EXERCISE Walking, swimming, cycling, dance, yoga and Pilates all help, and stretching daily makes a huge difference.
SUPPLEMENTS Vitamin B12, Evening Primrose Oil, omega-3 and vitamin D can ease pain – consult your GP first, though.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Try relaxation, meditation or hypnosis CBT (talking therapy). Acupuncture has been shown to relieve back and neck pain and osteoarthritis.
EAT RIGHT Inflammation can cause chronic pain. Fight it with citrus fruits, leafy greens, tomatoes and salmon. Get fibre from wholemeal carbs and veg, and cut back on alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fried foods.
SEEK A SECOND OPINION Ask your GP for a referral to a pain clinic, and check out www.paintoolkit.org.…
