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
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A Question to Chronic Pain Sufferers - What's on Your Nightstand/ Bedside Table?
For chronic pain sufferers our bedside table can reveal what we rely on to help us relax and get through the night. As I sit on my bed and look at mine I have m
Surgery in Your Side to Solve a Bad Back
An article in The Mail on Sunday written by Carol Davis stated that there is a pioneering surgery to fix worn out spinal discs which is being carried out by Bri
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
Shine a Purple Light for Fibromyalgia
The month of May is Fibromyalgia awareness month and the 12th May is Fibromyalgia awareness day. To help raise awareness of this condition a fellow sufferer Bei
What Are Complimentary Therapies?
Complementary therapies ('alternative', 'traditional' or 'holistic' therapies) often claim to treat the whole person, rather than the symptom of the disease. Yo
Essential Oils for Arthritis
I have read on a number of occasions how certain essential oils can help with the pain of arthritis but after researching it on Pinterest I felt I had to write
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
Back Pain Show 2017, Friday 19th - Saturday 20th May at St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham
Some more details on this years exhibitors at The Back Pain Show at St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham on Friday 19 - Saturday 20 May 2017. A box of ingenious too
What is CRPS - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS for short is according to the NHS website a poorly understood condition in which a person experiences persistent severe a
The Structures of Lower Back Pain
This brilliant structure poster on Lower Back Pain from Health Blog shows in great detail some of the most common causes and statistics of Lower Back Pain. With
A Cup of Tea for Osteoporosis
Well as if we did not have enough reasons to drink tea, they are now saying that tea can also be the ultimate bone builder for women with Osteoporosis. Apparent
Fibromyalgia and Ulna Nerve Entrapment - Are They Connected?
Back in January I wrote how I had been suffering from pins and needles in my right pinky finger and second finger and my GP had said she thought it was probably
Celebrate National Bed Month With £150 Discount Off a New Mattress
The N:rem sleep systems which I have written about before explain that everybody experiences pain differently. We know that it moves and affects different parts
Misdiagnosis Rampant in Fibromyalgia Experts Say
According to an article on the Pro Health website, which was originally published on NationalPainReport.com, misdiagnosis in fibromyalgia is rampant. Dr. David
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
Are X Rays Safe
Are x rays safe? Well, no-one can actually say 'yes or no' but we should be fully informed about the radiation you receive from scans, especially if you have to
Mixed Views on Barometric Pressure and Fibromyalgia
People with fibromyalgia often claim their symptoms can vary according to temperature changes with symptoms worsening for some, and providing relief for others.
How to Get Back in Control of Your Pain
Back in Control : A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, (Second Edition) by David Hanscom MD is a brilliant book on how to get back in control of your pain.
Massage for Pain Relief
With so many different types of massage to choose from, it makes it quite difficult to decide which one to try and which one you would benefit from the most. Re
Online Fibromyalgia Assessment
If you go to the website WebMD then spend a couple of minutes answering some questions, it will then give you a personalised report to help you talk to our GP a
7 Natural Remedies for Back Pain
Chamomile tea, the chamomile tea will soothe the muscles and calm your mind. I have a mug every night before I go to sleep. Epsom salts are said to reduce swell
Polymyalgia-V-Fibromyalgia
Polymyalgia and Fibromyalgia both end in 'myalgia' which is pain in a muscle or group of muscles. According to Healthline the two conditions are similar in some