A Close Look at Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A close look at #fibromyalgia symptoms... There are a large number of symptoms of #fibromyalgia but the main symptoms as listed on the Fibromyalgia Support Netw
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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
Nurse Training Advert in the 1950's
With so many people out of work these days, even in the medical profession, I found it really interesting to read the sort of adverts that were out in the 1950'
15 Top Tips on How to Get a Better Nights Sleep When Suffering From #fibromyalgia
Sleep is essential in life and without it, all sorts of problems can arise. In today's fast moving lifestyles we don't always have time to chill prior to going
Control My Pain Project - Week Two -Biopsychosocial Approach
This is my review on my second week of Control My Pain Program from the Survive Strive Thrive team which was designed to teach people holistic strategies to hea
Review on a Posture Correcting Shirt for Back and Spinal Pain
I have been trying out the Posture correcting Shirt from ActivePosture.co.uk which has NeruoBand technology to help with back and spinal pain. For years I have
8 Natural Remedies to Help With Fatigue
1. If you are suffering from a case of afternoon slumps then eat or smell peppermint. It is known to wake up and help decrease fatigue. In fact research at the
Back Pain Awareness Week 8th-12th October, 2018 (#backpainweek)
Back Pain Awareness Week (#backpainweek) this year is the 8th-12th October, and the theme this year is back pain in older adults. Backcare write that Back pain
#fibromyalgia Pain and the Change of Seasons
It's that time of year that most #fibromyalgia sufferers (including me) dread. As the seasons change from summer to autumn then winter (unless you are in Ozz :)
Celebrities and Many Others With Fibromyalgia
Celebrities and many others #fibromyalgia have been in the news a few times this year which all sufferers have to agree has actually helped to raise awareness o
#polarity Therapy for Chronic Pain and #fibromyalgia
#Polarity Therapy is a treatment for chronic pain and #fibromyalgia. This therapy was devised by Dr. Randolph Stone (1890-1983), and amalgamates other healing t
Control My Pain Project Week One - Science of Pain
I am in my first week of Control My Pain Program from the Survive Strive Thrive team which was designed to teach people holistic strategies to heal their pain.
5 Important Points to Remember to Avoid Back Pain When Redesigning at Home
Five important points to remember to avoid #backpain when redesigning at home:- Benchtop height - Low benchtops are a common cause of #backpain so it’s best to
Wego Patient Leaders & Awards on UK Health Radio
As I am sure most of you will have seen #Backpainuk has been nominated for an award from WEGO Health which was a lovely surprise for me and then I was told I am
Polymyalgia or Fibromyalgia, What is the Difference?
I have written an article before on #backpainbloguk about Polymyalgia Rheumatica which my sister was diagnosed with a few years ago but both Polymyalgia Rheumat
#backpainuk's List of 9 of the Best Online Support Groups for Chronic Pain
#Backpainuk's list of the best #chronicpain online support groups. Group support can be a lifeline to someone in chronic pain whether it's a local group or an o
5 of the Best Yoga Apps
YOGA WAKE UP... Wake up to the sounds of yoga and meditation. The Yoga Wake Up app for iPhone delivers yoga audio sequences you can do from bed for an easier tr
Depression Symptoms in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Depression and anxiety impact bodily symptoms differently in patients with fibromyalgia, according to a study from the University of Iowa This, they say, may ex
Back Pain Blog Nominated for a UK Health Radio Outstanding Contribution Award
I was delighted to receive an email today from UK Health Radio saying that I have been nominated for a UK Health Radio Oustanding Contribution Award for my work
Another Exhausting Week at an NHS Hospital
As many of my readers will have read I have been back and forth to support my elderly (93 years young) Dad in his local NHS Hospital in Manchester. 3 weeks ago
Do You Experience 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
My Fibro Team, the Social Network for Those Living With Fibromyalgia
My Fibro Team is a social network for those living with Fibromyalgia which makes it easy for you to: get the emotional support you need from others like you, an
Control My Pain Project for People With Chronic Pain
Control my pain project is a brilliant program was designed to teach people holistic strategies to heal their pain, put together by Survive Strive Thrive. Chron
I'm Having a Vent Today as I Am Sick and Tired of Pain
When I first started this blog I used to write on a daily basis how I was feeling which always seemed to help me get through some of my worst days. Nowadays I s