Can Stress Cause Neck and Shoulder Pain?
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Can Stress Cause Neck and Shoulder Pain?

If you’ve ever been stressed and noticed your neck and shoulders becoming increasingly tight and uncomfortable, you may have wondered: Can stress actually cause neck and shoulder pain? Stress can be associated with increased muscle tension, disrupted sleep, and changes in how we experience pain. For some people, periods of prolonged stress seem to go…

Sciatica pain down the leg
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What Causes Sciatica and Why Does the Pain Travel Down My Leg?

Sciatica usually happens when a nerve in your lower back becomes irritated or compressed. Because that nerve travels through your buttock and down your leg, the pain can be felt a long way from where the problem began. It may feel sharp, burning, electric, or like a deep, constant ache. When it is severe, it…

Why Does My Child Ride Brilliantly at Home but Fall Apart in Competition?
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Why Does My Child Ride Brilliantly at Home but Fall Apart in Competition?

Your child jumps beautifully in the warm-up. They know the course. They know their distances. Their trainer is happy. Then the bell rings… and suddenly everything changes. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear from parents is: “Why can my child ride so well at home and…

Lower Back Pain
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Why does my lower back hurt when I stand up, bend over, or walk upstairs?

Common causes and how acupuncture may help. If you have to brace yourself before standing up, bending over, getting out of bed, or walking upstairs because you know your lower back is going to hurt, you’re not alone. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see me at Galway…

Why Do I Lose Confidence When Horse Riding? A Rider Confidence Coach Explains
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Why Do I Lose Confidence When Horse Riding? A Rider Confidence Coach Explains

Why Do I Lose Confidence When Horse Riding? One of the biggest myths in horse riding is that confident riders never get nervous. That simply isn’t true. The most confident riders still experience nerves. The difference is that they don’t allow those nerves to take control of their decisions. As a former race jockey, I…

Advanced Scalp Acupuncture in Loughrea, Galway | Galway Acupuncture Hub
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Advanced Scalp Acupuncture in Loughrea, Galway | Galway Acupuncture Hub

This weekend was a little different for me. Most weekends are often spent at showjumping with my daughter — but this weekend was different. This weekend was dedicated to advanced professional training in scalp acupuncture with Professor Dr Wang, a highly respected and sought-after teacher in this field, known internationally for his expertise and world-class…