mental health

It’s OKIt’s OK

It’s OK

I’ve just taken a week off from work. I was struggling mentally and physically, so I decided it was important…

5 years ago
Exercise during the ronaExercise during the rona

Exercise during the rona

I know, I know. We talk about exercise a lot. But as anyone with a musculoskeletal condition knows, exercise is…

5 years ago
Taking control in these uncertain timesTaking control in these uncertain times

Taking control in these uncertain times

We’re used to having a certain amount of control and consistency in our lives. Before COVID our lives were fairly…

5 years ago
Feeling vulnerable? You’re not aloneFeeling vulnerable? You’re not alone

Feeling vulnerable? You’re not alone

We’ve been noticing an increasing number of posts on social media and calls to our Help Line from people with…

5 years ago
Rediscovering small joysRediscovering small joys

Rediscovering small joys

This strange time we’re living through has forced us to live smaller. SARS-CoV-2 is going to hang around for quite…

5 years ago
Our connections are now more important than everOur connections are now more important than ever

Our connections are now more important than ever

As a species we’re social creatures. We need our tribe - whether it’s a large extended family group and lots…

5 years ago
COVID reflections from the MSK Help LineCOVID reflections from the MSK Help Line

COVID reflections from the MSK Help Line

As COVID-19 restrictions came into force at the end of March, life as a Musculoskeletal Help Line Nurse began to…

5 years ago
Saying goodbye to iso – easing restrictionsSaying goodbye to iso – easing restrictions

Saying goodbye to iso – easing restrictions

As we come to the end of May 2020, more and more restrictions are easing all over the country. And…

5 years ago
Pain – persistent, chronic, always therePain – persistent, chronic, always there

Pain – persistent, chronic, always there

For many of us our pain is always there – sometimes in the background and at other times it’s very…

5 years ago
Why am I so tired?Why am I so tired?

Why am I so tired?

Hands up if you’re feeling tired at the moment? Or if you’re too weary to raise your hand, just a…

5 years ago