A collection of various tips, tools and resources for chronic pain management — from alternative and complementary therapy to physical therapy, occupational therapy, home remedies, medications and more.
Two New Diagnoses - Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum & Mitral Valve Stenosis
Whilst I haven’t heard much good news in a long time, I did not expect 2025 to be a harbinger of such terrible news. It seems like I will need to get two major surgeries done, one for
This article is part of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) resource library that I’m building up on my site. In this post, we will focus on medications and Antiphospholipid Syndrome. In particular, warfarin is a key medication for the management of APS, especially if you’ve experienced blood clotting events
Physiotherapy after knee operation is the most crucial part of the recovery process. It needs to be taken seriously, because doing something wrongly, or too early, or too late, can all have devastating long-term impacts on your ability to walk properly again.
I was bed bound for months after my
Shopping for clothes can be fun, but this isn't the case when it comes to deciding what to wear after knee surgery. The options for adaptive clothing are limited, and it is difficult to change your clothes or try them on. Yet, comfortable clothing is crucial, especially in
I'm not going to lie, but it's going to hurt pretty badly after major knee surgery, or any surgery for that matter. This article is part 4 of 6 in a series that covers resources and therapies for pain after major knee surgery. It is also
You’re literally going to live on your bed for the next couple of months after a knee surgery or major surgery, so you’ll want to get as comfortable as it gets. Your butt and back are going to ache, and it’s not very… interesting, to put it
A knee surgery, or any major surgery, carries with it a certain percentage of risk. There's the general anaesthesia, rare but possible mishaps, unforeseen problems, medication interactions and more. Knee surgery post-operative care and the recovery process will look different for every individual, but there are some resources
The Frustrations of Invisible Illness
The invisibility of chronic illness makes it incredibly frustrating. We look healthy, yet the pain under our skin can be excruciating. But is pain ever fully invisible? Painkillers mask the evidence of chronic pain somewhat, yet they often provide minimal relief. A body gone rogue
An Introduction to Accessible Yoga for People with Chronic Illness
The type of yoga that comes to mind for most people (long classes and becoming a pretzel) is not the bulk of what yoga can offer. Especially for those of us with chronic illnesses.
Despite what we see on Instagram
When It Feels Like You Need to Survive the Holidays
Many people love the holidays and Christmas season, including those with chronic illness and disability. All the warm, fuzzy feelings and gatherings with loved ones can bring real cheer. Yet many of us feel like we need to survive the
An Introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh’s Books on Mindfulness
Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings on mindfulness and peace are popular worldwide due to their simplicity. ‘How to Relax’ is one of the many books in his ‘Mindfulness Essentials’ series. There is also ‘How to Sit’, ‘How to Eat’, ‘How
An Introduction to Cynthia Hill & Chronic Pain Management
Cynthia Hill shares her best tips on how to break the chronic pain cycle in this post. She is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience who aims to help her clients - many of whom live with chronic
