I'm a logical person; my opinions are firmly based in science and fact. I do my research, I weigh up arguments and I look for ingredients that are proven to make a difference. Which is why my sudden interest and passion for alternative (and unproven) therapies has taken me so much by surprise... But I'm really quite fascinated by the spiritual and somewhat illogical concepts of acupuncture, chakras and crystal healing. Over the years I've tried pretty much every treatment going (from hot stone massage and cupping, to cranial osteopathy and reflexology) and have seen stronger results with some than others, but after suffering with a rotator cuff injury for over a year (the tendons and ligaments that support the arm at the shoulder joint,) and trying everything mainstream to tackle it I was at the end of my tether. Physiotherapy only temporarily offered support, daily exercises reduced the pain but didn't stop the discomfort, massage only relieved rather than offering a solution, and even changing my office chair and mattress didn't provide the difference I needed. I'd been thinking about trying acupuncture for a while, but finally I took the plunge to see if it could make an impact - and blimey, the experience was life changing.
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