This week I've really struggled with my neck pain. It's been a tough week trying to cope and manage things as best I can. I even had a day off work, which I don't like to do, but just felt I had to as I couldn't cope with the pain at my desk all day. … Continue reading The three products that have helped me cope with my pain
I've had physio on and off ever since my coccyx pain started back in 2012. I've had treatment on both my coccyx and my neck. I've met some fantastic physiotherapists and some not so fantastic ones too. I've always gone with the flow and tried what they've suggested in terms of treatment options, and when … Continue reading The worst physio session of my life
Socialising when you have chronic pain can be a real struggle. Going out for meals, attending weddings, or work events can be hard. Family, friends, and colleagues often don't know the difficulties we face when we put on a brave face and try and join in. Like I mentioned in a previous blog post why … Continue reading Socialising with chronic pain: the struggles I have that people don’t know about
My neck pain is really difficult to mange. It can be triggered by my abnormal sitting, stress, tension, anxiety, bad posture, and (surprisingly) a good night sleep (when I've laid in the same position for too long). I've tried all sorts to get rid of it, but it's here to stay. As well as attending … Continue reading 3 not-so-obvious things I do to help manage my neck pain
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
This post contains affiliate links, though I am not affiliated with ClickHeat. I've always been a fan of heat to help with pain. I don't understand the science behind it but a hot water bottle has always worked wonders for my endometriosis pain. I've tried numerous types of packs for my neck pain but my … Continue reading I?m so impressed with this heat pack: ClickHeat product review
Socialising when you have chronic pain can be a bit of a struggle. Recently I've been to a work's lunch 'do', spent time with my family, and to a wedding. It's really got me thinking about the whats?and whys?of coping with my pain when with family and friends. Like I mentioned in a previous blog … Continue reading Chronic pain and socialising: the things my friends and family don?t know
This week I had two other opinions on my pain and how physio can help me. The first was really negative and deflating; the second had just as much bad news but was really positive. I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere. We'll start with the first opinion So last Sunday I had my gym … Continue reading I’m finally having some proper physio
Everyone has their ups and downs. I don't know why, but I've noticed this a lot more this last week, so I thought I'd do a quick blog post on it. The Ups Every day I write down something to go in my happy box - something positive from the day to remember and look … Continue reading Life with chronic pain: the ups and downs of my week
I've had chronic pain for over 5 years now. I'd love to say that it hasn't changed me and that I'm still the old me, but this isn't true. It's not a bad thing that I've changed, but I know I'm different in some ways than before I started dealing with daily pain. It's bound … Continue reading How my chronic pain has changed me