Can Spinal Cord Stimulators Help You Take Fewer Painkillers?
The use of electrical stimulation to relieve pain began in ancient times with the placement of torpedo fish directly onto painful body parts. Since then, the ap
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5 Foods That Help Fight Pain
Chronic pain is debilitating and affects every aspect of daily life. Advances have been made in the search for effective pain relief in the drug industry, but u
Pain News Network on Many Treatments Ineffective for Back Pain
Pain News Network recently wrote about a study which found that many treatments for back pain are ineffective. It says that in a series of reviews in The Lancet
Home Treatment for Back Pain, Neck Pain, Fibromyalgia and More
According to The National Pain Report and written by Cindy Perli, one of the worst emotions pain patients can feel is helplessness. In the face of severe pain,
When to Consider Spinal Surgery
Sometimes, someone may suffer serious back pain and they begin to seek medical help. Just the way there are many different causes and different levels of severi
My Interview on UK Health Radio on Funding for Facet Joint Injections
I have written in the past about facet joint injections for back pain. A cervical, thoracic or lumbar facet joint injection involves injecting a small amount of
A Postcode Lottery for Facet Joint Injections in the UK
As some of my readers will know I have regular facet joint injections for my low back pain which I find really beneficial. I have them every four months and it
Christmas Gifts That Keep on Giving
What could be better than giving someone their independence this Christmas? Well, that’s exactly what daily living aids are designed to do. You might have a gra
The Dreaded Change of Seasons Which Affects All Fibromyalgia Sufferers
It's that time of year that all Fibromyalgia sufferers dread. As the seasons change from summer to autumn then winter (unless you are in Ozz :)) we know we will
Review on Resonant Botanicals Qi of Calm Lotion
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although this product was a gift, all opinions in this
A New Therapy for Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
JOURNAL THERAPY is a new therapy which is said to be the cheapest kind of therapy you can have. All you need is some paper or a notebook and something to write
Yuu Launch of Ergonomic School Bags to Avoid Back Pain in Children
YUU is backing better backs with the launch of their new ergonomic school bag. With the summer holidays in full swing it won’t be long before parents start thin
Why is Sleep So Important for Fibromyalgia Sufferers?...free E.book Download
This post is a guest post from Kathryn O'Hara at N:Rem Sleep System... When we’re sleeping, our brains are actively working to process the information from the
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is Associated With Fibromyalgia
According to an article on All Star Pain Management, researchers found that "there was a significant correlation between the number of surgeries someone had and
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
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
Shine a Purple Light for Fibromyalgia
The month of May is Fibromyalgia awareness month and the 12th May is Fibromyalgia awareness day. To help raise awareness of this condition a fellow sufferer Bei
A Cup of Tea for Osteoporosis
Well as if we did not have enough reasons to drink tea, they are now saying that tea can also be the ultimate bone builder for women with Osteoporosis. Apparent
Massage for Pain Relief
With so many different types of massage to choose from, it makes it quite difficult to decide which one to try and which one you would benefit from the most. Re
Online Fibromyalgia Assessment
If you go to the website WebMD then spend a couple of minutes answering some questions, it will then give you a personalised report to help you talk to our GP a
7 Natural Remedies for Back Pain
Chamomile tea, the chamomile tea will soothe the muscles and calm your mind. I have a mug every night before I go to sleep. Epsom salts are said to reduce swell
Different Types of #fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia pain comes in different formats. You could have related pain that causes you to ache all over. You may have painful 'trigger points' on certain pla
Another Blog Award - '100 Best Blogs for Disabled People and Carers', Thank You
Thank you very much Stairlifts Reviews for awarding me with this prestigious award '100 Best Blogs for Disabled People and Carers' - I am truly chuffed to bits.
Who Are the Best Doctors to Treat and Diagnose Fibromyalgia
In America rheumatologists diagnose and treat arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones including fibromyalgia. Pain specialists are usuall