National Massage Day & Pro-Touch Awareness Month
Facebook, Lizzie Badger said in these, yes, “unprecedented times”, many people have been asking if this years’ event will still happen – what with our strapline
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Backcare Awareness Week- Back Pain in Nursing October 5th-9th 2020…
BackCare Awareness Week, 5th-9th October, 2020, #backcareawareness The theme for this year’s Backcare Awareness week is Back Pain in Nursing – 5th-9th October 2
Is There a Drug of “hope” for Many People Suffering From Back Pain?
The Daily Mail wrote in their Health section that a new treatment for lower back pain could involve a dose of a drug called ‘tanezumab’ which inhibits nerve act
The Name Matters:Lyme, Fibromyalgia, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome —
Many people with Lyme disease are incorrectly diagnosed as having fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. In my Seattle practice, before I became a Lyme disea
My Hip Bursitis and the Treatment for it
What is bursitis? A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. "Bursae" is the plura
Art Therapy - Painting by Numbers
Finding something relaxing to do to take your mind off the Covid situation over the last few months has been quite a challenge. But, as many of my readers know
8 Reasons Why You Should Give a Complementary Treament a Try
A Complementary Therapy is one that can be used in addition to, or instead of, conventional Western medicine. BUPA explain that Complementary therapies are meth
4 Benefits of Owning a Hot Tub
When owning your first home, it may be difficult to identify things that you need or would like to have in your first residence. Whether you closed on one of th
Which Injection is Ideal for Back Pain -Epidural, Steroid, Facet Joint or Trigger Points?
With so many different types of spinal injections available for back pain its difficult to decide which one to try. In a previous post I decided to do a bit of
It’s Sleep Sunday - Let’s Talk About 5 of the Best Sleep Sprays
It’s’ Sleep Sunday and this week I’m giving you my top 5 Sleep Sprays 1. Botanic Pillow Mist Lavender and Sweet Marjoram £6 available from Boots - This relaxing
The Difference Between Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
If, like me you had never heard of osteopenia then I will explain what this condition is. Web MD write that you should think of it as a midpoint between having
Joint Pain and How to Overcome it
As we get older we all suffer from joint pain. It can become quite a problem for many of us. For a number of years, herbalists have sworn by the effectiveness o
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Tiredness & How to Overcome it
Your energy and tiredness can actually be lifted in different ways. If your struggling just to put one foot in front of the other then you could try some tricks
Supportive Resources for Managing Chronic Pain
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a health condition that causes chronic pain, you might be wondering where to turn for health and advice. After all, manag
8 Interesting Facts About Back Pain
Here are eight really interesting facts about back pain. 1.Up to 7% of people with acute back pain will develop chronic back pain. These chronic patients have c
It’s Sleep Sunday - 5 Reasons You May Not Be Falling Asleep Straight Away
1. Not taking enough time. One of the most common mistakes people make about sleep is thinking there’s this switch that gets triggered as soon as you jump into
Massage Hands and Feet for Tight Muscles
The DAILY Mail Health section wrote about Brendan Smith (pictured), founder of the Sydney-based clinic Village Remedies, who uses Chinese medicine practices to
September - Chronic Pain Awareness Month
Pain Concern write that this month is dedicated to raising public awareness and understanding of pain. Many organisations around the world contribute, including
A Reiki Bath for Total Relaxation
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a complementary therapy which was named after Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese theologist. Reiki is a Japanese word, meaning Universal L
The Best Hand Reflexology Points for Lower Back Pain
Most people know 'reflexology' as something that is done to your feet but hand reflexology is definitely another technique that is becoming just as popular. Han
Your Diet and Cooking for Fibromyalgia
Coping with Fibromyalgia is hard enough for any of us but one of the biggest problems we face is cooking. It may sound stupid to others but to us its a chore th
Things I Have Made During the Pandemic to Help Take My Mind Off My Pain
Apart from my usual blogging which I find very therapeutic I started a few projects at the beginning of lock-down. My first project was my shed ( which I’ve wri
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Kaia Health Pilot Yields Positive Results in Back Pain Relief & Sleep Quality
I thought these results on this latest technology for back pain relief would be of great interest to my readers. "Wellesley, Massachusetts, August 2020 – Harvar
Pain Can Change the Way You Think…
It is quite possible for someone to be a very reasonable and a happy individual, up until the point where they have to live with constant on-going pain. There a