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Why I Decided Against a Nerve Block in My Cervical Spine
As my readers may know I was booked in for a cervical nerve block for my spinal stenosis pain. The nerve conduction studies of my upper limb showed some radicul
National Heart Month - 1st-28th February, 2023
NATIONAL HEART MONTH 1st- 28th February - National Heart Month is an annual event observed in the UK, which aims to raise awareness about heart diseases. It enc
Electromagnetic Therapy for Pain Relief
Electromagnetic therapy is a non-invasive form of functional medicine that can be used to treat everything from depression and Parkinson's to chronic pain and m
Could Ultrasound Be a Good Treatment for Back Pain and Fibromyalgia?
Ultrasound utilizes sound waves of a frequency that is too high for the human ear to hear. It can be given to you by physiotherapists to treat various aches and
A Few Interesting Facts About Back Pain
Did you know that?... In a 1988 study by the British Holistic Medical Association of those suffering from chronic pain, they preferred the Alexander Technique a
Osteoporosis and Ways to Help Improve Your Bone Health
Osteoporosis (brittle bones) is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more prone to fracture. It develops slowly over several years and is oft
3 Simple, Effective Ways to Relieve Pain…
Nobody wants to deal with pain, but it can be a common part of life. From random aches to chronic pain because of a condition, it can dramatically impact your l
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and the Many Treatments Available for This Type of Pain
As my readers know I have been suffering from bilateral sacroiliac joint dysfunction problems for quite some time and last year had some steroid injections into
National Bone and Joint Week 12th-20th October, 2022
NATIONAL BONE AND JOINT WEEK – 12th – 20th October – Bone and Joint Action Week are held annually from October 12-20 with activities focused on disorders includ
Backcare Awareness Week 3rd - 7th October 2022
BackCare is UK’s national charity for back and neck pain since 1968. Back pain doesn’t kill, it tortures – destroying lives and livelihoods. It accounts for hal
World's Largest Trial in the UK: 86 Percent Want to Keep 4-Day Week
The world’s largest trial of a 4-day week in the UK has got off to a successful start and is already showing very positive results. So positive, in fact, that 8
My Positive Covid-19 Test Result & Numerous Negative Results Before it
So, basically, the only way we truly know if we have contracted Covid-19 is by doing a Rapid Antigen Test but how come you can start with the symptoms and yet n
World Reflexology Week 19th-25th September 2022
WORLD REFLEXOLOGY WEEK – 19th – 25th September – World Reflexology Week takes place every year in the last full week in September. It is about promoting reflexo
Balance Awareness Week 18th-24th September 2022
BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK – 18th – 24th September – While most people may not be familiar with the word “vestibular”—a system in your inner ear that sends signals
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 13th - 19th September, 2022
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks and damages the joints and, sometimes, other organs. RA is
Health Awareness Days/Weeks and for the Month of October
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – 1st – 31st October - Every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. Breast
Know Your Blood Pressure Number Awareness Week 5th-11th September 2022
KNOW YOUR NUMBER AWARENESS WEEK – 5th – 11th September – the biggest blood pressure testing awareness event. Every September, volunteers give free blood pressur
Seeing a Chiropractor for Headaches
With Migraine Awareness Week on the 5th-14th of September, I thought this article on Amazines was very interesting. Of course, as stated in the article, it is n
What is the Difference Between a Disc Protrusion/Bulge/Herniated and a Slipped Disc?
What is the difference between a disc protrusion/bulge/herniated and a slipped disc? A disc protrusion is typically classified as a disc with less than 180 degr
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
What is Osteoarthritis & How to Manage it?
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and can cause joints to feel stiff and painful. It is more common in older peop
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
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