The small, unglamorous things that make the rest of it easier. Grouped by the guide that explains them, which is the part worth reading first.
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To find the points you are shown
When I show a patient a point in clinic, half of them cannot find it again at home. A plain illustrated reference helps. Look for one organised by complaint, with photographs or clear drawings, and skip anything promising cures.
From What actually happens at your first acupuncture appointment
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One firm ball in the drawer does most of the work. Put it between your upper back and the chair back, or the wall, and lean into the knot inside your shoulder blade for a minute.
From A small self-care kit for desk workers
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A firm cushion that straps to your chair and sits in the small of your back. It keeps the natural curve there, so the muscles do not have to hold you up all day.
From A small self-care kit for desk workers
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If your feet do not rest flat with your thighs level, your low back pays for it. A tilting footrest fixes that, and rocking your feet on it through the day keeps the calves moving.
From A small self-care kit for desk workers
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A small timer you can see from your chair, set for forty-five or fifty minutes. When it runs out, you stand up and do the routine below. It works better than a phone reminder you swipe away.
From A small self-care kit for desk workers
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