If you’ve had chronic pain for months but your scan is clear, you’re not imagining it and you’re not alone. A normal MRI or X-ray does not always explain persistent pain. This blog covers what to do next, including when to go back to your GP, how to ask for a review of your diagnosis, and when to consider a second opinion.
Chronic Pain With a “Clear” Scan: What to Do Next Read Post »
The good news is that ageing well is less about luck and more about lifestyle. Here are a few ways to future-proof your body (and mind).
Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Getting Weaker. Let’s Rewrite the Story Read Post »
Have you ever left a medical appointment feeling more worried about your pain than when you went in? If you’ve been told you have “bone on bone” arthritis, “degenerative disc disease,” or “wear and tear,” you’re not alone in feeling concerned about what this means for your future.
Why “Bone on Bone” Doesn’t Have to Be a Life Sentence Read Post »
While you might not have heard of hypermobility you have probably heard of being “double-jointed”.
Are “old age” aches and pains holding you back? Are you old? How old is old? I have no idea when you officially become old but in 1932, the American psychologist Walter Pitkin published the self-help book ‘Life Begins at Forty…
“Old age” aches and pains? Read Post »
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex condition estimated to affect 2–8% of the population with a range of symptoms including widespread
What is Fibromyalgia? Read Post »
