Doctor in the House Episode 4 on Fibromyalgia
I wrote a few weeks ago about the 'Doctor in the House' episode which was about chronic pain and fibromyalgia which I finally managed to catch up with on BBC Ip
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What is the True Cost of Facet Joint Injections?
Today I had my third lot of facet joint injections on the NHS at the Circle Nottingham Hospital. For me personally these injections (I have one in both sides of
My Back Pain Tips, What Are Yours?
With so many people offering you advice on how to deal with back pain it's difficult sometimes to know which advice to take. The internet is full to the brim of
Toblerone Pegs to Fuse a Pelvic Joint and Help Banish Back Pain
A new technique using toblerone shaped pegs to fuse a pelvic joint to help banish back pain has been introduced according to a recent article in the Daily Mail
Why Do Women Feel Chronic Pain More Than Men ?
Why do women feel chronic pain more than men? Well according to Pain News Network it's basically because their brains work differently. Women suffer from a high
Spinal Cord Stimulators Lowers Medication Use
An article recently said that having a Spinal Cord Stimulator, which is a tiny battery-powered transmitter similar to a pacemaker which is fitted for chronic pa
The Latest Lactic Acid Injections for Back Pain
According to this week's Daily Mail Good Health section there is a new type of injection which contains a chemical that our body releases during strenuous exerc
Bib Blogger Awards 2017 - Please Vote for Me
" The Brit Mums 2017 Blog Awards have come around again and am in the Inspire Category which means ... Inspire The content, the voice, the infectious enthusiasm
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
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
Rave Reviews on the Latest Sciatica Pain Relief Cushion
The Sciatica Pain Relief Cushion was launched at the recent Back Pain Show in Birmingham with rave reviews. "I am loving my cushions, thank you so much for putt
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
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
#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
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
The Countdown Has Begun to the 2017 Back Pain Show on 19th-20th May
There'll be a range of exhibitors to see and talk to about the latest thinking in the treatment of back pain, including the following companies which I will co
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
Back Pain Show 2017, Friday 19th - Saturday 20th May at St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham
Some more details on this years exhibitors at The Back Pain Show at St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham on Friday 19 - Saturday 20 May 2017. A box of ingenious too
The Structures of Lower Back Pain
This brilliant structure poster on Lower Back Pain from Health Blog shows in great detail some of the most common causes and statistics of Lower Back Pain. With