February 23, 2022
Wellbeing, Yoga and Meditation
We can all agree — yoga is amazing! It can do so much for your body physically, as well as help your mental health in numerous different ways. From teachings to ancient texts, the practice is also bursting with thought-provoking sentiments that can really help to develop your practice. If you’re looking for inspiration and motivation, or just want a moment of reflection, we’ve compiled a list of the 45 best yoga quotes...
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February 18, 2022
Pain Management, TENS
Generally TENS units are considered to be safe, however you should always speak to your doctor or another medical professional before starting to use one. Most people who use TENS do so without experiencing any side effects, however, burns and irritations of the skin have been reported...
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February 14, 2022
Pain Management, TENS
Research has shown that TENS unit machines can relieve sciatic pain. It’s a widely available option for natural pain management with little or no side effects. In fact, the devices are recommended by medical professionals to treat both acute and chronic pain. Though not effective for everyone, they can be powerful for treating the symptoms (though not the root cause)...
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February 10, 2022
Pain Management, TENS
Though research is fairly limited, studies have shown that TENS therapy units can be effective for reducing inflammation. Primarily, the devices are recommended by medical professionals to treat both acute and chronic pain. They’re not effective for everyone and treat the symptoms of the condition, rather than the root cause...
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February 4, 2022
Pain Management, TENS
Yes! For many, many years doctors have recommended TENS units for the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. When you look a little closer at the research, and opinions of professionals in the field, you’ll see that they’re more widely advised for chronic conditions, such as long term low back pain...
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August 16, 2021
Pain Management
10% of the world’s population suffer from back pain at some point. If you’re one of them, you know that you’ll literally try anything to help when you’re suffering! Yet with so many treatments to choose from, it can be overwhelming (and expensive) to experiment with all the options before finding what’s right for you. Here at The Good Body we’ve done a little of the hard work for you...
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July 1, 2021
Pain Management
We’re big fans of Aku’s range of acupressure products after thoroughly testing both the Aku Mat and Aku Ball. Aku often state how amazing their acupressure ball is for arthritis and Raynaud’s syndrome. We wanted to discover the truth for ourselves by speaking to Helen who lives with both conditions to understand how the Aku Ball has helped to manage her condition. Over to Helen…
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June 3, 2021
Wellbeing, Yoga and Meditation
We’re all told to ‘live mindfully’ these days, but what exactly does it mean? Mindfulness is about slowing down and being present in the moment. Whether you’re eating, walking or just relaxing at home, it’s the practice of engaging fully with what you can see, hear and feel. It might sound like a great way to relax, and it is, but it also has many other advantages for your overall health and wellbeing...
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March 31, 2021
Pain Management, Sleep, Wellbeing, Yoga and Meditation
We all know good posture is important, but how many of us actually remember to focus on it day to day. According to research, less than half of us are concerned about how it can impact our health. With so many people in the US suffering from back pain, maybe it’s time we all paid more attention? It’s not just back pain that it can help too, take a look below at 14 proven benefits of good posture...
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March 10, 2021
Fitness, Pain Management, TENS
You want to build muscle, so you’re thinking of investing in a TENS unit. Before you do anything, read this article. There’s a chance that you’re thinking of an electric muscle stimulation (EMS) machine, a very similar looking device. Let’s firstly look at why a TENS unit isn’t the right option...
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