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
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The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep and a New Mattress
You spend around a third of your life sleeping. Whether you spend it blissfully dreaming away or tossing and turning depends on various factors, not least your
How to Write a Pain Diary + Free Pain Diary to Download
I am now seeing an Osteopath to help with my pain and he asked me to keep a pain diary for the next three weeks. I have written them in the past but I decided t
Bpb Alert : Fibromyalgia Patients Report Less Pain, Improved Sleep Following Medical Cannabis Treatment
Written on NORML "Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases report experiencing reduced levels of pain and improved sleep q
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
Not All Back Pain Needs Advice From Spinal Consultants
With lists growing longer and longer to see a hospital consultant it is important to know that not all back pain problems need to be seen by a spinal consultant
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
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
4 Reflexology Points for Headaches You Can Do Yourself
There are a number of reflexology points that you can work on yourself to help with a headache but please check with your GP first before treating yourself. HEA
My C7 Corticosteroid Root Block Injection for Pain & Diagnostics
Yesterday I went in hospital for a C7 Corticosteroid Root Block Injection for pain relief and diagnostics. I saw a neurosurgeon recently who after looking at my
Migraine Awareness Week 5th-11th September - Managing Your Migraines…
With Migraine Awareness Week taking place this week I thought these useful tips on managing your migraines from Migraine Relief Centre might be helpful to suffe
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
21 Reasons to Read Through Back Pain Blog Uk's Posts for August
Another month gone by quickly with Autumn on the horizon. I hope my readers have had a great summer and enjoyed some of my posts. This month's 21 posts included
7 Ways to Detox Your Body and Stay Active at Work
Your body system functions at its best when you get rid of unwanted substances in your blood. Apart from staying healthy, detoxifying your body will enable you
Helping a Parent That is Now Caring for Their Other Half…
If your parent has become a carer for their spouse, it is important to provide them with support. Being a carer can be a strain on anyone. It becomes their enti
Little Boxes of Wellbeing and Happiness
A Hygge Box is wellbeing and happiness in a box, and there are quite a few of them around. They boxes filled with a gorgeous collection of exciting treats with
It's Sleep Sunday - Lets Talk About Insomnia
Many people suffer from insomnia and especially people suffering from chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Insomnia is when either you cannot get to sleep when goin t
Acupuncture for Bone Related Pain
I have written a few posts on Acupuncture and the benefits to pain on this blog. Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in relieving knee pai
What is Psoroatic Spondylitis of the Spine
Psoriatic spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. While there are other types of spondylitis, psoriatic versions are related to both psoriasi
Bpb Alert: Digital Therapy Program for Fibromyalgia
Tech Crunch wrote that Swing Therapeutics, a digital therapeutics startup, has received an FDA breakthrough device designation for their 12-week smartphone-assi