How to Recover Mentally from Sports Injuries

Injuries cause more than just physical damage. It’s not uncommon for serious sports injuries or accidents to lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety and even depression. Even once your body is fully recovered and ready to go back to action, you may suffer from the lingering effects of an injury on your mental wellbeing and emotional health.

Also, long-term recovery of muscles can sometimes leave people feeling somewhat out of tune and “hesitant”, with movements that were once instinctive and smooth now becoming laboured or clunky. All of this is natural, and a combination of the right treatment, patience and easing yourself gradually back into commission usually does the trick.
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Why Do Some Couples Suffer from Infertility?

Many couples have difficulty conceiving a child for one reason or another. However, infertility is commonly caused by problems with ovulation, which is the process where an egg is released from the ovaries each month.

There are a few specific problems that might prevent an egg from being released in a way that supports pregnancy, such as:
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Why Foam Rolling is Not the Same as Myofascial Release Treatment

With new clients, we sometimes get asked about what Myofascial Release is and whether it relates to foam rollers. This is somewhat understandable given the fact that rollers are now a commonplace item in most gyms, fitness centres and households.

However, we like to stress that while there are some similarities in using a self-bought foam roller tool and professional myofascial release treatment, carried out by a trained practitioner, the differences are actually huge.
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How to Reduce Neck Pain With Acupuncture

Neck pain is an increasingly common problem today. With the increase in mobile phone and tablet use, people are becoming more likely to hunch their shoulders as they stare down towards their laps, habitually creating poor posture.

Recent lockdowns and restrictions have also limited our chances to exercise as regularly as usual, spending larger parts of our day sitting at our home desks.
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What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

Acupuncture Treatment

It’s normal for first-time patients to be anxious about the practice of acupuncture before they’ve had their first session. There are a number of myths in circulation today that can make this NHS-approved treatment method seem somewhat questionable.

In reality, acupuncture is a completely safe and reliable treatment if carried out by fully trained practitioners. We explore what acupuncture feels like and a few things you can expect during your first treatment with us at Acubody or other accredited practitioners.

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