Resolving Chronic Pain

15/08/2020

Mags recently gave a presentation to kinesiologists led by Siobhan Guthrie Kinesiology Training

You can listen to the recording here:

04/07/2020

A word about 'stopping cues'...

I recently took part in a day-long event over video call. It was similar to the meetings and sessions I would have during a normal work day, but it continued for the whole day with no respite, and by the end of it, I was absolutely exhausted. This is normal for many people working from home, with ho

24/06/2020

Making the right choice about spine surgery - on the work of Back In Control by Dr. David Hanscom

For some time I have been wanting to take a look at some of the contributors to the book which I co-edited, Psychophysiologic Disorders: Trauma Informed, Interprofessional Diagnosis and Treatment. In this blog I’ll focus on the chapter on back pain. David Hanscom MD is an orthopaedic spine surgeon...

22/06/2020

How can we weather the huge changes in store for all of us?

Yesterday I was speaking to a friend who told me she doesn’t want lockdown to end. She has become used to working from home and shopping and socialising remotely. As she spoke, I couldn’t help remembering that this was the same friend who in March had been saying how much she hated

13/06/2020

What does it take to make a conversation more meaningful?

During the past few months I’ve spent a lot of time on Zoom. Haven’t we all? From meetings to social calls to virtual events, most people have been spending a lot more time than before on video calls. I’ve also reconnected with some friends and family members who I had fallen out of touch...

09/06/2020

"It can be easy to feel guilty for trying to organise frivolous activities but the reality is that we need fun to keep us going, wherever we can find it."

Late Sunday morning a week ago found me lying on the floor of my kitchen counting very loudly from one to 26. The reason for this was not complete lockdown madness – not yet anyway – but a charity initiative called the 2.6 challenge, urging people to complete activities for charity on the day wh...

03/06/2020

This is interesting - especially about walking with other people (at a distance of course)

Lockdown has reminded us of the pleasures of walking. But making small changes can boost its benefits to our health, mood and creativity, too

02/06/2020

Could you be having more meaningful conversations?

During the past few months I’ve spent a lot of time on Zoom. Haven’t we all? From meetings to social calls to virtual events, most people have been spending a lot more time than before on video calls. I’ve also reconnected with some friends and family members who I had fallen out of touch...

01/06/2020

Some wonderful bits of history and an excellent appearance from some of the wildlife!

Conor Pope discovers why the birds seem to be singing louder during the pandemic

08/05/2020

These ladies are still doing well!

After two more weeks of lockdown, I’m still looking out for good news and positive stories. Whatever your situation, this is uncharted territory, and I for one am relieved and excited to have something to celebrate this weekend. Easter is a special time whatever your beliefs, coinciding a

07/05/2020

New blog post: Don't forget the fun!

Late Sunday morning a week ago found me lying on the floor of my kitchen counting very loudly from one to 26. The reason for this was not complete lockdown madness – not yet anyway – but a charity initiative called the 2.6 challenge, urging people to complete activities for charity on the day wh...

05/05/2020

One positive outcome of spending so much time at home is that I have been doing a lot of cooking – along with everyone else, by the sound of it! My social media feeds are full of beautiful pictures of homemade bread, cakes and other delights. It seems that everyone is turning to an easy, wholesome...