healio Orthopedics website, "for total disc replacement in patients with degenerative disc disease, an artificial disc is a safe
My Favourite Post for July is 'dear July' From 'nurture Thyself'
My favourite post for July is 'Dear July' from the blog 'Nurture Thyself', Empowerment, Self-Awareness and Mindfulness. This post for July was really touching a
Self-Help Books That Boost Your Body and Mind
An article in Woman and Home last month caught my eye. It asked 'Do Self Help Books Work'? To be perfectly honest with you I have no idea if they work but many
4 Health Apps Worth Having on Your Screens
With so many health apps to choose from nowadays its difficult to know which one is the best. Here are my top 4... 1.Manage My Pain - It allows you to feel more
Could There Be a Miracle Jab for Back Pain Agony?
Could there be a miracle jab for back pain agony? Wow, how amazing would that be!! According to an article in The Mail on Sunday (June 20th 2021) by Jonathan Ne
Crystal Healing for Better Health
Crystal Healing also known as Crystal Therapy is a holistic therapy that treats the whole person and can be used alongside both orthodox medicine and other comp
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
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day May 15th, 2021
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day on May 15th - This year’s theme is spinal cord injury at any age. Post it on Twitter or Facebook and don’t forget to add #Livin
How to Get the Best Treatment for Fibromyalgia
With still an alarming number of GP's poo pooing the symptoms of Fibromyalgia it is important that you know how to get the best treatment for it. News 800 recen
Bpb Alert: is Your Knee Pain Actually Coming From a Problem With Your Back and Not Your Knee?
Is your knee pain actually coming from a problem with your back and not your knee? A recent article on Sea Coast Online resonated with me. It pointed out that i
Sciatica and Sitting - Can Sitting for to Long Cause This Problem?
Sciatica and sitting - can sitting for to long actually cause this problem? The US Pain Society explain that "sitting is another activity that puts a lot of pre