We’re now into the swing of Fall (in the northern hemisphere, at least).  For kids, September means back to school and learning new things, making new friends…  expanding horizons.  How about for those of us with pain?  New Beginnings is the theme for September’s Pain-Blog Carnival.  Snuggle up in a comfy sweatshirt, warm up a mug of cider, and enjoy!

New Beginnings = New Treatments

Psychology of Pain has the most exciting article of the month, describing a University of Michigan study using gene therapy for severe cancer pain.  Wow!

Somebody Heal Me will be trying a new treatment, Botox, for migraine prevention.  Despite reservations and low expectations, she’ll be giving it a (ha, ha) shot.

A new contributor, Fibromyalgia Advice, takes the plunge of trying a new doctor and method.  Read about a chiropractic approach called NUCCA and how it’s working.

New Beginnings = New Outlooks

Arthritis Friend, shares a story about a man’s acceptance of his invisible illness, and how he decided to make it more visible.

How do we make each day a new beginning?  Spiritual Healing Journey looks at letting go of the old to make room for healing.

A Chronic Dose explores how our expectations can hinder our keeping an open mind.

New Beginnings = Doing Things Differently

Can’t do what you once did?  Then can you re-invent yourself?  Working with Chronic Illness creatively explores how the new world of virtual jobs can open up many possibilities.

Great advice comes from Spine Health in 5 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Family Healthy for Back-to-School.

New Beginnings = New Learning

The Back Pain Blog reviews what causes herniated discs.  Thorough and helpful.

Thanks to everyone for all the good reading!

The October Pain-Blog Carnival will be Wednesday, October 29
Deadline for submissions:  Friday, October 24

Send in your submissions here.

Thanks to G.M.B.at Flickr for the photo.  This week’s Grand Rounds, a medical carnival, is up at Monash Medical Student.