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Who inspires me: Matt Cho

Who inspires me: Matt Cho

15th April 201817th August 20182 Comments

In this blog series I will be writing about the people who inspire me. They aren't people I know personally, but they somehow have had an impact on my life in a very positive way. In this first post I talk about Matt Cho. Who is Matt Cho? Matt is a fitness coach based in … Continue reading Who inspires me: Matt Cho

My workout journey

My workout journey: what I?m doing to help my chronic pain

21st January 201817th August 201818 Comments

A few blog posts back I wrote about why I'm having to join the gym to help with my neck pain. It seems to have been a long time coming, but after several months of what feels like wasted gym membership fees, numerous conversations about what I should and shouldn't be doing, and having the … Continue reading My workout journey: what I?m doing to help my chronic pain

Are aqua classes good for chronic pain?

22nd November 201717th August 20183 Comments

I don't like water and I'm not a huge fan of swimming. I can swim, but I'm not a strong swimmer and I don't hold my breath under water or anything. I don't even like my head being under water. ?But will aqua classes help with my pain? Your head doesn't go under water in … Continue reading Are aqua classes good for chronic pain?

5 things I?ve learnt at the gym

1st November 201717th August 2018Leave a comment

Yesterday I conquered one of my fears and completed my first solo session at the gym. In fact, while I was writing the first draft of this blog post I was still there, sat in the cafe area. Recovering. My glasses were still steaming from the sweat on my face. My workout Ok, it sounds … Continue reading 5 things I?ve learnt at the gym

My physio session: a spanner in the works

29th October 201717th May 20182 Comments

Last week I went to see a physio for my neck pain. If you have read some of my previous blog posts you will know that this pain has been getting worse lately. I was simply expecting a few recommended exercises that would loosen my neck muscles, as they are extremely tight, and perhaps a … Continue reading My physio session: a spanner in the works

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I’m Alice, I’m here to help you cope with and understand chronic pain. I share my experiences, tips and advice to help you carry on doing the things you enjoy and teach your friends and family to understand more so they can support you.

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