I have decided to retire from writing my back pain blog which I started back in 2007. I never thought it would still be active and growing in 2024 and have over 900 subsribers. I have made some lovely friends through my blog and will continue to watch their progress and health but for now ..read more

Many people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and bring inner peace. It can also help with stress, improve your general health and help you to think clearly. It’s something you can do wherever you are, by focusing on something else around you instead of your thoughts, worries and obsessions. You ..read more

I’ve read many articles in the past on how light is important to health and can effect mental health in a positive way. In an article in Forbes they said that ‘Bad lighting is associated with a range of ill-health effects, both physical and mental, such as eye strain, headaches, fatigue and also stress and ..read more

What is the biggest cause of a Fibromyalgia flare-up? Well, apparently it’s The Weather – which I am sure most of us knew that anyway. The UK is experiencing the second heatwave of this summer and I know I am suffering at the moment. How about you? Fibromyalgia flare-ups are a temporary increase in the number and/or ..read more

If you have been newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia here are a few tips to help you deal with the condition. 1. Never be afraid to ask for help, be it with the shopping, cooking or cleaning. As most sufferers tend to ‘look fine’ most people do not realise the pain they are suffering inside, so ..read more

Why is water good for your back? Healthy spinal discs contain about 80% water. There are two parts of a disc. A tough outer ring of ligament fibers called the Annulus Fribosus, and a jelly-filled inner core called the nucleus pulposus. The jelly-filled center is made up of collagen and, water. Both the outer shell ..read more

I don’t know about you but nowadays it seems like CBD products are popping up everywhere! From iced lattes to bath soaks, and it is quickly becoming the next big thing in the wellness world. Of course its nothing new, cannabis enthusiasts have long been excited about the health benefits of CBD as a source ..read more

It’s estimated that 50-80% of chronic pain patients report sleep disturbances. The worst is when pain and sleep loss get into a downward spiral of awfulness, leading to a low quality of life. Pain makes it hard to sleep, poor sleep makes the pain subjectively worse, and both lead to depression, which also affects sleep disorders and pain experience. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a possible solution for both living with pain and alleviating problem sleep. Pain medication has a profound influence on sleep, e ..read more

#CycleToWorkDay – The UK’s biggest celebration of cycle commuting is back on 1st August, 2024. Whether you’ve never cycled before, not ridden in a while or cycle every day, Cycle to Work Day is for you. It’s a day to get in the saddle and experience the brilliant benefits everyday cycling offers – mental, physical and financial – first-hand. Do I have to cycle to work? Our event may be called Cycle to Work Day but we know that commuting looks different in 2024. So, we encourage any and all types of bike rides – whether it’s cycling to the shops, to pick the kids up from school ..read more

Back pain is a problem that plagues many people, and there isn’t often a quick fix for it. When you have chronic back pain, you might not want to rely on painkillers too much to help treat it. Fortunately, there are other things that you can do to help relieve your pain. One of the things that you can do is make lifestyle changes, including making alterations around your home. When you’re able to move in the right way and rest in the right way, it can make a big difference to your back pain and how you feel. There are multiple changes that you can make around your home that could help to reduc ..read more