What is the True Cost of Facet Joint Injections?
Today I had my third lot of facet joint injections on the NHS at the Circle Nottingham Hospital. For me personally these injections (I have one in both sides of
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My Back Pain Tips, What Are Yours?
With so many people offering you advice on how to deal with back pain it's difficult sometimes to know which advice to take. The internet is full to the brim of
Why Do Women Feel Chronic Pain More Than Men ?
Why do women feel chronic pain more than men? Well according to Pain News Network it's basically because their brains work differently. Women suffer from a high
Spinal Cord Stimulators Lowers Medication Use
An article recently said that having a Spinal Cord Stimulator, which is a tiny battery-powered transmitter similar to a pacemaker which is fitted for chronic pa
Can You Look to Well to Be Poorly ?
Looking at myself looking ill is not something I like seeing. So, come hell or high water, no matter how rough I feel I 'always' make the effort with how I look
Day Two After Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
On Thursday I had my ulnar nerve release without transposition. I arrived at 7am as requested and was surprised to find my consultant ready and waiting to start
Back Pain Show 2017 - Only 48 Hours to Go
With the Back Pain Show 2017 only 48 hours away keep your eyes on their twitter page which is full to the brim of all the exhibitors and activities and talks (w
Ulnar Nerve Surgery and Spinal Facet Joint Injections
I have had a number of appointments this week with regards to my ulnar nerve decompression surgery next week. One appointment I had was with my pain consultant
How to Keep a Pain Diary (free Download)
Sometimes the best way for a member of your medical team to see the full picture of your pain is to have it all written down.Chronic pain conditions are often h
My Surgery for Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
After suffering since December with numbness and tingling in the small and ring fingers, and pain in the elbow and fingers, I tried all the conservative methods
My Five Must Have's for Pain Relief - What Are Yours?
My electric heat pad, which is a Beurer which is available on Amazon and other website, heat is something I use for pain relief on a daily basis. My horseshoe n
The Joy of Joya Shoes for People With Back Problems
We all know how shoes can affect our lumber spine and other parts of our back but people with back problems need to be extremely careful with the type of shoes
New Sciatica Relief Cushion to Be Launched at Back Pain Show
A new sciatica relief cushion is to be launched at The Back Pain Show in May 19th/20th in Birmingham, with Sciatica Pain Relief, Ian Garside who is the inventor
The Bowen Technique for Pain Relief in Fibromyalgia and Back 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
Aromatherapy Massage for Pain Relief
According to an article in 'Arthritis Today', recent studies corroborate the use of aromatherapy for pain relief. Aromatherapy is a combination of two words “ar
How to Create a Tranquil Bedroom to Rest and Relax in
I have blogged before about how I need my afternoon nap to get through my day, and I can honestly say that I just cannot manage my pain as well without it. I sp
Huntingdon Disease - Fund Raising Event
What is Huntington's Disease - Huntington’s disease, which is often called HD, is an hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. It used to be known as H
Hot or Cold for Pain Relief
Hot or cold for pain relief that is the question? Well for me personally it has to be heat without a question of a doubt. For years I have been using an electri