pain
A blog about pain and associated health conditions and topics, such as back pain, fibromyalgia, and back pain.
4 Jan
Understanding and Managing Kneecap Pain
Kneecap pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is a common ailment that affects individuals of all ages. Characterized by a dull, aching discomfort around the front of the knee, this condition can hinder one’s ability to perform daily activities and enjoy an active lifestyle. This comprehensive guide will delve into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies for kneecap pain, equipping readers with the knowledge to understand and address this pervasive issue.
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5 Nov
4 Myths About Ear Infections You Need To Know
What is an ear infection? An ear infection is an infection which can affect any part of the ear. The middle ear is located directly behind the eardrum and this sort of infection is usually caused by trapped bacteria and …
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30 Jul
Simple steps for growing your daily wellbeing & long term happiness
? Know what your body needs to heal & meal prep in advance to make it easier for you to stay on track. ? Drink plenty of water daily. Take a thermos with you so you can fill with hot …
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30 Jul
Going Vegan? ?
You may already know of the many benefits of going Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Flexitarian; ? To name a few: * Better digestion * Improved metabolism * Improved energy levels * Improved circulation * Healthy weight loss * Improved detoxification ability …
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18 Jul
Tips to begin reducing stress, anxiety, and pain, naturally
Did you know? ???????? ———————————- Did you know Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients we require to function? . Magnesium is responsible for over 300 enzyme systems that regulate important biochemical reactions in the body. Its most important …
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15 May
Do I need my tonsils removed?
Many people who suffer from tonsillitis frequently ask if they need their tonsils removing. This is done by tonsillectomy – a surgical procedure which involves removing the tonsils. The recommended treatment for tonsillitis depends on its severity, how often it …
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22 Jan
Low Fodmap Diet is Not for Everyone
Greetings! It is the IBS savvy teen, Laura. Being in the IBS community for quite some time, I thought I should share my experience with the lowfod map diet. If you do not know what that is, it is an …
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16 Jan
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
When it comes to our physical health problems, it’s important that we also consider our mental wellbeing. As a psychotherapist with a background in Health Psychology, the link between our physical and mental health is always at the forefront of …
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24 Oct
Assortment of arthritis and pain management questions answered in our online clinic
You might have taken part in our recent two-week Online Clinic on Arthritis & Pain Management, where we teamed up with Össur and Pharma Medico Limited, manufacturers of LithoLexal®. The clinic was kindly supported by Arthritis Action, the Institute of Osteopathy …
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23 May
Why You Might Need Hip Surgery
The hip is a crucially important joint in the body. Problems with it create severe difficulties with walking and can subsequently affect the back, knees, ankles, and feet. Issues with the hips are often addressed with surgical intervention, even though …
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23 Apr
Work”Out” or Work”In” ?
I talk rather alot about working “In”as well as” Out” in my sessions but how do you know when to work “in” and not work “out”? It’s really simple protocol but as ever you need to be accurate and …
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21 Sep
A Guide to…Migraines
We have all suffered the discomfort of a headache at some point in our lives, but anyone who has ever suffered from migraines knows all too well the misery and suffering that this condition can cause. Migraines are a disorder …
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11 Sep
Is the Robocop knee brace the new ‘must have’ for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis? The celebrities seem to think that it is …
Recent media stories, a landmark study and the Autumn/Winter TV schedules highlight the Össur Unloader’s ability to offer pain relief, improve function and maintain a healthy lifestyle Recent national news stories (London, UK – August, 2017) have drawn attention to the …
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6 Oct
A spoonful, a spoon less
“Day in bed for me it seems…#spoonie.” You may have seen tweets or posts similar to this pop up on your social media news feed which include #spoonie. For many of you that do know what it means, it’s probable …
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5 Jan
Depression and Pain: Are They Really Linked?
It is estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of mental health problem during our lives, with depression being the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in the United Kingdom. Mentally and physically draining, depression can seriously …
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18 Dec
May the force be with you …
Star Wars is everywhere. It is THE film of the year, with some of the original cast back to grace the big screen, including Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. Sadly, David Prowse who played Darth Vader, also affectionately …
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24 Nov
Tips to ease ear infection pain in children
Middle ear infections (acute otitis media) are one of the most common childhood illnesses. More than 80% of children will have at least one infection by their third birthday, and nearly 100% will have experienced an episode by age five. …
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23 Nov
The Most Common Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them
Back pain is something which thousands of people experience and live with, sometimes for years at a time. Back pain is something which can affect anyone: fitness fanatics, office workers, drivers, professional athletes or any number of individuals. It can …
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12 Nov
The Most Common Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them
Back pain is something which thousands of people experience and live with, sometimes for years at a time. Back pain is something which can affect anyone: fitness fanatics, office workers, drivers, professional athletes or any number of individuals. It can …
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1 Oct
Pain Management and TCM
As a traditionally trained Acupuncturist I regularly get people coming to me for the treatment of pain; often as a last resort but also as part of a holistic pain management strategy working in partnership with other health professionals …
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28 Sep
Back Pain and Bedtime: Top Ways to Sleep Better and Wake Up Refreshed
Back pain during the night can lead to drowsy days and grumpy ways. If you’re struggling with this, as many people are, here are some smart tips to be more comfortable and get a good night’s rest. Get Into The …
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7 Sep
13 symptoms never to ignore
A large number of people have a habit of ignoring potentially serious symptoms. This may have dire consequences for the individuals concerned as delays in diagnosing cancer can lead to disastrous outcomes in terms of treatment and potential cure. There …
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27 Aug
Needles? Ouch! 10 Myths About Acupuncture
There are a lot of myths about acupuncture, a medical model that has been around for over 4000 years and used successfully to improve the health and well being of people around world. Below are 10 of the common acupuncture …
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11 Jun
Natural Ways to Increase Pain Tolerance
Living with chronic pain can be a life sentence and many struggle every day. Although pain killers such as Codeine that you buy with a prescription in the UK can help, they are not recommended to be taken for an indefinite …
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10 Jun
How An Ergonomic Chair Can Benefit You
Are you one of the ten million office workers in the UK? Have you ever thought about your work station and how much time during the day you spend sat down on your chair? Well according to BUPA around 1 …
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4 Jun
Never say never …
In February this year I wrote a blog about my running – or should I say a lack of! Late last year, the GP had sent me to the hospital for X-rays as I’d been complaining of very sore knee …
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1 Jun
Accommodating the ageing body!
These observations are offered for the benefit of anyone of bus-pass age who is getting annoying aches and pains and is attributing them to ‘age’ or the onset of arthritis…. A year or so ago my right hip was starting to …
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26 Mar
Is your bed giving you a good night’s sleep?
Sleep is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Without enough sleep we can be grumpy and irritable, find it hard to concentrate during the day, and will often suffer with other health issues such as headaches, back …
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22 Dec
HotRox Handwarmers
With my chest condition, direct application of heat can immediately make breathing comfortable again. And when I’m gasping and wheezing with my chest feeling like it’s caught in a vice, there are a number of avenues I try to keep …
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11 Dec
Skin Deep Behind The Mask – charity founder Shabana shares her journey in national media.
Recently we were pleased to announce our collaboration with the charity Skin Deep Behind the Mask across all of our skin related forums. Together it is our belief and aim that this will provide a greater support network and platform …
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8 Dec
Dream a little dream.
Lets talk about inspiration. Specifically inspiration to lose weight. Why are you putting yourself through the upheaval of making all these changes? Lets face it, its a right pain in the arse so whats your motivation? Are you doing it …
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17 Nov
How “Seconds Matter” to someone living with arthritis
With more than 100 forms of arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, the cost to the UK for musculoskeletal conditions is over £5billion annually. With Arthritis being a disease that affects more than 10 million people of all ages across the UK, …
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28 Oct
The Pillow Fort: A Magazine For Chronic Health Problems
Living with a condition today is very different from when I was first diagnosed. It’s much easier to find documentation, research and advice on any number of strange health problems. Spelling Teitze’s Syndrome correctly is something of a demand for …
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25 Aug
“Breathing’s Just a Luxury”
I was incredibly moved by Saz’s recent post about how some Coldplay lyrics had proven to have a deeper meaning relating to her experiences with Epilepsy. I feel the same when it comes to my own condition. There are certain …
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9 Aug
When Did I Need Help?
When it comes to this question, the answer for all three of my conditions seems to be “months before I actually tried to get any”. It’s pretty much the case of everyone I meet, a total reversal of hypochondriacs and …
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1 Aug
No Pain, No Gain? Keeping Fit with Tietze syndrome
I know that almost all gyms and fitness instructors have long-since moved away from the die-hard dedication to “No pain, no gain” but it can still be a psychological issue for someone with a chronic pain condition. Depending on what …
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24 Jun
Surprising Responses to Chronic Conditions
It never fails to amaze me how people can instantly become Drs and start prescribing you treatments, no matter what the condition. Some people will offer you home remedies, some will tell you about an amazing new treatment they heard …
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19 Mar
The Things We Give Up For Our Conditions
It’s been a long time since I’ve breathed as confidently as I do now. My chronic pain condition seems to be fading away of its own accord and I’m left dumbfounded at the grip it has had on my life …
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3 Mar
Endometriosis UK’s Awareness Week Campaign – 3rd-9th March, 2014
Women and young girls are waiting an average of two years before consulting their GP about difficult or painful periods. The Diagnosis Survey by Endometriosis UK found that women and young girls do not realise that what they are suffering …
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13 Sep
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
I often find myself working with clients suffering from IBS, both in my Hypnotherapy and in my Personal Training capacities. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or ‘IBS’, is a disorder involving a collection of symptoms that can include abdominal pain and cramping …
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14 Aug
Using Self-Hypnosis To Create Numbness & Anaesthesia
This article is the one promised in my previous article here at my Health Talk blog; it’s aim is to further and develop your self-hypnosis skill set for applications of self-directed pain relief. During lectures in recent years and when …
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14 Aug
Self-Hypnosis for pain blocking
In an exchange in an online clinic here at the TalkHealth website regarding pain relief for fibromyalgia sufferers I explained that self-hypnosis can be utilized greatly and thought it would be useful to share a couple of ways and means …
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3 Jun
Ibuprofen & increased heart rhythm
Last week, as normal, I was woken up by my alarm/clock radio at bang on 6am, just in time to hear the news. The first story was about the use of Ibuprofen and the risk of increased heart problems … …
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20 May
Knee pain sufferers let down by lack of treatment choice
Research released today has laid bare the sorry state of Britain’s knees – with 1 in 4 Britons stating they have suffered from knee pain in the last year[1] and 81% of sufferers currently in pain. A third (34%) of …
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26 Mar
American study confirms people benefit from osteopathy treatment for lower back pain
A recent report from the USA states that people with low back pain may benefit from a hands-on treatment known as osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) more than they do from ultrasound therapy. The study published in Annals of Family Medicine …
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13 Feb
The Back Pain Show 2013: FREE tickets for everyone, courtesy of talkhealth
The Back Pain Show 2013 is the UK’s largest event dedicated people (like you) living with back pain, and the health professionals that treat them. Taking place on 22-23 February 2013 in Olympia, London, this is the one-stop-shop for back …
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19 Oct
Back To Basics – Take Control of Back and Neck Pain
If the statistics are to be believed – and sometimes at least they must be right – then 17 million people in the UK are affected by back pain. That is 80% of us and certainly includes me – and …
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29 Sep
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) Part 2: What can we do?
Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is commonly seen in my clinics, either as a feature observed or as a problem in itself – see previous blog. Commonly people desecribe pain, poor spatial awareness (so-called clumsiness), flat-footedness, problems with walking and controlling movement. …
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29 Sep
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) Part 1 – what are the problems?
I see many people who are hypermobile, in other words, are able to move certain joints through a greater range. But what is normal? With so many being able to do this including some of the best known athletes, what …
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22 Sep
INSOMNIA…NOOOOOOO – SLEEP-YEEESSSSSSS
How much sleep do you get? Not getting enough sleep isn’t good.Requiring too much sleep can be just as bad…either way something could be wrong with your health. Sleep has ALWAYS been one of my favorite pastimes,as a teen, I …
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18 Sep
Never underestimate the affect of pain in people living with dementia
I have recently been working with two residents in our care homes that have been showing signs of agitation and distress. Working closely with their GPs in reviewing their treatments, we have considered the part pain may be playing in …
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4 Sep
Back pain in football and sport
Back pain is a common experience across society. Millions are spent each year on treatment yet we do not seem to be making any significant progress in tackling this vast problem. Undoubtedly footballers are also subject to spinal aches and …
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4 Sep
Another hamstring injury, but how serious is it?
The hamstring injury is one of football’s blights, affecting so many of our best known players. The latest is Andy Carroll who sustained the injury yesterday in his first game at West Ham – read here. The extent of the injury will …
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26 Aug
LOSING IT…MY HAIR
At this moment, while writing this blog post…I am doing something I don’t like to do: getting my hair done. I would rather sit in a dentist chair than spend the many many hours it takes to get my hairconstructed. …
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19 Aug
AUTOIMMUNE OLYMPIADS
Well, the Olympics are over. Thank God! Now I can get some sleep. I was so sleep deprived. I could have won a gold medal in crankiness. I am in awe when I see the super-human type feats executed by …
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21 Jul
CLEANING HOUSE
Since I’ve written a blog post about poop, I feel as though I can talk to you guys about anything. We are all family, right? OK, so, I want to discuss with y’all a word that is even more vile …
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23 Jun
BOOST YOUR IMMUNE
This week’s blog is dedicated to those who suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases. I take my hat off to you! Having to endure the daily struggles of your respective invisible illness is truly a heroic feat, and in …
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28 May
Chiropractic
Almost everyone gets back pain at some time, but staying active, with the help of chiropractic, may well be the best solution. Are you sitting comfortably? Poor posture may lead to back pain. Your chiropractor may advise you to make …
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22 May
Chiropractic Introduction
Whether at home, at work or at play, you put your body through a lot each and everyday. Loss of joint movement may be caused by factors including your everyday lifestyle or just simple wear and tear. People of all …
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15 May
Gardening
Over the last 2 weeks I have noticed a dramatic increase in back pain patients. This is due to what I call…’Binge Gardening!’ the weather as we all know has been terrible, so all gardening and manual labour outside has …
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12 May
Is it psychosomatic then?
Today is Fibromyalgia and M.E/CFS awareness day, the day when the people who live with and charities who support try to raise awareness and inform people about these conditions. M.E Association Uk Fibromyalgia FMA uk Today’s post is dedicated to …
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7 May
Tackling chronic pain – it’s like learning a new language..and unlearning an old
Tackling chronic pain is a challenge. Undoubtedly our understanding of pain, the role of the nervous system and other body systems, has advanced to permit a reconceptualisation of the experience and how we can approach it. The knowledge that there …
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7 May
Reconceptualising pain for better treatment – a revolution? A revelation?
Traditionally pain is understood to be an unpleasant experience in the body where a problem exists, and is something to be got rid of as quickly as possible. The so-called ‘biomedical model’ considers which structures require treatment or surgery, stopping …
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7 May
Teaching an old dog new tricks
Not that I am calling anyone an ‘old dog’, ’you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is a universally understood phrase implying that once we are set in our ways, change is impossible. This is simply not the case. I am …
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1 May
Getting into bed and staying there?
The family GP doesn’t do house calls anymore In late May 2009, my 87 year old mother-in-law fell. She got back into bed and stayed there. She was unwilling to get out of bed and be taken by ambulance to …
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1 May
The importance of the first minutes, hours and days of an injury
Sustaining an injury is commonplace in sport. What happens in the first few minutes, hours and days can play a big part in how well we recover. The injury needs to be diagnosed and understood, for example an ankle twisting …
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11 Apr
Denial is not a river in Egypt
There is no magic pill, drink or technique that will cure you of having a chronic health condition. Well-meaning people will say in the early days, “Oooh try this thing”. Or, “I’ve heard if you cut out bread, wheat and …
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10 Apr
Aqua Classes… Do they really work?
The benefits of Aqua Exercise. Warm water pressure helps to block pain receptors, making it ideal for persons post surgery. (back, hip, knee, shoulder etc) Water works to keep you buoyant meaning the exercise is less weight bearing. This means there …
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3 Apr
Introductory blog
My name is Galin Cleary and I am a Chiropractor. This is my first blog for talkhealth and I am very excited to be joining the team. I thought I’d start with my journey into Chiropractic. I initially did an …
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