Life With My Pet Back

I’m sure you’ve noticed that, as you’ve become a little older, you’ve got all sorts of aches and pains in places you didn’t have when you were younger.  I know I have, and it’s sort of worrying to think about it! You’re likely wondering if that grinding in your knees as you walk down the stairs is a cause for concern – or if the weakened grip as you try to open a jar is normal -- and possibly an early sign of Arthritis.    My Mum had two types of arthritis and I watched her go through so much pain and felt so helpless. I wanted to do something to help her so much but I did not have the knowledge. She had medications from the doctors but they never seemed to totally take away the pain and of course, had side effects she had to deal with too. As my Mum had arthritis I am now taking even more care and keeping an eye on my body and watching out for any early signs of arthritis. If like me you are wanting to look after your body and maybe have some concerns o...

Back And Neck Pain? Gain Better Sleep With A Body Support Pillow Back pain can be a leading cause of sleep discomfort.   Maybe you are coping with sciatica, back pain, head or neck pain.  This post is about sleeping with these types of issues more comfortably and the full body support pillows that can help you   get more comfortable. These are lovely to give support or sink into for sleep comfort.   Always check with a qualified medical practitioner if you are experiencing head, neck, back or sciatic pain. For many people sleeping comfortably with a bad back or sciatic pain is a nightmare.  People have problems sleeping for many reasons including head and neck pain and a bad back. Sometimes it is muscular in the back muscles, sometimes spinal issues structurally or sciatic nerve issues.  It is also vital that your head and neck is properly supported while sleeping as well as your back and hips.  This is to ensure that y...

How To Lose The Neck Pain . This discusses ways to manage and ease neck pain. Do you have a stiff, aching or painful neck and shoulders, neck and/or back pain?     If you have neck pain you will know how it can be very debilitating. Neck pain can range from a mild niggle from a little tension or having slept awkwardly, to a serious continuous neck pain that can have a major impact on your life. Often it is invisible to other people and therefore people just do not know or understand what pain you can be going through. If you have back issues you may well find that you also gain neck pain as your whole body tries to compensate and becomes thrown out of balance. "I think about the meaning of pain. Pain is personal. It really belongs to the one feeling it. Probably the only thing that is your own."Henry Rollins Here I will share a few tips that you can easily put into practice especially regarding your diet. I have also found some really great neck support pillows...

It's funny how everything in your body is connected like a single... tightly wrapped piece of rope. When one area hurts, it reduces the function of another. If one organ isn't functioning properly... you feel it throughout your entire body. And if the nutrients going in your body aren't reducing inflammation – they're CAUSING inflammation... which as you know is the single worst enemy for your body. This is something a friend of mine learned the hard way recently... Her neck had been bothering her for a few days and she couldn't figure out why. She was active and she never injured it – so why would she be having pain? She asked me for some help, and I gave her 3 very important tips of advice that will be helpful for you if you've ever experienced “mystery neck pain” (or pain anywhere else) like she was... Tip #1 – You Must EAT Foods That Reduce Inflammation – Leafy vegetables... berries and fruits... omega 3 fatty acids (from nuts, olive oil, fish,...