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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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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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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Living with pain is hard. But you’re not alone. At least 10% of the world’s population is affected by chronic pain. Luckily there are lots of different ways to help, whether you’re looking for a drug-free treatment or a therapy to complement your pain medication. We’ve compiled a list of 10 pain management alternatives for you to consider...
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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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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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If you’re looking for ways to optimize your sporting performance, you may have heard about electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), or been encouraged to buy an EMS device. We’ve taken a look at all the research and discovered 28 powerful benefits of electrical muscle stimulation that might just persuade you to try it for yourself...
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Typically when I write a product review, I use it tons and then compare it to similar products on the market. However there’s nothing like the Aku Ball. I’ve been using the ball for many months. Now I’ve got to grips with it, I’m going to tell you all about it, so you can decide if it’s right for you...
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Made famous on Dragons’ Den in Canada, this mat uses metal spikes instead of the plastic ones you get with other acupressure mats. It’s the closest thing to acupuncture without being invasive, and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to try it out! I’ve been using the Aku Mat for a few months now and I’m super excited to tell you all about it, so you can decide whether it’s right for you...
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For years Theragun have been recognised in the market for producing the most powerful percussive massagers. However the competition quickly caught up, and began creating gun massagers to seriously rival the renowned Theragun name. But now they’re fighting back, by launching their 4th generation range. If you’re considering investing in the Theragun PRO, this detailed review will give you all the information you need...
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