Covid-19 Isolation and How to Prevent Being Bored at Home
So this weekend our adult children decided we need to self isolate even before the government made it a requirement for the over 70’s. They felt that because th
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What’s All the Buzz About Pain and Neuromodulation
Harvard Health Publishing wrote that “ Chronic pain is an enigma for both pain doctors and their patients: difficult to understand (as everyone’s pain is differ
Lacking in Vitamin D - is That Causing Back Pain and/or Fibromyalgia?
After meeting my new Pain Team last week I was sent for a blood test to check my Vitamin D levels. Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency include - Getting sick and i
Yoga Poses and Books to Help Relieve Back Pain and Fibromyalgia
Yoga is very effective for relieving back pain, and thousands of people have used it to strengthen their muscles and alleviate the pain in their backs. It’s gre
The NHS New Way to Treat Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
As most of my readers will know I moved from the Midlands last July to the South. For the past 20 years, I had a great Pain Team looking after me in the Midland
Different Types of Tests for Back Pain Problems
The first thing that most doctors will do when you see them about a persistent case of back pain will be to ask you a series of questions. They’ll want to know
All About Invisalign Dentist in Melbourne Advises How to Maintain the Appliance
Wherever you look now you see so many people with beautiful smiles. Back in my day it was those awful braces but so much has changed since then, I thought you m
Occupational Therapy for People in Chronic Pain
On the NHS website their description of Occupational Therapy is 'Occupational therapy aims to improve your ability to do everyday tasks if you're having difficu
In the News Today Tuesday - Health Trusts Head for Italy to Recruit Nurses
In the news today from BBC Health News they say that health trusts head for Italy to recruit nurses. It says that two Cumbrian health trusts are travelling to I
Sixteen Things That Can Trigger Back Pain
Believe it or not, there are some very strange things that can trigger your back pain, as well as the usual things that you should avoid. 1.Your wallet in your
The Emotional, Physical and Mental Pain of Moving Homes
As I am sure most of my readers know I have been in the process for the last seven months of moving from my home of 33 years in Nottinghamshire to the sunny Wes
Antidepressants for Chronic Lower Back Pain
I read an article recently in The Daily Mail Good Health about how antidepressants may reduce chronic lower back pain. In the journal Pain Medicine, a study led
A Big “thank You” to My Amazing Pain Consultant at Circle Nottingham Hospital
Lee from The Fibro Blogger Directory wrote a post on Facebook asking us all to think about writing a thank you post to a doctor or health person that has looked
Dealing With Depression With Chronic Pain
Depression is quite common with people suffering from chronic pain. I mean who wouldn't feel a bit low when trying to cope with constant pain but there is help
Hydrotherapy as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis, Back Pain and Fibromyalgia
Research has shown that if you suffer from fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis pain in the knee or hip, then aerobic and stretching exercises in warm water can help
My Interview on UK Health Radio on Funding for Facet Joint Injections
I have written in the past about facet joint injections for back pain. A cervical, thoracic or lumbar facet joint injection involves injecting a small amount of
Low Level Laser Therapy for Chronic Pain
Low-level laser therapy is a red or near infra-red light, applied from a low power laser specifically for therapeutic usage, where the light penetrates deep int
Another Blog Award Nomination From Wego Health Activist Award
I have just had an email saying that I have a second nomination for another Health Activist Award – the Best in Show: Blog! This second nomination appears on my
Doctor in the House Episode 4 on Fibromyalgia
I wrote a few weeks ago about the 'Doctor in the House' episode which was about chronic pain and fibromyalgia which I finally managed to catch up with on BBC Ip
I Cannot Fault the NHS
I know there is a lot of negative news about the NHS at the moment but after watching 'Hospital' on BBC 2 last night it shows you the pressure some of the hospi