Osteopenia and Back Pain
Osteopenia is when your bones are weaker than normal and your bone density is lower than the average adult, but not so far gone that they break easily, which is
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May is National Walking Month #walkthismay
National Walking Month - #WalkThisMay May is Living Streets' National Walking Month. This year, we're encouraging you to #Try20 - and walk for 20 minutes each d
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About How Vitamin D Deficiency Can Cause Sleep Problems
VITAMIN D is really important for our bodies because it helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. This is necessary for keeping bones and
More Than 40% of Patients With Long Covid Announce 'fibromyalgia Like' Pain
According to an article in Healio Rheumatology News more than 40% of patients with long covid report 'Fibromyalgia like' multi-site pain. The data - the result
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
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About What We Can Take to Help US Sleep
What do you take to help you sleep? I have probably covered most things on Sleep Sunday so it's quite difficult to find something genuine to write about that mi
Top 40 Causes of Back Pain
Causes of lower back pain include - Mechanical issues Soft-tissue injuries Damage to the intervertebral discsCompression of nerve rootsTorn or pulled muscle and
Biofeedback Therapy for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Migraine Headaches
Although researchers are not exactly sure how or why biofeedback works. What they do know is that biofeedback promotes relaxation, which helps alleviate many st
Stress Awareness Month April 2022
STRESS AWARENESS MONTH – 1st – 30th April - Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our moder
MS Awareness Week 18th- 24th April
MS AWARENESS WEEK – 18TH – 24TH April - MS can be tough, and for many people talking about it can be challenging. Whether you’re opening up to a friend after be
What Are the Differences Between Ankylosing Spondylitis & Psoriatic Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis - This is a joint pain (arthritis) that affects the spine, causing irritation and pain. Individuals with AS frequently experience flare-u
Health Awareness Days/ Weeks and for the Month of May 2022…
SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS DAY – Friday 13th May - Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, encouraging businesses to show their support by taking on a Wheels at Wor
NHS Cannabis for Thousands in Painkiller Trial
When I read these headlines in today's Daily Mail, I just wished I had been one of the thousands the NHS had picked to trial cannabis. It will be taken daily th
Six Reasons Back Pain Has Increased During the Pandemic
Back pain remains one of the most prevalent health problems and a leading cause of disability and has increased greatly during the pandemic. One of the main rea
The back injury that saved my life — The Fastlane Entrepreneur Forum
This is an inspirational read from someone who has suffered from chronic back pain and made it through to a better life after trying lots of different ways to s
National Walking Day- April 6th, 2022 & 17 Reasons to Take up Walking for Your Health…
National Walking Day is every year on the first Wednesday in April, 6th 2022. National Walking Day is exactly as it sounds – a day to celebrate the easiest way
Is There a Connection Between Myasthenia Gravis and Fibromyalgia ?
What is Myasthenia Gravis and what are the symptoms? Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic auto-immune disease that is characterized by fluctuating, muscle weakness, a
4 Types of Massage for Migraine Relief
The Migraine Relief Centre wrote how massage can release endorphins, increase serotonin levels, reduce sleep disturbances, and relieve stress. Paired with relax
Hot Stone Massage - Another Type of Massage to Help With Pain
Following on from my post Why We Should All Take Time for a Massage, why not try another type of massage called a Hot Stone Massage. A hot stone massage is a ty
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Sleep Deprivation and the Problems it Can Cause
Some facts about sleep deprivation and pain. What is sleep deprivation?... According to the Sleep Association - Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining ad
How Weighted Blankets Can Help With Fibromyalgia
If you’ve ever woken up from sleep under a heavy blanket and throw then you will have had a taste of how weighted blankets work. By applying gentle pressure, a
Peace of Cake Week 21st -27th March, 2022 - Support Your Local Hospice
It's not too late to get involved with Peace of Cake Week and raise some funds. The annual Peace of Cake week is back for 2022! Between 21st-27th March and they
Treat Fibromyalgia With Acupressure and Magnet Therapy
Some fibromyalgia patients are now turning to acupressure to ease some of the symptoms of fibro. Acupressure is an ancient healing technique where physical pres
An Introduction to Abbotsford Physiotherapy and Physiotherapists…
At times, we might find ourselves dealing with symptoms or conditions that can barely be treated by traditional methods of treatment. I, myself, had to deal wit