What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arthritis?
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that causes many painful muscles (poly= many, myalgia = muscle pain). Any muscles can be affected, but
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Yet Another Blog Award for Back Pain Blog UK
I received an email this morning from the founder of Feedspot, Anuj Agarwal to personally congratulate me as my blog Back Pain Blog UK… has been selected by the
Can Herbal Remedies for Pain Work as Well as Traditional Medication?
Can herbal remedies for pain work as well as traditional medication? Every day you will read something online or in a paper or magazine about different side-eff
Are You an Unsung Hero of the Natural World?
Are you an unsung hero of the natural world or do you know someone else who is an unsung hero? UK Health Radio are on the look out for outstanding contributors
How Compatible Are Mobility Scooters With Cars ?
How Compatible are Mobility Scooters with Cars?... When you suffer from back pain or a disability, a mobility scooter can prove invaluable. However, it can be d
Fma UK Fighting for Freedom From Fibromyalgia
FMA UK is a charity fighting for freedom from fibromyalgia. If you are looking for a helpline, forum, support group, booklets and the latest news on fibromyalgi
6p a Day Supplements That Can Help With Fibromyalgia Pain
A 6p a day supplement that can help with fibromyalgia pain could help with the tender points of fibromyalgia patients. A recent article in the Daily Express spo
Review on the Beldray Double Sided Spray Mop
For anyone who suffers from back pain keeping your wooden floors clean can be quite daunting but using the Beldray Double Sided Spray Mop makes it as easy as pi
Another Blog Award for Back Pain Blog UK
Another blog award for Back Pain Blog UK, whoop... I received an email this morning from the founder of Feedspot, Anuj Agarwal to personally congratulate me as
Coping With Adversity
You will meet many adversities in your life but coping with adversity when you are trying to manage chronic pain can be quite a challenge for anyone. I've suffe
Review on Spine Aligners Insoles for Lower Back Pain
Back Pain Help kindly sent me some Spine Aligners insoles for lower back pain to see what I thought of them. Due to my previous spinal surgeries I now have a sl
New Blood Test for Chronic Pain
A recent article in Fibromyalgia Treating says that a blood test that was developed by Australian researchers called “painHS” can identify color changes in immu
Cupping Therapy for Chronic Pain
Cupping therapy is given by using glass cups to create localised partial vacuums. It’s an ancient Chinese therapy, found in records dating back 3500 years, and
What's Another Option Instead of Facet Joint Injections
What is another option instead of facet joint injections which have been stopped in most areas in the UK. Some postcodes are still receiving these injections bu
3 Podcasts You Should Be Listening to
These 3 podcasts on pain are well worth listening to. Like Mind, Like Body which is on Player FM is from Curable Health which is an app for pain. They say can o
Six of My Favourite Quotes on Pain
These are some of my favourite quotes on PAIN which I have put on some of my own personal pictures from around the UK and Europe. I hope you enjoy them. "The le
5 Free Kindle Health Books Worth Reading Over the Bank Holiday Weekend
The sun is out and it's a Bank Holiday weekend :) so make the most of it and enjoy reading a FREE Kindle book on Amazon. Insomnia: Natural Cures: Complete Guide
6 Pleasant Things to Do When You Are in Pain
It's very hard to do much when you are in pain but something simple could help you get through a bad patch. Maybe give one a go... Write a letter to a friend. W
The Ultimate Guide to Fibromyalgia, M.e and Chronic Fatigue...flare Magazine
Flare Magazine is the ultimate guide to Fibromyalgia, M.E Chronic Fatigue and to help raise awareness of these conditions. The magazine was brought about throug
#fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12th May 2018, Events
Help us to promote Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on 12th May 2018 in any way you can. Some Fibro groups have created unique ways to help promote awareness. To mark
Top 4 New Fibromyalgia Books of the Month
The Fibromyalgia Coach, Feel Better, Change Lives, And Find Your Best Job Ever, Tami Stackelhouse - In her second book, The Fibromyalgia Coach, Tami Stackelhous
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
Making Your Garden Accessible, a Guide From Stairlift Reviews
Making Your Garden Accessible - The Definitive Guide is a guide written by Stairlift Reviews and a must-read for anyone who struggles to get around their garden
Five Reasons Why You Have Severe Low Back Pain First Thing in the Morning
First thing in the morning is the worst time of day for me as I am always in a lot of pain and discomfort when I first get up. Suffering from an acute low back