The Good Body

When you’re looking for an effective back massager it can be tricky to find the one that really targets your particular pain. Research shows that back massagers stimulate circulation and relax stiff muscles, with several types featuring programs designed for upper, lower and full back. Then there are heat options, …

To be your happiest and healthiest self, we bring you a wide selection of health facts from fitness to food to hydration. These top tips and random health facts provide you with information to keep you fighting fit. Table of contents Table of contents General Health Facts Mental Health and …

With so many TENS units available it can be difficult knowing which device to buy. It’s even harder if you don’t have any prior knowledge about TENS. Some of the jargon and technical terms can be a bit overwhelming at first. But worry not, we’ve put together an easy to …

The use of heat therapy as pain relief dates back to 500BC when the ancient Greeks and Egyptians used the sun to help treat illnesses. Throughout the years, hot stones, springs, thermal baths and volcanic hot air caverns were all used to cope with pain. That’s because, according to LiveStrong.com: …

It’s the end of a long day. Your feet ache and your body is tired. Sound familiar? Feet are the foundation of our bodies and must be cared for appropriately. One of the easiest and most beneficial ways to soothe the pain and relax is with a foot massage. According …

When you look at the health and fitness market, the latest research shows that nearly 30% of US residents are inactive. The result isn’t great, however if you look at year on year increases things are definitely improving. We’ve compiled some of the most shocking fitness statistics to show you …

What is Chronic Pain? In order to understand the consequences of chronic pain, it’s important to know what chronic pain is, and how it differs from acute pain. Acute pain is defined as a normal sensation, triggered by the nervous system, alerting you to possible injury and to take care …

Considering a career as a chiropractor? Or just want to learn more about the profession? Then our guide should tell you all you need to know about before, during and after chiropractic school. Today there are believed to be forty chiropractic schools around the world and 70,000 practicing chiropractors, with …

If you own a TENS machine, it’s important to know that all TENS pads (electrodes) have a finite lifespan and you will need to purchase replacements at some point. There is a range of pads available so to help you find the information you’re looking for, we’ve compiled a list …

When it comes to treating back pain, when you’re suffering, you’ll literally try anything! But with so many different products and remedies to choose from, it can be overwhelming (and expensive) to try all the options before finding exactly what’s right for you. Here at The Good Body we’ve done …