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...

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…

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...

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...

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...

Menstrual cramps can be a serious issue for many women. The American Academy of Family Physicians state that up to 20% of women suffer from cramping that’s so painful it interferes with their day-to-day life. Luckily there are things that can help, including herbal teas. Below we’ve compiled a list of the seven best teas to alleviate menstrual cramps...

For many centuries, plants, herbs and spices have been used for their medicinal benefits when it comes to reducing inflammation. Broadly speaking, inflammation is your immune system’s response to some sort of irritant and symptoms can vary depending on the cause. 

We’re going to walk you through the nine best teas for reducing inflammation around the body, based on the latest scientific research...

For many, cramps are an everyday (but extremely debilitating) part of life. This could be stomach, muscle, leg or menstrual cramps. A pretty common reflex is to reach for the painkillers to ease the discomfort, but have you considered a cup of herbal tea? We’ve dug deep into the scientific research and found nine of the best teas to reduce and combat those horrible cramps...

You may have heard a lot about TENS units or perhaps you’ve just discovered the therapy and want to know more. Chances are what you really want to know is whether the therapy actually works? With more and more research proving the effectiveness of the treatment, the simple answer is, yes it does! Take a look below at 20 proven TENS unit benefits...