Pain or No Pain With Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative Disc Disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. People with a
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International Day of Charity September 5th 2023
International Day of Charity September 5th 2023 - Raising awareness about the virtues of charity and the issues it can help resolve. This day was inaugurated by
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About 10 Natural Remedies to Help With Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue is in the news a lot, especially if you have suffered from Covid-19. Here are 10 Natural ways to help with fatigue. 1. If you are suffering from
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
National Carers Week 7th-13th June, 21
National Carers Week takes place this year from 7th-13th June and with over a year of a pandemic to deal with there could not be a more appropriate time to rais
Walking and the British Obsession With the Weather
A few interesting facts about the British obsession with the weather. Did you know that a survey has shown that the British spend nearly six months just 'talkin
Ten Simple Ways to Stay Safe and Healthy This Christmas
With a large majority of U.K. in lockdown from Boxing Day it’s essential that we all follow some simple rules to stay safe and healthy this Christmas. Here is a
Tips & Information on Managing Your Finances During the Covid-19 Pandemic…
I am sure I am not alone in knowing someone be it a family member, friend or acquaintance who has lost their job due to the pandemic. Photo by Skitterphoto on P
9 Ways to Lift Your Stress During Lockdown
At the moment it is understandable that many of us (including me) are incredibly stressed right now. But one of the most powerful tools according to Paul McKenn
Coping During the Covid-19 Lockdown and Trying to Deal With it While in Pain
This week has been a week where I seem to have struggled with whatever I have done. We all have them and I’m hoping next week will be much better. I feel guilty
Seeing Your GP During Covid-19 & Helping With Research
Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, and Clinical Director at Patient recently wrote how we must NOT ignore any concerns about our own health or a loved ones health during the
Say a Big “thank You” Today on International #nurse & Midwife Day
There could not be a more fitting tribute to all the #Nurses in the world today on International #Nurse Midwife Day. A big “Thank You” is what they have asked f
It’s Sleep Sunday - Let’s Talk About Melatonin for Sleep & Your Immune System…
It’s Sleep Sunday so let’s talk this week about melatonin for sleep. You can see from the infographic below that it can help in many ways to help you sleep. Pro
Back Pain Blog UK Top Three Podcasts for May
I have listened to lots more Podcasts since the lockdown so I decided it might be nice to leave a review of my top three favourite podcasts of the month. 1. The
10 Things I Will Remember From the Covid-19 Lockdown
I've kept a brief diary and have ten things I will always remember I've done and seen during the COVID-19 lockdown. What are your top ten things you will rememb
Filling Your Time With Something That Puts a Smile on Your Face During the Covid-19 Pandemic
It's essential that we all keep as active in mind and body during this also essential lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are not just the elderly a
9 Natural Remedies to Help With Fatigue During Covid-19 Lockdown
The NHS has some tips on helping with tiredness. Most of us suffer from it from time to time but during this COVID-19 lockdown, many of us are feeling quite let
Students to Nurses Back in the 1950’s
With so much in the news about our nurses and students joining the front line straight from college, I found it really interesting to read the sort of adverts t
How to Deal With Anxiety During Covid-19 Pandemic
30 days of ideas to help with the challenges we are all going through with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all inevitably getting anxious about the present situat
Diary - Week Three of Covid-19 Stay at Home
The last week seemed to have gone by very quickly, I’m not sure why, but my son-in-law started with the COVID-19 symptoms so the whole family have all self isol
World Health Day 7th April - Support Nurses and Midwives Worldwide
Tomorrow, 7th April, is ‘World Health Day’ which celebrates the work of nurses and midwives and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping t
It's Sleep Sunday Let's Talk About Sleep and Covid-19 : Why Sleep Could Help
We all know how important sleep is to our health but at the moment we need our immune system working overtime. The immune system is particularly boosted during
Twenty + Reasons to Learn How to Meditate
During this trying time on us all it is essential that we keep as fit and healthy as possible and one way of achieving this is by learning how to meditate. Here
Diary - Coping With Covid-19 While in Chronic Pain
For many of us in chronic pain just trying to keep in control of it can be an uphill daily battle but with the COVID-19 here it makes it twice as hard. We have