What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Cauda Equina Syndrome is classed as a ‘Spinal Emergency’. The spinal cord extends from the brain down through a canal inside the vertebral column. At each level
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Day Two, Three & Four After My Radiofrequency Ablation Procedure…
Day One after the procedure was extremely comfortable and in fact, my adrenalin seemed to be on overdrive. On day two I felt as though I had gone one step back.
My Day in the Nuffield Brighton Hospital for My Bilateral Sacroiliac Joints Radio Frequency Ablation…
On Friday I went to the Nuffield Brighton Hospital to have Radiofrequency Ablation procedure. I was having this treatment for my bilateral sacroiliac joint pain
Top Eleven Foods to Eat to Beat Inflammation
I keep reading how important the right nutrition is essential to beating inflammation as increasing evidence suggests that some conditions may be accelerated by
The Bowen Technique - a Treatment for Chronic Pain
The Bowen Technique has now joined the group of complementary therapies to be recognised by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which provid
20 Reasons to Read Through Back Pain Blog Posts for June
The Demise of Practical Pain Management 24 REASONS TO READ THROUGH BACK PAIN BLOGS POSTS FOR MAY… HEALTH AWARENESS DAYS/WEEK AND FOR THE MONTH OF JULY… 6 TIPS F
My Next Type of Injection for Pain is Bilateral Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency Ablation
I am going back to the hospital next week for a different type of injection for the pain in my sacroiliac joints called radiofrequency ablation which I am havin
What is Lumbar Spine Osteoarthritis / Degenerative Disc Disease?
What is lumbar spine osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease? 'Degenerative Disc Disease (or DDD) is caused by degeneration of the discs in the spinal column.
What is a Soft Tissue Back Injury?
Soft tissue injuries are a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae of the lower back are supported by many soft tissues including tendons and ligaments att
Can Sugar Cause Headaches?
Can sugar cause headaches? Migraine Relief Centre has written an article on how sugar can cause headaches. They write that consuming too much or too little suga
12 Tips to Help You Feel More Relaxed and Less Stressed
Make your bed the minute you get up from it. Your bedroom will look instantly tidier.After finishing any meal, walk around your home or office at least once or
Do Not Age Sleep Study on How Many Hours Sleep We Need
The sweet spot for sleep isn’t 8 hours? Yes, you heard that correctly. According to a major new study from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University, we
Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Adrenal Fatigue
What is adrenal fatigue? Adrenal fatigue is a debilitating condition which happens when your adrenal glands are not functioning together properly. Cortisol is a
What is Yoga and How to Celebrate it on International Day of Yoga 21st June,2022
What is Yoga? Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. First codified by the sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras around
Healthy Heart — Wellbeing with Relaxing Lavender
Did you know that your heart will beat around 2.5 billion times in your lifetime. How amazing. What I find more incredible is that your heart beats approximatel
7 Reasons Why Running a Hot Bath is Like a Breath of Fresh Air
We all have busy lifestyles now and the majority of us tend to jump in the shower first in the morning and having a bath is at the bottom of your list. When was
World Blood Donor Day 2022 — daneelyunus
Introduction – World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on June 14 across the world to spread awareness about the importance of blood donation for patients
What Does a Slipped Disc Really Mean?
Do the discs in your #spine 'slip'? A slipped or herniated disc is amongst the most debilitating back pain problems - sometimes with added symptoms such as the
6 Tips for Maintaining Your Feet in the Right Shape
Believe it or not, foot and ankle health often gets neglected. If you are a runner, a walker, or someone who spends a lot of time on their feet, it is important
Health Awareness Days/Week and for the Month of July
July seems to be the quietest month for health awareness with a quarter of what is happening this June but every bit helps so here are some awareness days/week
24 Reasons to Read Through Back Pain Blogs Posts for May…
I wrote quite a few posts in May on awareness days and particularly Fibromyalgia. I hope you have enjoyed the posts in May and continue following my blog. 1. 24
Do You Know How to Relax?
Relaxing is very important when you are in chronic pain and we are all guilty of constantly being busy it seems to be par for the cor for us all nowadays. But b
6 Ways to Heal Yourself With Complementary Therapies You Can Do at Home
With a massive choice of complementary therapies available for the pain it's difficult to find out which one suits you best but some therapies you can try yours
6 Ways to Confront Chronic Pain
Dealing with pain that just will not go away is absolutely exhausting so it is essential that you find a way to confront and cope with it. We need to develop co