Can Spinal Cord Stimulators Help You Take Fewer Painkillers?
The use of electrical stimulation to relieve pain began in ancient times with the placement of torpedo fish directly onto painful body parts. Since then, the ap
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European Mobility Awareness Week 16th-22nd September 2022
EUROPEAN MOBILITY AWARENESS WEEK – 16th – 22rd September – is the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. It en
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
Dystonia - Pain in Your Hands or When Writing?
Do you experience pain in your hands or when writing? Dystonia is a condition whereby sometimes it becomes painful to write or play an instrument due to cramps
Hand Reflexology Points for Lower Back Pain
Most people know 'reflexology' as something that is done to your feet but hand reflexology is definitely another technique that is becoming just as popular. Han
More Help for the Debilitating Pain of Sciatica
Every time my back pain alerts pops into my inbox I can almost guarantee that there is another article on sciatica pain. I am not sure if it is because I am now
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Understanding Insomnia
This week on Sleep Sunday we are writing on understanding insomnia. I received an email from Sleep Hubs International Sleep Charity who are hosting a FREE event
Top Five Health Magazine Subscriptions for Christmas
Buying a health subscription for someone who is suffering can be a lovely Christmas gift. It was my friends birthday recently and she has just been diagnosed wi
The Best Hand Reflexology Points for Lower Back Pain
Most people know 'reflexology' as something that is done to your feet but hand reflexology is definitely another technique that is becoming just as popular. Han
Family Support for Patients With Fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain
The effect on family support for patients who are suffering from fibromyalgia or chronic pain is an essential factor in the care of these conditions, especially
Dystonia - Pain in Your Hands or When Writing?
Do you experience pain in your hands or when writing? Dystonia is a condition whereby sometimes it becomes painful to write or play an instrument due to cramps
Wego Health Awards - Back Pain Blog Has a Nomination
Wego Health Awards... WEGO Health is a mission-driven company connecting healthcare with the experience, skills, and insights of Patient Leaders. They are the w
It's Sleep Sunday So Let's Talk About the Best Pillows for Back Pain and Fibromyalgia Sufferers
If you adopt the best pillow positions for people with back pain you may find this really helps your sleep. Tuck Advanced Better Sleep says Individuals who expe
World #fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12th May, 2020
Help us to promote World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on 12th May 2020 in any way you can. Some Fibro groups have created unique ways to help promote awareness. F
Group Therapy for the Treatment of #fibromyalgia and Chronic #pain
Group Therapy for the treatment of #fibromyalgia and chronic #pain. You read something new every day on treatments for #fibromyalgia and chronic #pain, but now
Does Bad Posture Cause Back Pain?
Does bad posture cause back pain? Well of course it does. There are lots of reasons that you are suffering from back pain but sitting and standing badly will de
Can 'to Do' List's Cause Anxiety?
Can 'to do' list's cause anxiety? Appointments, dinners, errands, we're all juggling a million things at once and 'yes' some experts say that 'to do' lists can
#fight Inflammation With Foods That Heal
#Fight inflammation with foods that heal by checking out this infographic from #cottercrunch on Pinterest. The list includes walnuts, avocado, pineapple, leafy
September #pain Awareness Month
The first Pain Awareness Month was held in 2001 and since then the event has gone from strength to strength – Around 75 million Americans are suffering pain and
Special Discount for Backpainbloguk Readers on Tickets for Somnex- the First Dedicated Sleep Show
I am sure you will have seen my post yesterday on SOMNEX'S the 'Sleep Show' which is the first dedicated sleep show in the UK and takes place from the 12th-14th
Why is it That Senior Bloggers Love to Write About Health?
Out of interest, I decided I would take a look for award-winning senior blogs written by senior bloggers. When I tapped in senior/elderly bloggers a few sights
Control My Pain Project - Week Three - Thoughts and Feelings
This is my review on my third week of Control My Pain Program from the Survive Strive Thrive team which was designed to teach people holistic strategies to heal
10 Tips to Help You Cope With the Symptoms of #fibromyalgia
1.If at all possible try to de-stress as apparently stress may trigger #fibromyalgia symptoms. Some of the best de-stress treatments you could try are yoga (som
5 Acts of Kindness That Have Brought Me Joy While in Pain
Simple acts of kindness can bring joy to anyone in pain. My favourite acts of kindness that have brought me joy while in pain are - Someone offering to carry th