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From this, I think I’d be happy between 20% and 35%. File this under Health Advice on MBFA. Also on:…
This is my post-stretch report on a not-so-good day. I woke up extremely stiff and in pain. Time to do…

I’ve yet to understand how the sideways ones help but they feel good to do too. It’s the twists and…

This is the workout I found to try and tone my flabby arms.

@mybigfatarse.com funnily enough I already do most of these either through my own attempts at stretching or by copying you…

This is the meta page for META: Workout. Mention this meta-page to add to the conversation about the Workout page…

Physiotherapist Emily Clarke (NASS Bath branch) demonstrates neck and back exercises for people living with..
I was browsing some scientific papers (as one does) and found a study linking AxSpA and diabetes. The meta-analysis and…
Links with a last updated or reviewed date will include the date. Stretching for AxSpA These are good for your…
Fatigue is a relatively new data point I have started tracking, as it is linked with both AxSpA and Type…

Personal Experiences with Diagnostic Delay Among Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients: A Qualitative Study Filed in AxSpA
AxSpA flares, it turns out, are not well understood. It is widely recognised that AxSpA sufferers have periods where symptoms…
I ache more than normal today. Today I feel tired (fatigued), achy, and in some pain. I hope that today’s…

The National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society is a great resource for those with AxSpA and related conditions (like me).
I’m up early. I have a long day ahead of me. Long week too, if I’m honest. I’d love some…
I keep biting my own tongue. It’s annoying, slightly painful, and usually happens in my sleep. Does anyone know a…
Shall we talk about sleep? – My Big Fat Arse

Let’s talk about sleep. We all know that sleep and health go hand-in-hand. Good sleep..

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Very healthy. Perhaps start by measuring how many refills of vape you get through in a day. Try to lower…
There’s a new Open Topic for WebMentioning sleep. Hit us (and them) with your most healthy sleep tips. You can…

Vape less, eat more veg, take walks.
One of the things I struggle with is the self-care of just doing the exercises that help me feel better.…