by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 21, 2023 | Treatment
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. It is a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific...
by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 1, 2023 | Treatment
Before I got injured, I did not have any major health problems worth mentioning. The life before and after a spinal cord injury (SCI) are two different worlds. I used to exercise a lot (for fun) and take care of my body because I believed health was the most...
by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 1, 2023 | Treatment
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. The spinal cord, made of soft tissue and surrounded by bones (vertebrae), extends downward from the base of your brain and is made up of nerve cells and groups of nerves called tracts, which go to...
by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 1, 2023 | Treatment
Ireland is renowned for its natural beauty, incredible landscapes, and breathtaking coastlines. Given the nature and locations of the Irish landscape, which is often rugged and remote, accessing the great outdoors and engaging in outdoor pursuits can present many...
by admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Treatment
Thanks to all the amazing staff Sligo University Hospital – Nursing Friends of Sligo University Hospital for helping me get back to my feet after a difficult few days