Lisa Bywaters

Medications – it’s time to take chill pill

Does anyone else feel like things are going slightly pear shaped at the moment? The COVID-19 pandemic has really thrown…

5 years ago

Let’s get physical (distancing)

Update – April 2020. This blog has been updated in line with the new restrictions on gatherings and physical distancing.…

5 years ago

Exercising during the pandemic

Didn’t think we’d ever be writing those words! Update – 28 April 2020. This blog has been updated in line…

5 years ago

My life with arthritis – Part 2

Having children, self-belief and acceptance Written by Shirani Wright Read part 1 of Shirani’s story. Another thing that was very…

5 years ago

My life with arthritis – Part 1

Growing up, school and working Written by Shirani Wright I wake up in the early morning to go to the…

5 years ago

Get active with incidental exercise

With our crazy, busy lives it can sometimes feel next to impossible to squeeze in time for exercise. Add to…

5 years ago

Getting good night’s sleep

If you live with persistent pain, then you’ve probably had many nights when sleep has eluded you. You’ve tossed and…

5 years ago

Eat well for less

Trying to eat well can seem daunting. Every day it seems a new diet hits the media, endorsed by a…

5 years ago

Did you hear the one about?

Using humour and laughter to help manage your pain I think there's a reason we respond so positively to the…

5 years ago

You want to stick needle in my sore foot?

Written by Steve Edwards, MSc(Oxon), MSc(Edinb), BSc(Pod) “A cortisone injection? You want to stick a needle in my sore foot?”…

5 years ago