Iona Walton
Joint pain reducing your independence? Consider a riser recliner, suggests Debra Dunitz, Consultant Occupational Therapist
Riser recliners can be an important part of maintaining independence in my extensive experience of working with people with stiff and painful joints.
Injectable tissue may provide long-term relief for chronic back pain
A minimally invasive treatment that injects tissue into the spine to relieve pain associated with degenerative disc disease lowers pain and improves function over a sustained period, says research due to be presented at a conference.
Non-surgical nerve treatment shows great promise in reducing arthritis knee pain
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive treatment for arthritis knee pain, can significantly reduce pain, says new research.
Thrill seekers rejoice! Five of the most accessible UK theme parks reviewed
Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire
More than “just” a theme park, Alton Towers offers a water park, spa, mini golf and hotel complex. And its accessibility has grown over the years too.
“We care deeply about creating magical and inclusive experiences for everyone, which is why we have created our new online Accessibility Guide.”
The guide is extremely useful, with concise information on every aspect of the resort experience to enable guests with access issues to plan ahead. Continue reading
Antidepressants seem to be largely ineffective for common pain conditions
Some antidepressant drugs do help in some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions. The evidence, published by The British Medical Journal adds to mounting research that challenges the role of medicines for pain.
