Spring has finally sprung, which means diaries are quickly filling up with all the social gatherings put off during the winter months. Walks in the park with loved ones scheduled, Sunday roasts at the pub with family booked, a night at the local bar with friends being...
Life of a Self-Employed Fibro-Warrior
Doing It Twice a Day – Updated
Doing it every morning when I wake up, every evening after my tea, and sometimes even when I’m sleeping, is what works for me! Now, wherever your brain went when you read that, I can guarantee it went to the wrong place! Let me explain… Just Give it A Go I was...
A New Era of Rolling with the Glen
Team, we’ve only gone and done it! If you're reading this, it's because you've found your way to my brand-new website, and I honestly couldn't be happier to have you here. It's been a long time coming, and a lot of hard work has been going on behind the scenes, but...
Break up with your pain | Mindful Uncoupling
Relationships are complex. Some leave you feeling loved and content, while others make you want to run for the hills. Unfortunately, your relationship with chronic pain probably falls into the latter category. And although we wish we could, we can’t just tell our...
BEMER® and the brain: dementia
BEMER® therapy is beneficial for the body, but did you know it’s also making waves where the brain is concerned? A recent case study suggests that regular BEMER® Therapy sessions could help improve or delay symptoms of neurological conditions like dementia. Acting as...
How I stay active as a fibro warrior
I get it. Physical activity is the last thing on your mind when you're struggling with fibromyalgia-induced pain and fatigue. All you want to do is curl up in a ball and sleep. I've been there. But, as someone who has struggled with fibromyalgia for years, I can't...
I have chronic pain and i’m not afraid to say it!
I have Chronic Pain and I’m Not Afraid to Say It: Dealing with Shame and Stigma If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, chances are you’ve had to fend off some pretty judgemental comments at times. ‘You don’t look sick.’ ‘How does that stop you going to work?’ ...
An emotional connection: chronic pain and mental health
Chronic pain and mental health are intrinsically linked, and, more often than not, one works to aggravate the other. An unfortunate cycle to find yourself stuck in! Living with constant pain will inevitably impact your mood and overall quality of life, meaning it’s...
BEMER® and the brain: dementia
BEMER® therapy is beneficial for the body, but did you know it’s also making waves where the brain is concerned? A recent case study suggests that regular BEMER® Therapy sessions could help improve or delay symptoms of neurological conditions like dementia. Acting as...
How I stay active as a fibro warrior
I get it. Physical activity is the last thing on your mind when you're struggling with fibromyalgia-induced pain and fatigue. All you want to do is curl up in a ball and sleep. I've been there. But, as someone who has struggled with fibromyalgia for years, I can't...
BEMER® sleep study blog
New BEMER® Therapy Study Reveals Sleep Benefits A recent study has revealed that BEMER® Therapy could have a positive impact on sleep, increasing the efficiency of healing, repair and regeneration carried out in the different sleep stages. The study focused on a group...
Is CBD right for me?
If you’ve been living with chronic pain for a while, CBD is most probably on your radar. It’s fast becoming a popular addition to chronic pain management strategies and some who have tried it report a boost in overall well-being and improvements in chronic pain...
Haemorrhoids – a real pain in the ass!
I apologise for the title of this piece, but I truly feel there is no better way to describe this delightful little condition. It's painful, it's stressful and a massive inconvenience all round. Walking becomes painful, as does sitting, exercising feels like a no-go...
‘What am I actually taking?’ – managing your chronic pain meds
If you’ve been living with chronic pain for a while, chances are you’ll have accumulated enough pills and potions over the years to rival the local pharmacy. I know I have! Particularly back when I first started out on my chronic pain management journey, I tried and...
Improve your energy to better enjoy family time
When chronic pain goes hand in hand with chronic fatigue, it can be difficult to muster up the energy and willpower to do anything at all. This, unfortunately, extends to spending time with family. As much as you love it, and as much as you want to make the most of...
Managing stress with a chronic pain condition
You’re in pain. You’re stressed because you’re in pain. You’re in more pain because you’re stressed. Sound familiar? The pain-stress cycle is a vicious creature with a bad case of can't live with one another, can't live without. The two come skipping hand in hand,...
Grieving the life that once was
Grief is a universal experience. We’ve all felt it. We've all been there; it’s an experience shared across humanity. What isn’t shared as often, however, is the way we experience it. Grief can rear its ugly head in a million different guises, making each grieving...
‘…It’s not good news…’ – what your diagnosis actually means
Hands up who heard this or something similar when being diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Hands up who also wanted to roll their eyes when they heard it? Look, as chronic pain sufferers, we knew it wasn’t going to be great news. The constant pain with no clear explanation...
Managing your mindset: accepting your chronic pain disorder
When it comes to living with chronic pain, managing your mindset is almost as important as managing the pain itself. By now, you’ll be sick of hearing the ‘acceptance is key’ crap, but managing your mindset goes beyond acceptance and can really make a difference to...
Insomnia and its effects on our health
What better way to observe Festival of Sleep Day than to take a deeper dive into the popular topic of Insomnia. As a pain management practitioner for those in chronic pain, based near the NEC Birmingham, I spend a lot of time with people who spend all day desperately...
How to put an end to pain without pills
Living with chronic pain can quite often feel like living a life sentence, in the prison that sometimes shows up as your body. As more knowledge is gained about the brain including the gut-brain axis, origins of pain, how pain and emotions show up in our lives, the...