12 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem With a New Skill
I have written endless posts on how much I think hobbies are an essential tool to have when you are suffering from chronic pain. It gives you something to get u
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Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About the Best CBD Gummies to Help You Sleep
This week I thought I would post about CBD Gummies to help you sleep as it is something new that I have tried recently. I found them great and I am already on m
6 of the Best Teas to Drink to Help You Relax
We all like our cup of teas but why not try some that have health benefits as well. Before I get up in a morning I have my cup of tea then take my medication fo
20 Remarks/Comments Someone in Pain Should Totally Ignore
With Pain Awareness Month fast approaching, I thought I would kick off my first post about what comments someone in pain should totally ignore. We have all been
How to Kick Start Your Immune System
With so many people having suffered from Covid-19 it is estimated that over half will suffer from Long-Covid. The NHS say the symptoms are - If you have had cor
Health Awareness Days/Weeks/Month for September
With only a couple of Health Awareness events in August but lots in September I thought my readers would like to see what is lined up for next month. September
CBD, It's Benefits and Awareness Day 8th August
Tomorrow August 8th is National CBD Day. I don't know about you but nowadays it seems like CBD products are popping up everywhere! From iced lattes to bath soak
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
"back Pain Blog UK" Listed in 100 Best Blogs for Disabled People and Carers
I was delighted to hear that Back Pain Blog UK was chosen to go in at number 8 of the 100 Best Blogs for Disabled People and Carers by Aid Excel Support Parents
Tai Chi for Arthritis Relief…
Tai Chi is listed as an ideal sport to try as it can help relieve some of the pain from arthritis. This ancient Chinese exercise is now being used to help peopl
Different Types of Injections for Back Pain Relief - Which One Have You Tried?
I have previously written about a number of different types of injections for back pain relief from trigger points to epidurals, all of which I have tried. Some
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About the Right Portable Mattress to Sleep on
With schools just broken up and Covid-19 numbers still rising I am sure there will be double the amount of people deciding to camp and self cater. But, without
Use Your Hands to Heal With Hand Reflexology
Hand reflexology is a great way to treat yourself to help relieve some pain. There are four basic reflexology techniques you need to learn. These actions are cr
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About 7 Sleeping Positions That Will Help Alleviate Back Pain
Sleepare was established to search for the perfect mattress or bedding you can find. They understand the frustration of visiting multiple mattress showrooms onl
Nfa - Tell US About Your Fibromyalgia Fatigue…
The National Fibromyalgia Association have been serving the needs of the fibromyalgia (FM) community for over two decades and to be taking the next steps in ord
Muscle Relaxants Ineffective at Reducing Lower Back Pain
A handful of articles online including from Web MD and US News say that a new Australian review finds there is absolutely no evidence that muscle relaxants ease
More Help for the Debilitating Pain of Sciatica
Every time my back pain alerts pops into my inbox I can almost guarantee that there is another article on sciatica pain. I am not sure if it is because I am now
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Understanding Insomnia
This week on Sleep Sunday we are writing on understanding insomnia. I received an email from Sleep Hubs International Sleep Charity who are hosting a FREE event
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
Fibromyalgia May Be an Auto Immune Disorder
The Guardian and World Health recently wrote articles on new research about Fibromyalgia which may be caused by be an autoimmune response that increases the act
Major Research Project to Study Chronic Pain
An article on the website of The University of Bristol said chronic pain is a major global public health challenge that causes significant disability. A new res
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About How Much Sleep You Really Need
Today I thought I would write on how much sleep we really need, as this can get quite confusing. An article on Elemental wrote that the percentage of people who
23 Reasons to Read Back Pain Blog's UK Posts for June
I hope you enjoyed my June posts, if you missed any here are the links to the 23 posts I wrote in June. I wrote my usual Sleep Sunday posts which included 1.Let