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You want to stick a 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?”…

6 years ago

Fatigue…what a yawn!

We all get tired. We overdo things and feel physically exhausted. It happens to us all. But something that most…

7 years ago

Pets – the purr-fect antidote to whatever ails you

As someone who wears a lot of black you might be forgiven for thinking that adopting a ginger coloured cat…

7 years ago

Thalia’s top 5 pain management tips

Written by Thalia Salt My name’s Thalia and I’m twelve years old. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis when I was…

7 years ago

How to Manage Your Chronic Illness

Gathering your all-star support team Written by Amanda Sobey Attempting to take control of your chronic condition can at times…

7 years ago

Pain A-Z

A book by people like you Chronic pain is a common and complex problem that affects 1 in 5 Australians.…

7 years ago

Calcium and vitamin D

Do you get enough calcium and vitamin D? Along with regular exercise, they’re important for bone health. Calcium Almost every…

7 years ago

These ‘shoes’ are made for walking

And that's just what they'll do Walking is a great way to exercise. It costs nothing, it’s suitable for most…

7 years ago

Go go gadget!!

Make your life easier with aids, equipment and other gadgets Do you find that at times you struggle with everyday…

7 years ago

Be kind to yourself

And calm that inner voice We all talk to ourselves. From the time you wake up to the time you…

7 years ago