Does Taking NSAIDS for Back Pain Mask Inflammation in MRI Scans?
In a recent article I found on the Medical Republic website they write that taking the common drug NSAIDs for back pain may mean pain is mistakenly attributed t
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Reactiv8 as a Treatment for Lower Back Pain
The ReActiv8 neurostimulation system allows the body to regain control of the multifidus, providing functional lumbar stability and reducing pain. The ReActiv8
Psoriatic Arthritis and Chronic Fatigue
Both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are chronic diseases that worsen over time. However, you might have periods when your symptoms improve or go away tempora
Its Diabetes Awareness Week This Week 12th-18th June
Morning blood sugar, pre-meal blood sugar, counting carbs. HbA1c, blood pressure, how many carbs were in that sandwich again? Diabetes can feel like a never-end
What it Means When They Say You Have a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve can give you localized pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and other common health complaints. You may also experience a feeling of pins and needle
What is the Difference Between Myofascial Pain -V- Disc Pain?
As most of my readers know I suffer from chronic back pain. Nowadays spinal fusion is not used as the first choice for prolapsed discs with pain management bein
Simple Tips for Staying Hydrated
Summer is a lovely time of the year but it also comes with heat. This heat can often get so intense that you find yourself feeling seriously out of sorts. This
9 Fragrant Scents to Grow and Create Your Own Aromatherapy Garden
For hundreds of years, people have believed that scents have the power to boost your mood, health, and well being. Now, a scientific study has proved that this
How to Cope With Hayfever Naturally
For hayfever sufferers, enjoying sunny spring and summer days is often a longed-for luxury, with the season spent sniffling and sneezing instead. And if missing
Celebrate World Meditation Day on May 21st
World Meditation Day May 21st - This day marks a day organized to bring awareness to the benefits of meditation around the world. Organizers are lobbying for th
Twenty Tips for Newly Diagnosed Fibromyalgia Sufferers
If you have been newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia here are a few tips to help you deal with the condition. 1. Never be afraid to ask for help, be it with the s
June Health Awareness Month/Days/Weeks
June is full of awareness days for health this year which is listed below. MEN'S HEALTH MONTH MEN'S HEALTH WEEK JUNE 12th - 18th – June - Anchored by a Congress
Which Sports Burn the Most Calories? General Health Magazine
Sports are a great way to get fit and stay healthy. But not all sports are created equal when it comes to burning calories. Some sports require more physical ex
The Many Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
People living with an "invisible" illness don't just have to content with chronic pain and fatigue, there are many other symptoms with Fibromyalgia which includ
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Beauty Sleep and What We Need
Studies show that poor sleep can result in poor cardiovascular health, particularly for women, and that circadian rhythm disruption could be an understudied ris
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and World Fibromyalgia Day May 12th 2023 #supportfibro
World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day May 12th and Fibromyalgia Awareness Month May 1st-30th – May is the month we all come together to educate and raise awareness a
Vitamin D Deficiency After a Dark Winter
Vitall wrote "Customers testing for Vitamin D with Vitall show that the UK average Vitamin D level is 76.8 nmol/L. This is inline with previous estimations, wit
Medical Myths About Back Pain
‘If you have back pain, you need bedrest until it improves’ - myth or fact. According to Study Finds writes that The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’
Tips for Active April 2023 — The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) Blog
Every month, Action for Happiness produces a calendar packed with daily actions we can take to increase our own happiness and that of others around us. This Apr
Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain…
Shoulder pain can significantly affect an individual's quality of life, making daily activities difficult to perform. If left untreated, shoulder pain can becom
World Health Organisations Take on Musculoskeletal Health
According to the World Health Organisation fact sheet on Musculoskeletal Health there are Approximately 1.71 billion people have musculoskeletal conditions worl
Know Your Back Story - a National Health Awareness Campaign
Know Your Back Story is a National Health Awareness Campaign addressing the physical and emotional aspects of mobility due to low back pain and leg pain LSS. It
Research Reveals Yoga Could Improve Heart Health — General Health Magazine
Recent research has shown that incorporating yoga into one’s exercise routine may have significant benefits for heart health. Studies have found that practicing
10 Different Types of Massage for Back Pain Relief
Massage can bebut some very relaxing and some can work better than others. There are a number of different types of massage. Here's a list of them... Chair Mass