#on one hand its good its not a hamstring injury

[bensdavies]

ben was never this injured before he went to chelsea for the love of god can someone free him

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Reader sits on their face and breaks their neck - 141, Los Vaqueros + König

requested by @daniel-meyer-03 contains sexual content (obvs), minors dni

Simon “Ghost” Riley

He always encourages you to put your whole weight onto his face - doesn't matter what size you are, he loves being smothered by your thighs.

His tongue is lapping your wetness like a man starved, when he mis-times his movements completely, feeling his neck go 'pop.'

He halts his movements with a grunt, head falling flat against the mattress; you raise yourself back off his face so sit at his side, as his hand comes up to cradle the back of his neck.

"Ah shit, that doesn't feel good."

He'd be pissy in the ambulance, purely because he wasn't allowed to put his balaclava on before he left and he's not happy about the Paramedics seeing his face.

Since he's legally dead, I reckon Price would have to pull some strings to get him seen in a private hospital to try and keep things hush hush.

He would be a grumpy guy when he has to wear one of those neck supports for the next few weeks," I look like a twat."

Isn't annoyed at you in the slightest - in fact it's quite the opposite, you had to tell him 'no' more than once when he suggested you sit on his face again, neck brace be damned.

"Would be a hell of a way to die, Love."

Johnny “Soap” MacTavish

This would probably one of many sex-related injuries he's had in the past.

Pulled his hamstring and a few muscles in his back one night when you two were really going at it.

Slipped during shower sex and almost took you to the ground with him.

Has banged his head off the headboard during missionary more times than you can count.

So it's fair to say that considering he's in the SAS, he's really accident prone.

Would wear the neck brace with pride, wouldn’t care if the team took the piss out of him for it - and for how he got injured in the process.

Even when his neck was in agony, he couldn't stop smiling.

"Considering how this happened in the first place, cannae really complain, Darlin'."

If he felt any awkwardness he didn't show it - even in the Emergency Department, he wasn't shy when he was asked how he hurt himself, which made you flush bright red each time.

Would probably act like a big baby when he'd given medical leave.

Being able to just be with you, cuddling and spending time together, was amazing - and he'd been given 6 weeks off, so he was going to enjoy every second of it.

Oh, and like Ghost, he absolutely wouldn't be deterred by the experience in the slightest.

But is maybe a bit more mindful to put a pillow under his neck the next time he asks you to sit on his face.

Captain John Price

I reckon his neck is probably fucked already - like the muscles in his neck get so tight that sometimes he struggles to turn his head.

It's the norm for him.

But when he feels a sudden pop sensation just above his nape, he knows that something isn't right.

Probably would have encouraged you to continue riding his face if it wasn't for the intense pain shooting up his neck.

Would refuse to go to the hospital - "I've had worse on the field, Love, I'll be fine."

It wasn't until you pushed him into going for an x-ray that he realised he'd actually injured himself.

Wouldn't tell a soul what happened - not even the Doctors.

His private life stays just that - private.

Would grumble like an old man when he has to put the supportive collar on; "I look like a bloody dog when it's had its knackers cut off..."

Also wouldn't be annoyed at you at all - in fact, he promises that as soon as he's given the all clear to stop wearing "this bloody thing" he wants you back on his face.

Captains orders ~

Kyle “Gaz” Garrick

Mans is just confused as fuck.

One minute you're riding his face, his hands on your ass guiding your movements.

The next he's in agony - and then in an ambulance.

It isn't until a Doctor reviews his x-rays with him that he finally clicks on to what happened.

You rode his face...and broke his neck.

The realisation has him breaking into a fit of laughter - which mildly concerns the clinical staff.

He's in the military, risks his life on the regular - and the worst injury he's gained so far is from oral.

He's honestly nearly pissing himself from laughter, which makes you laugh too.

The neck brace doesn't even bother him one bit - the medical leave is a bonus in his eyes because he gets to spend more quality time with you.

Doesn't tell the Team how it happened - but Soap put the pieces together in his head, and is clapping Gaz on the back with booming laughter at the realisation.

"Fuckin' hell mate, that's one way tae do it!"

Alejandro Vargas

Like Soap, he's a bit too happy considering the situation he's in.

He's a passionate man, so getting an injury during sex doesn't bother him at all.

Usually he's very co-ordinated and he definitely knows what he's doing in the bedroom.

So fuck knows how he managed to practically break his neck whilst you were riding his face.

One wrong jerky move of his head and the next - searing pain.

Also is a grumpy guy when he's wearing the neck brace.

Would definitely play on it a bit, giving you the big brown puppy dog eyes so you'd give him more cuddles and affection; "Mi Amor, it hurts less when you're by my side ~"

Definitely would still try and initiate sex despite being told to take it easy.

Would happily let you ride him on the couch - his typical positions weren't on the cards but any angle he gets of your amazing body brings him bliss.

Gets the brace off...and probably injures himself again because he was a bit too eager to finish what he started.

Rudy Parra

Like his comrade, he's also a very passionate lover.

Apparently, a bit too passionate.

Which is why he was currently sat on your couch, arms crossed over his chest with a slightly annoyed expression.

He's not annoyed at you - he's annoyed that he didn't get to finish what he started.

Rudy was having the time of his life, smothered between your thighs, and he probably would've kept going had it not been you that hurriedly hopped off his face when he let out a pained groan.

Would probably try and convince you to let him continue where you left off.

But the hospital staff would probably be less impressed if he ended up back in the Emergency Department because he hurt himself further.

So he waits...impatiently.

As soon as the Doctor gives him the all clear, he practically dives between your legs.

He has to make up for lost time ;)

König

The poor guy is mortified - he’s not angry at you, not one bit, but that trip to the hospital is one that he’ll never forget.

Doesn’t like social situations, or hospitals for that matter, so being in a busy A&E department really was making him feel gradually worse by the minute.

That and he still had a bit of a *ahem* problem since your activities got interrupted.

Wearing a neck brace wouldn't bother him too much - as long as he can still wear his hood, he's happy.

Speaking of which, imagine the poor doctors trying to persuade him to take it off so they can examine his neck.

Thankfully he doesn't have to go on-base wearing the support - he'd probably die of embarrassment if Horangi found out what exactly happened, because then the entire base would find out no doubt.

Somehow, his comrade finds out anyways, and texts his friend some thumbs up emojis; "Way to go, big guy, best way to end up in the ER ;)"

After he gets the brace off and has to take it easy for a bit he'd be a bit sad since having you sitting on his face is his all time favourite position :(

Still, he improvises - and when he has your knees pressed to your chest and his mouth is writing the alphabet between your thighs, you would never complain ~

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Work

W.C. - 1.2 k

a/n: I’ve been having so much fun dealing with migraines, a break up, exams and getting an eye infection that I’ve totally forgot to write, so take this as a sort of apology:)

———————

It wasn’t hard to be the best footballer in the world’s girlfriend. All things considered, life with Aitana was pretty good, amazing even, if it weren’t for Aitana’s incessant need to ask people if they were employed.

It started small, when Aitana first met your family in Sweden, she had asked your brother whether he worked or not, happy when he started raving about his work, happy to find someone as passionate about their work as her.

Since that interaction it seemed like she searched that passion out in every interaction she had, going as far as to climb over rows of seats in order to speak to people.

She was nothing short of a social butterfly, and you were her anti-social caterpillar. The Swede in you was drawn to the Spanish affectionate nature even if it was vastly different from your own.

Your tiny girlfriend was as much of a magician on the pitch as she was off it, her ability to simply vanish the second you took your eyes off her was quite impressive, but not very enjoyable on your part. You almost had to invest in a private investigator to figure out how she did it, the way she always fooled you simply driving you crazy to the point of oblivion.

Still, you loved her strange habits simply for the fortune of having her, having her in every way imaginable.

You loved getting to hold her even as she squirmed to get away, kisses raining down on her face after a long game, using your substantially taller frame to put some space between her feet and the ground so that she wouldn’t be able to get away.

———————

Your muscles ache as your feet thump against the ground, the last game before a small break one of great performances, you yourself slipping 4 goals past the keeper, all of them assisted by your wonderful girlfriend.

Still, despite your obviously tired appearance, you were still ushered away to the corner of the pitch for an interview, being handed a man of the match award for your efforts during the game. This meant that your girlfriend was left unsupervised, your tired mind mixed with needing to seem professional before the camera completely taking up all your attention, meaning you didn’t immediately notice your girlfriend beelining for the stands.

“So, how does it feel to be back in the squad after the hamstring injury?” The reporter looks at you intently, trying her hardest to stare into your soul, or that’s at least what it seems like.

“Yeah, I mean it’s always special to be part of this squad, I’m not even going to lie and say that it’s been easy sitting on the bench when all I wanted was to jump on the field and score again but ultimately I got through it. I’m really happy with the performance as well, my beautiful girlfriend assisted all my goals so that makes it even better.” You smile widely when you mention your girlfriend, seeing through half-lidded eyes as the reporter's smile drops before she plasters it back on.

‘No need to be unprofessional now’ you think to yourself, looking away from her in search of that girlfriend to see if she could save you from the creepy situation.

But in your attempt to catch your girlfriend’s attention, you see her about to climb over the railings to talk to fans. You know that it’s dangerous, not only because of the altitude, but also because you never knew the intentions of some fans.

Somewhere in the background you can hear the reporter speaking to you, but you don’t pay her any mind, simply getting more anxious the longer you are standing there.

“It has to be special to be back with your teammates-”

“Perdón!” Is all you’re able to get out before you take off in Aitana’s direction, your legs no longer aching thankfully enough.

Your hands latch around her hips, tugging her softly away from the railing like you would a cat that had burrowed its claws into the couch. Aitana yelps as she looks back at you suspiciously, her hands coming down to rest on your shoulders when she realized that she didn’t have any plan of escape, seemingly just accepting her fate.

There are multiple cameras pointed at you, including the social media manager’s, so you just know that the interaction would find itself on the internet by the time you would be sitting in the bus.

Strangely enough, you didn’t mind that fact all that much, liking that the world would see how much you loved your girlfriend, maybe it would discourage reporters from trying to shoot their shot with you.

“Hey there pretty lady, whatchu’ doin’?” Aitana smiles at you innocently, acting like she totally didn’t try to climb over the railings. She presses a quick kiss to your cold cheek, enjoying the way your face darkens a few shades, the red spreading up your cheeks like food coloring in water.

It leads her to continue, kisses soon being placed on every single space on your face, with you soon blending in with the tomatoes you were growing in your garden.

“You are very cute.” She whispers lowly, her eyes flitting over your face as she smiles, keeping the words between the two of you like it was a secret only meant for your ears. Perhaps it was, you never knew with Aitana.

“And you are trying to distract me from the fact that you were totally trying to climb up into the stands. You’re lucky to be adorable, because Jona is one more abandoned interview away from benching me.” You boop her nose, shifting her body around so that your left arm was the only thing holding her body up, her arms still around your shoulders.

Walking back towards the interviewer, her professional smile drops from her face the second she sees Aitana perched on your arm, but nonetheless you approach her civilly. Aitana smiles brightly at the camera soon pointed at her again, media training mixed with the attention she’s getting from you being the perfect situation for the camera.

“Hola, lo siento, this one was getting herself into trouble. Had to get her out, don’t want the gaffer to bench the superstar now do we?” You motion towards Aitana with your head, the girl still sitting perched atop your arm slapping the back of your head lightly. Switching her around again, you quickly put her down back on her own feet, Aitana’s arms coming down to wrap around your waist tightly, almost possessive in a way.

“Thank you for today, that was all we needed. Here’s your man of the match trophy.” You get handed the trophy, turning to your girlfriend to brag, only to find her gone once more, her small body shooting across the pitch to get as much space between you two as she could.

It was almost as if you could see into the future as she jumps up and throws herself over the railings, giggling madly along the way.

You start to laugh too, the high speed chase the biggest highlight of the day, because not even scoring 4 goals could overshadow spending even a second laughing with your girl.

And even though Mapi would be teasing you for weeks about the absolute lovesick actions that day, you wouldn’t have it any different, besides you had more than enough ammunition to be able to blackmail her for eternity, so it didn’t really matter anyways.

[wileys-russo]

Girlfriend ficlet with Lucy pretty please 🩵🩵

girlfriend ficlet

"luce! we need to go or we'll be late man." you yelled out, rolling your eyes and tapping away at your phone. "aih alright alright, perfection takes time y'know?" your girlfriend finally joined you with a cocky smile.

"your confidence is as always, nauseating." you gagged, the taller girl chuckling and pulling you into a kiss. "i know you only act like ya hate it, when really it turns ya on baby." the defender mumbled into the kiss with a grin.

"sorry hang on-" you pulled away and again fake gagged. "such a child." lucy clicked her tongue and shook her head, shoving yours to the side. "ah! your perfection takes time? my hair takes longer, hands off the merchandise bronze." you warned wagging a finger at her.

"not the kind of merchandise you're slingin that i like to have my hands on anyway stanway." the brunette smiled with a wink, grabbing your bag for you. "didn't you just yell at me we were going to be late?" lucy teased holding her hand out which you accepted.

"hey its not me whose going to have issues with you being late." you chuckled, your dinner guest the one you knew would be causing problems if any.

your girlfriend retorting something back in spanish knowing you wouldn't understand you rolled your eyes and smacked her.

"we get it, you live in barcelona!"

~

"god man we said seven, its nearly seven thirty! not only do you corrupt me little sister but you're a bad influence on her time management lucy." georgia scowled the moment you arrived at the table.

"older sister! thank you very much." you pulled your younger sister into a hug as she stood to greet you. "older but smaller, big little sister!" georgia teased patting your head condescendingly. "don't you encourage her!" you warned your girlfriend with a sharp glare as she chuckled.

"gonna have to do a bit more than laughin at my jokes to get back into me good books here lucy." georgia warned, though you relaxed a little when she hugged the taller girl and all three of you sat down.

"its been a year now georgia, get over it." you rolled your eyes playfully, conversation flowing easily as you tucked yourself into lucys side despite the teasing from your sister.

"so, did you make a decision yet?" georgia asked only a half hour into the meal. "christ gee i haven't even had my entree yet! lay off man." you sighed, your contract with city due for renewal once again as you'd only signed on for one year extension.

you felt lucys fingers trace absentminded patterns on your shoulder, the brunette already knowing your answer and that georgia wasn't likely to take it all that well.

gratefully she didn't ask again, clearly picking up on the vibe that you weren't ready to talk about it and not wanting to ruin the time you did have together.

with a small hamstring strain you'd been ruled out of games and proper training for two weeks, so you'd flown to barcelona to see your girlfriend each weekend in between your rehab program.

conveniently barcelona had drawn bayern for their group stage of the uwcl and it almost seemed divine timing that you were actually able to watch, some of your teammates teasing that you were faking the injury to watch the match.

taking your seat the following afternoon you were wedged between lucys brother and mother, having already been absolutely berated by your sister over facetime earlier this morning for your outfit choice.

also ribbed by your older brothers who'd made the trip too you were grateful to be sat in the home section and away from their constant teasing you were bringing shame to the family in your bronze jersey.

the game started off with both teams coming out swinging, no goals conceded on either end by half time, lucy finding you and her family in the crowd and sending a grin and a wave in your direction.

your sister on the other hand caught your eye and flipped you the bird, something you were certain would be circulating twitter in a matter of hours.

you and lucy hadn't officially come out as dating but you also didn't shy away from 'soft launching' as leah had taught you it was called, and you allowed the rumour mill to circulate, no doubt in your mind your appearance here would only send it haywire.

the second half kicked off and from the very first touch it was apparent the barca girls had come out with a vengeance, bagging three goals in the first twenty minutes all with different scorers, your girlfriend assisting two of them.

the game finally ending with barcelona reigning supreme winning five to nil you were up on your feet as the stadium let out a thunderous cheer and the girls did their laps, a smile curling on your face watching your sister and girlfriend walk together, pushing one another around and joking with a grin.

after georgia had found out the two of you were dating she hadn't taken it well, getting over the initial shock and refusing to speak to either you or lucy for three whole weeks.

eventually leah and keira had gotten in her ear and spoken smacked some sense into her, reminding it was your life and your choice and your happiness, and she'd be a bad sister to stand in the way of that.

so to see them back to normal joking around and hugging flooded your body with relief, an immense weight off your shoulders of months of being the only connection between them, their new clubs meaning besides international duty they hardly saw one another.

eventually the crowd was dispersed leaving all the girls and their respective friends and families, you sat up on the barrier as lucy stood in between your legs, hands splayed across your thighs as you spoke with a few of her friends and teammates.

"so, am i wrong to hear we might have to see more of you soon chica?" mapi grinned as you pinched your girlfriends hip sharply and she winced. "maybe." you answered with a sly smile before grumbling in lucys ear about how she had a big mouth.

"you don't normally seem to mind my mouth though babe, especially when it serves you." the brunette mumbled back, stretching so her lips grazed your ear and she squeezed dangerously high up your leg as you blushed bright red and smacked her shoulder.

"well if that is true then maybe lucia will stop looking so miserable and going on and on about how much she misses you." alexia smiled, accent thick but you appreciated their efforts to speak english with you as a few of the girls laughed and lucy shot her a glare.

"we should go see my family luce, i think gee's done licking her wounds." you murmured as lucy nodded, turning her head to peck your lips and pushing herself up as mapi wolf whistled sending the two of you a wink.

you laughed as lucy rolled her eyes and helped you down, taking your hand as you waved the girls goodbye before the two of you crossed the pitch to where most of the bayern girls were spending time with their own families.

"well well well, the little traitor returns." sol grinned as you punched his shoulder and both you and lucy made the rounds greeting your family, keira also speaking with georgia a few feet away.

"just tryin out the colours before the big move then aih?" sol of course had to open his own big mouth right as georgia and keira returned, the blondes eyes widening at your brothers words.

"the what?" she sent you a glare as you smiled guiltily, sinking into lucys arms as she held you from behind, really using you as more of a human shield than trying to offer you any sort of comfort.

"surprise?" you smiled, biting your bottom lip as keira sighed and pinched her forehead and georgia let out a laugh. "so, barcelona then? officially?" she asked, scarily calm as you nodded.

"won't be announced until the summer, the contracts all but signed." you admitted as georgia nodded, seemingly processing as you started to relax a little assuming she was taking it better than you'd worried.

you were wrong.

"LUCY COME HERE I'M GONNA KILL YA AGAIN!"

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[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh. PC – CA, When did the Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh make his Test debut? This might turn out to be a good trivia question, as even for a cricket nerd it is difficult to recall Marsh’s maiden Test match. The answer turns out to be the Dubai Test, against Pakistan, in 2014. In the very next Test held in Abu Dhabi, he even showcased some potential by cracking a stroke-filled 87. Time flies. The clock has tick-tocked vigorously and 10 years have gone by since Marsh donned the Baggy Green in UAE. In the meantime, Marsh has played 45 Tests for his country, which in turn is a clear indicator that he has missed a fair number of games. The reasons for his absence range from injuries to being dropped from the set-up.  There was particularly a phase in 2018 and 2019 where Marsh seemed completely bereft of confidence, scoring only 170 runs over 15 innings. He was rightly left out of the Australian Test squad after the Oval Test, against England, in 2019. At that moment, there was even a feeling that Marsh won’t wear the white flannels for his country again. But Marsh was determined to bounce back.  Somewhere in July 2023, in another of those Ashes rubbers, Australia took the call of picking Marsh for the Leeds Test after Cameron Green was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Marsh certainly grabbed his opportunity with both hands, cracking an imposing 118-ball 118. On way to his hundred, he was dropped by Joe Root in the slip cordon and he made England pay for that costly mistake.  Some months later, he lifted Australia’s spirits, at the MCG, against Pakistan, after the hosts had found themselves in a precarious position at 16 for 4. His 96 turned out to be a game-breaking innings as Australia clinched the series. The backstory to that innings is around five years ago, he was booed by the MCG crowd. But those boos and groans had turned into a generous round of applause when he walked back to the pavilion after falling just four short of a hundred. By then, he had also composed a match-turning innings in a T20 World Cup final.  Unfortunately, a year later, Marsh’s Test career is back to square one. He has accumulated a solitary Test fifty over his last seven games. He has bowled only 40 overs in that period, which basically translates into less than 6 overs per Test. Marsh has also been laid low by a back problem in the recent past. Incidentally, Marsh has had a history of calf, ankle, back and hamstring issues. At 33, Marsh isn’t getting any younger either.  With the Australian selectors showing immense faith in their senior players, Marsh might just hold his place ahead of Beau Webster for the rest of the series versus India. In sport, you never say never, but it would take a brave man to bet against Green replacing Marsh as soon as the former recovers from a back injury.           The post Is Mitchell Marsh’s stop-start Test career on its last legs? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh. PC – CA, When did the Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh make his Test debut? This might turn out to be a good trivia question, as even for a cricket nerd it is difficult to recall Marsh’s maiden Test match. The answer turns out to be the Dubai Test, against Pakistan, in 2014. In the very next Test held in Abu Dhabi, he even showcased some potential by cracking a stroke-filled 87. Time flies. The clock has tick-tocked vigorously and 10 years have gone by since Marsh donned the Baggy Green in UAE. In the meantime, Marsh has played 45 Tests for his country, which in turn is a clear indicator that he has missed a fair number of games. The reasons for his absence range from injuries to being dropped from the set-up.  There was particularly a phase in 2018 and 2019 where Marsh seemed completely bereft of confidence, scoring only 170 runs over 15 innings. He was rightly left out of the Australian Test squad after the Oval Test, against England, in 2019. At that moment, there was even a feeling that Marsh won’t wear the white flannels for his country again. But Marsh was determined to bounce back.  Somewhere in July 2023, in another of those Ashes rubbers, Australia took the call of picking Marsh for the Leeds Test after Cameron Green was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Marsh certainly grabbed his opportunity with both hands, cracking an imposing 118-ball 118. On way to his hundred, he was dropped by Joe Root in the slip cordon and he made England pay for that costly mistake.  Some months later, he lifted Australia’s spirits, at the MCG, against Pakistan, after the hosts had found themselves in a precarious position at 16 for 4. His 96 turned out to be a game-breaking innings as Australia clinched the series. The backstory to that innings is around five years ago, he was booed by the MCG crowd. But those boos and groans had turned into a generous round of applause when he walked back to the pavilion after falling just four short of a hundred. By then, he had also composed a match-turning innings in a T20 World Cup final.  Unfortunately, a year later, Marsh’s Test career is back to square one. He has accumulated a solitary Test fifty over his last seven games. He has bowled only 40 overs in that period, which basically translates into less than 6 overs per Test. Marsh has also been laid low by a back problem in the recent past. Incidentally, Marsh has had a history of calf, ankle, back and hamstring issues. At 33, Marsh isn’t getting any younger either.  With the Australian selectors showing immense faith in their senior players, Marsh might just hold his place ahead of Beau Webster for the rest of the series versus India. In sport, you never say never, but it would take a brave man to bet against Green replacing Marsh as soon as the former recovers from a back injury.           The post Is Mitchell Marsh’s stop-start Test career on its last legs? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga: Unlocking Flexibility, Health, and Mindfulness

Hatha Yoga, one of the most popular and widely practiced forms of yoga, is a path to greater flexibility, strength, and mental clarity. The term Hatha is derived from the Sanskrit words “Ha” meaning "sun" and “Tha” meaning "moon," symbolizing the balance of opposites. In Hatha Yoga, this balance is achieved by combining physical postures (asanas) with breath control techniques (pranayama) and meditation to bring harmony to both the body and mind. Whether you are a beginner, looking to improve flexibility, or seeking overall wellness, Hatha Yoga offers an accessible and holistic approach to better health.

Beginner Hatha Yoga: A Gentle Introduction to Yoga

For those new to yoga, Beginner Hatha Yoga classes are a perfect entry point. These classes typically focus on teaching basic yoga postures, breathing techniques, and alignment, allowing participants to gradually build strength and flexibility. The slow and mindful pace of Hatha Yoga makes it ideal for beginners, offering a supportive environment where practitioners can learn at their own pace.

In a typical beginner class, you will be guided through fundamental poses such as Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Child’s Pose (Balasana), and Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). These poses are simple yet effective, helping you develop the foundation for more advanced practices. The focus in a beginner class is not only on mastering the poses but also on cultivating awareness of the breath and body, which is a key element of Hatha Yoga.

As you progress, you will start to notice improvements in your posture, strength, and mental focus. Hatha Yoga provides a non-competitive, inclusive atmosphere, making it ideal for people of all fitness levels, including those with limited flexibility or previous experience in yoga.

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The benefits of Hatha Yoga go far beyond just flexibility. This practice offers a wide range of advantages for both the body and mind.

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Mental Clarity: The focus on breathwork and mindfulness in Hatha Yoga helps clear the mind and improve concentration. The practice encourages you to focus on the present moment, making it an excellent tool for reducing stress and anxiety. Deep, conscious breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and calmness, which can help reduce mental tension and improve emotional stability.

Emotional Balance: Many people find that regular practice of Hatha Yoga helps to regulate emotions and improve overall mood. The combination of physical movement, deep breathing, and meditation can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and even mild depression. It creates space for emotional release and promotes a sense of inner peace and emotional resilience.

Detoxification and Energy Flow: Hatha Yoga also stimulates the body's internal systems. Certain poses enhance blood circulation and help detoxify the body by improving lymphatic drainage and encouraging the elimination of toxins. Moreover, the mindful breathing techniques increase the flow of prana (life force energy) throughout the body, revitalizing both body and mind.

Conclusion

Whether you are new to yoga, looking to increase flexibility, or simply seeking a more balanced and healthier lifestyle, Hatha Yoga offers an effective and holistic practice. Beginner Hatha Yoga classes provide an accessible starting point, helping students build a strong foundation for their yoga journey. Hatha Yoga's emphasis on breath, alignment, and mindfulness helps improve flexibility, strength, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. With its gentle approach and wide range of benefits, Hatha Yoga can be a transformative practice for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians ALDS Game 5: Live Updates, How to Watch

Win or Go Home

As a baseball fan, this is what you live for. As a baseball player, this is what you dream of in your backyard while playing whiffle ball. Win or go home. That's it.

The Detroit Tigers bought themselves a little bit of wiggle room by winning Tarik Skubal's start in Game 2 and taking care of business with a relatively stress-free Game 3, but gave away a chance to close out the series in Game 4 when Beau Brieske surrendered a huge home run to David Fry, flipping the game – and the series – on its head.

Game 5 got off to a pretty mundane start, with Matthew Boyd striking out three Tigers' hitters in the first inning after allowing two base runners, while Steven Kwan got on base because of a weird hit that could've been an error, but Skubal worked around the runner pretty effortlessly.

Skubal was working his magic again to start Game 5 and after Kerry Carpenter somehow drove in the game's first run on one leg in the top of the fifth, things were looking good. But as quickly as it started, it all fell apart. Skubal gave up a grand slam to Lane Thomas, giving the Guardians a 5-1 lead.

The big question entering the game was the status of Carpenter, the Game 2 hero, who had to leave Game 4 after tweaking his hamstring while round third base to score a run. The Tigers stayed relatively coy about Carpenter's status, saying he's a game-time decision, but manager A.J. Hinch insinuated that he was encouraged by what he saw from Carpenter Saturday morning at Progressive Field.

Carpenter wasn't scratched from the lineup, and came into the game in the fifth inning to pinch hit for Justyn-Henry Malloy against right-handed pitcher Andrew Walters. He delivered in a huge way, driving in the game's first run, but the Tigers lost the lead in the bottom of the fifth.

The winner of Game 5 will travel to the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees in the ALCS.

Sixth inning: Tigers get one back, but miss chance with Kerry Carpenter bases-loaded strikeout' Guardians lead 5-2

You've got to give the Tigers credit. They could've wilted after Lane Thomas' go-ahead grand slam, but they didn't. Jake Rogers drove in a run with two outs in the sixth and the Tigers managed to load the bases thanks to the single from Rogers and walks from Parker Meadows and Trey Sweeney. It seemed to all be shaping up for another huge Kerry Carpenter moment, but this time around, the slugger struck out as Guardians reliever Hunter Gaddis blew his fastball by him.

After the Tigers' missed chance, Tarik Skubal made incredibly quick work of the Guardians, needing just five pitches to retire the side.

Bottom fifth: That hurts: Tarik Skubal gives up grand slam as game slips away from Tigers; Guardians lead 5-1

Everything that could go wrong did in the bottom of the fifth inning for the Tigers. After giving up singles to Andrés Giménez and Brayan Rocchio, David Fry got a lucky dink infield single to load the bases. Then Skubal hit José Ramírez, driving in the tying run with the bases load and one out. Then - the hero of Game 1 for the Guardians, Lane Thomas, blasted a grand salami to break open a close game and put the Tigers in real dire straits.

Top fifth: Kerry ... Freaking ... Carpenter delivers on one leg, drives in Trey Sweeney on deep single for 1-0 lead

The Guardians know well what Kerry Carpenter is capable of. He was the hero in Game 2 with an absolute missile of a home run to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning. With the Tigers' offense sputtering, A.J. Hinch decided that it was worth subbing in Carpenter to face Guardians RHP Andrew Walters, one leg and all. Carpenter was hurt in Game 4 while rounding third base and was a game-time decision with a hamstring injury. But when the Tigers needed Carpenter to come through again, he delivered. He blasted a single to deep right-center field that would've easily been a double had he been able to even jog, but he was super limited by the leg injury. The single was good enough to drive in shortstop Trey Sweeney after he worked a walk, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead.

Top fourth: Tigers get two good at-bats, but can't score again as game stays tied 0-0

Spencer Torkelson had maybe the best at-bat of the game in the top of the fourth with two outs, fighting and clawing his way through and eventually blasting a ball to deep left-center field that looked like it was going to be a home run. The ball hit the middle of the high wall and Torkelson got a double. Parker Meadows followed that up with another great at-bat, working a walk, but Jake Rogers ended the top of the inning with a ground ball to short.

Third inning: Tarik Skubal goes beast mode to escape jam after rare Riley Greene error; Game tied 0-0

Malloy, Vierling and Greene went down in order as the Tigers continued to struggle at the plate before turning the bats back over to Cleveland. For the first time of the day, the Guardians made the Tigers and Skubal REALLY sweat when Brayan Rocchio singled to left and then Steven Kwan got to second base thanks to an uncharacteristic error from Riley Greene in left field that put the Tigers in a real jam with one out. Skubal turned up the dial with the pressure on, hitting 100 mph multiple times and striking out David Fry and forcing a pop out from Lane Thomas. Disaster averted.

Second inning: Tigers can't drive in Parker Meadows after double; Skubal keeps game tied 0-0

After Tarik Skubal worked around a wonky hit from Steven Kwan in the first inning, the Tigers looked like they may be working with something in the second. Parker Meadows slapped a double down the left-field line and then stole third base to get in great position with one out. However, the Tigers continued their playoff struggles with runners in scoring position as Jake Rogers flew out to right field, but it was too shallow to score Meadows, and then Trey Sweeney had an uncompetitive strikeout to end the inning. Skubal then made quick work of the Guardians in the second, striking out one and forcing two groundouts.

Top first: Tigers stand 2 runners as Matthew Boyd strikes out 3

Matthew Boyd looked a little shaky out of the gate, hitting Justyn-Henry Malloy in the first at-bat of the game, but bounced back with a strikeout of Matt Vierling. Boyd then walked Riley Greene to put a second runner on base, but corrected the mistake by striking out Andy Ibáñez and Wenceel Pérez to end the inning.

Tigers vs. Guardians ALDS Game 5 pregame notes

BUILT FOR THIS:Detroit Tigers season isn't a mirage or even magic — they're built to win ALDS Game 5

With a win, the Tigers advance to the ALCS to play the New York Yankees for the American League pennant while a loss ends the 2024 Tigers' run.

The Tigers had a chance to close out the series at home in Game 4, but lost the closely-fought game 5-4 to push it the maximum distance. It was a back-and-forth battle at Comerica Park and the Guardians came out on top with one more clutch hit, a pinch-hit two-run home run from David Fry, to keep their season alive.

The Tigers have star pitcher Tarik Skubal set to pitch the deciding game. Skubal is 2-0 in the postseason without giving up a run over 13 innings, including seven innings of shutout ball against the Guardians in Game 2 to set up a late rally. On the other side, former Tiger and left-hander Matthew Boyd gets his second start of the series for Cleveland after he also started Game 2 and gave up no runs in 4⅔ innings.

Designated hitter Kerry Carpenter is still a game-time decision with a hamstring injury, while catcher Jake Rogers is fully active after taking foul balls off his catching wrist last game.

Detroit Tigers Game 5 lineup vs. Cleveland Guardians

Tigers Game 5 lineup:

Justyn-Henry Malloy DH

Matt Vierling 3B

Riley Greene LF

Andy Ibáñez 2B

Wenceel Pérez RF

Spencer Torkelson 1B

Parker Meadows CF

Jake Rogers C

Trey Sweeney SS

Guardians Game 5 lineup:

Steven Kwan LF

David Fry DH

José Ramírez 3B

Lane Thomas CF

Josh Naylor 1B

Jhonkensy Noel RF

Bo Naylor C

Andrés Giménez 2B

Brayan Rocchio SS

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What Are the Best Natural Treatments for Scars?

The Slacken Shack in Redditch is owned by the Bowen therapist, Danielle. This clinic offers complete relief from pain. Bowen therapy has gained fame due to its painless treatment. It's also because it focuses on all the parts of the body to solve the root cause of the pain, rather than only on the pain area. Danielle is good for pain like joints, back, shoulder, etc. She's also good for foot and ankle problems. Her treatment is also effective for tennis elbow and tight hamstrings.

Comprehensive Pain Management

Among all the forms of Bowen therapy at The Slacken Shack, this is one of the most crucial advantages because it entails comprehensive care for the patient. Unlike other medical procedures, Bowen therapy doesn't use medicines or surgery. Instead, its principle works on simple hand movements by the therapist, Danielle.

Hormonal imbalance remedies Redditch

For women undergoing trouble due to hormonal variations, hormonal imbalance remedies Redditch, provided by Danielle, can provide relief. Bowen therapy has remedies related to menstrual cramps, menopause, and any other hormonal disorders, thus easing headaches and other problems that women often have to face. This therapy is said to maintain the natural mechanisms in the body, positively impacting hormonal balances and minimising the issues related to these conditions.  

Treatment of Post Operative and Trauma-Related Skin Discolouration

Danielle is also a professional in scar tissue release, which is effective when addressing post-surgical and traumatic injury scars. Bowen therapy techniques help the hardened scar tissue's flexibility and function, thus minimising pain and speeding up healing. Therefore, this aspect of the natural treatment for scars therapy emphasises the overall support for the body and contributes to satisfying pain management.  

Natural Pain Relief for Headache

Another common reason clients visit The Slacken Slack is for Natural Pain Relief for Headaches. It is annoying to have a headache because the condition interferes with your daily activities. Bowen therapy is gentle with the patient, painless, and can quickly elevate the headache without any medicines or surgery. You can find relief for your tension and poor blood circulation with Bowen therapy.

Treating Common Health Issues

Apart from headaches, the Slacken Shack Bowen therapy is effective for other health concerns, including digestive complications, tingling, and many other health ailments. Why should you continue with these pains and aches when you can find a solution with Bowen Therapy? Since this treatment is of a kind that deals with the person's overall health, it provides a holistic approach to health. Experts say a holistic approach is right, as it has no side effects.

For those willing to find a cure for your back pain without painkillers, The Slacken Shack in Redditch is the right place to approach. Depending on the pain you are suffering from, Bowen therapy by Danielle will enable you to get relief from the pain and enhance the quality of your life. You can call her for a one-on-one consultation, and if you are satisfied, you can proceed with the treatment. You are free to choose Danielle if the answers she provides to your queries are acceptable. 

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Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: Techniques and Outcomes by Pristyn Care

ACL tears are a major problem for athletes and people with an active lifestyle since they affect their mobility and quality of life. When not properly taken care of, these injuries not only limit one’s movement but may also cause long-term knee instability and degenerative joint diseases. A fundamental aspect of ACL reconstruction is Arthroscopic surgery. It gives opportunities for rehabilitation for sufferers that would wish to regain their pre-injury activity levels. In this regard, Pristyn Healthcare has distinguished itself as a leader in healthcare innovation, particularly in adopting state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques for ACL reconstruction.

High-tech tools ensure that Pristyn Healthcare’s patients obtain accurate and efficient treatment. The commitment shown by Pristyn Care underlines its dedication to restoring function and improving the quality of life of those with ACL injuries. Moreover, this specialization on the part of Pristyn Healthcare represents its broader mission to achieve better health outcomes than other counterparts in healthcare provision.

Definition of Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery is a surgical technique by which a small camera, known as an arthroscope, is inserted into the joint through a small incision. The second thing with this method is that it makes it possible for one to acquire a good look at the internal structures of the joint; accordingly, less invasive and more accurate surgery can be achieved compared to open surgery. The benefits of arthroscopic techniques to ACL reconstructions are numerous: minimal insult to other knee structures, minimal soft tissue damage, and subsequently reduced postoperative pain and flinching, quicker recovery period, and less scarring on the knee, thereby providing an earlier return of the patient to normal activities.

Pristyn Care practices such arthroscopic procedures dramatically change the outcome for the patient. Their facilities are all top of the charts, equipped with all the newest advances in surgical technology, and all their surgeons are trained in the most advanced methods of ACL reconstruction. All this investment in modern techniques pays off in three ways: the surgeries that Pristyn Care has transplanted bring an improvement in accuracy, an improvement in healing, and an improvement in the functionality of the articulation in ways that simply could not have existed even a handful of years ago. These surgeries will further underline their commitment toward the best-of-class surgical care project, laying a lot of emphasis on the patient’s safety and their complete independence post-operation.

Techniques for ACL Repair Used at Pristyn Care

Pristyn Care utilizes advanced arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques, using surgical and specialized tools along with a fiber-optic camera that goes inside the knee through small incisions. The technique gives the surgeon a detailed view of the interior of the knee so that he can conduct the surgery with precision to keep the damage around the tissues at a minimum. Major surgical advances include the use of commonly harvested autografts from the patient’s hamstring or patellar tendon, which are then prepared to replace the torn ligament.

It has all the latest generation technologies and is equipped with high-definition arthroscopic systems that give clear images and great control over the procedure. On the other hand, surgical tools are delicate by design, and the placement of the grafts is extremely precise. The operating rooms have state-of-the-art monitoring systems that monitor the vitals of the patient and the course of surgical performance, thereby allowing for immediate adjustments if necessary.

In such procedures, precision, and control over the procedure are of utmost importance because the real placement of the graft is the essence of post-surgery knee stability and functionality. Pristyn Care surgeons are precisely trained in such techniques and bring the highest level of expertise with each of them, helping provide impeccable attention to detail with every surgery for successful outcomes.

Patient Preparation and Care at Pristyn Care

Preoperatively, ACL reconstruction at Pristyn Care includes a detailed assessment: physical examination, imaging, and consultations involving the plan and discussion of recovery. The assessment shall be done to tailor the procedure to the specific condition and needs of the patient. At Pristyn Care, a lot of time is dedicated to sessions for patient education and detailed informatory purposes about the surgery, the risks involved, and the recovery. The help also includes taking care of all their managing work, be it insurance paperwork or scheduling, before surgery in an efficient way so that the patient does not have to think twice about anything except the procedure. This way, patients are as prepared for treatment intellectually as they are medically.

Surgical Technique and Immediate Postoperative Care

The ACL reconstruction surgery at Pristyn Care, at the very onset, includes anesthesia and the introduction of an arthroscope inside the knee joint through a small incision. The damage in the knee is assessed, and the surgeons then prepare for the insertion of the graft. The torn ACL is extracted and holes in the bone are created to hold the new graft, which is again fixed in place by screws or other fixation devices. The graft acts as a scaffold on which a new ligament can grow.

Postoperatively, the patient is taken to the recovery ward for further observation. Appropriate medications are given to him for pain control with minimum pain. Ice application and elevation of the leg are done to control the swelling. In this postoperative period, Pristyn Care ensures that there is no infection in the surgical site by administering antibiotics and using sterile dressing. The patient is discharged either on the same or the next day with details about postoperative care.

Long-Term Outcomes and Rehabilitation in Pristyn Care

Post-operative rehabilitation at Pristyn Care begins promptly after ACL surgery, with an initial focus on minimizing swelling and restoring range of motion. The rehabilitation protocol at Pristyn Healthcare involves a progressive, graded physical therapy program designed to enhance strength and flexibility. Pristyn Care reviews consistently highlight the effectiveness of this tailored approach, noting that most patients can return to their normal activities within a few months. However, the timeline for full recovery can vary for each individual.

The success rates following ACL reconstruction at Pristyn Healthcare are outstanding, with many patients resuming their sports or previous physical activities. Pristyn Healthcare reviews often praise the personalized care and extensive rehabilitation support provided by the team, which plays a crucial role in achieving a successful recovery. Patients frequently mention how the dedicated attention and customized rehabilitation plans offered by Pristyn Care significantly enhance their recovery experience, making their journey back to an active lifestyle smoother and more efficient.

Conclusion

Arthroscopic surgery is a critical component of successful ACL reconstruction. At Pristyn Care, advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art care contribute to favorable outcomes. Patients seeking expert management for knee ACL issues can consult with doctors associated with Pristyn Care for detailed information and tailored treatment options. Pristyn Care reviews and Pristyn healthcare reviews consistently highlight the effectiveness of these modern approaches and the high level of patient satisfaction. To explore these acclaimed services, schedule an appointment with Pristyn Care specialists, as recommended in numerous Pristyn healthcare reviews.

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Paris Olympics: Inside the Grueling, Lonely Grind of Trailblazing Hurdler Jyothi Yarraji

The Journey to the Paris Olympics

Jyothi Yarraji, the first Indian hurdler to qualify for the Olympics in the 100m hurdles, knows the grind like no one else. After years of relentless toil to shave off mere fractions of a second, Yarraji is now on a mission to trim microseconds from her personal best in hopes of securing a spot in the Paris Olympics final.

Racing Against the Clock

In the quiet corners of Navi Mumbai, Jyothi’s days are defined by the ticking of a stopwatch. On an excruciatingly hot April morning, it’s just Jyothi versus the clock, with her coach, James Hillier, by her side. The goal? To cut her personal best time of 12.78 seconds down to 12.5 seconds. “If she runs that in the semifinal, she has a very good chance of making the Paris Olympics final,” says Hillier.

The Microsecond Battle

Hillier’s mission to shave off milliseconds is painstaking. He breaks down a 12.5-second race into its tiniest components: staying lower over the hurdles, minimizing foot contact with the ground, clocking under one second between hurdles, and achieving close to two seconds from the starting block to the first hurdle.

One significant change they’ve implemented is reducing the number of steps Jyothi takes from the starting blocks to the first hurdle, from eight steps to seven. “It’s like rewiring the brain,” Jyothi explains. “I had been competing and training like this for 10 years. Imagine doing everything with your right hand and suddenly shifting to the left.”

Setting Up for Success

The reduction in steps isn’t just about speed; it’s about setting up for the second hurdle better. Jyothi’s long legs previously caused her to brake as she approached the first hurdle. Now, she accelerates through it, maintaining momentum for the second hurdle. “It’s definitely helping,” Hillier says. “Whether that translates into a faster time, we don’t know.”

Training Techniques and Timings

Even after recovering from a hamstring injury, Jyothi is pushing herself to the limit. On one training day in April, she had four runs with 12 hurdles each, two more than usual, to simulate tougher race conditions. Her times were consistently around 13.8 seconds until the final run, where she clocked 13.6 seconds, demonstrating the importance of technique even when fatigued.

Hillier’s focus is on the “rhythmic units” — the time between hurdles. “If she’s going from hurdle 2 to 3 (and so on) under 1 second, we know she’s in 12.5 shape,” he says. To achieve this, they use lower hurdles with foam pads on top, allowing Jyothi to attack aggressively without risking injury.

The Road Ahead

Jyothi’s training is a complex web of minute adjustments and rigorous practice. Hillier admits there are no guarantees, but he’s confident in her potential. “It’s like millions and millions of minute steps all the time. Then you put it all together and hope she’s good enough physically, mentally; hopefully, I am good enough as a coach to prepare her to peak at the right time when she goes into the Olympics,” he says. “I can’t promise you she’ll do it. But she’s capable of it.”

Follow Jyothi Yarraji’s inspiring journey as she pushes the boundaries to make history at the Paris Olympics.

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Recurring From Back Pain? Follow These 5 Tips To Get Instant Relief

Back pain is one of the most common conditions occurring in adults. It affects your quality of life by causing discomfort in the upper, middle, or lower back. Recurring pain at frequent intervals makes the situation worse. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sharp, excruciating one. There may be many reasons behind it. Thankfully, you can manage your back pain by following some easy remedies.

Here's everything about back pain and its management. 

Causes of Back Pain 

Age is the most common cause of back pain. As you start hitting your 30s, your discs wear away, leading to stiffness and lower back pain. 

Poor posture is another cause of backache and other back problems in many people. Working on your computer system or laptop by sitting in the wrong position puts pressure on your ligaments and muscles, leading to pain and discomfort.

Wrong form of exercise can be another cause of back pain in some people. Lifting heavy objects without the supervision of a professional may lead to sprain in the muscles, which may cause constant pain. 

In some cases, structural problems, such as ruptured discs, sciatica, bulging discs, osteoporosis, kidney infection or stone, and unusual curvature of the spine may lead to excruciating pain in the back. 

Being overweight puts a lot of pressure on the spine, leading to constant lower back pain and other problems. 

The lifestyle choices you make are another factor in affecting your back problem. A sedentary or unhealthy lifestyle makes your body susceptible to various forms of pain, including back pain. 

Other reasons your body may experience back pain include accidents, falls, injuries, trauma, etc.

How to Get Instant Relief from Back Pain? 

You can manage back pain over time by over-the-counter medication suggested by your doctor and by making lifestyle changes. For instant relief, follow the below-listed tips. 

Try Injection-Based Treatments 

Upon experiencing frequent bouts of sharp back pain, you can opt for injection-based treatments for quick relief. Trigger point injections, nerve ablations, nerve blocks, and epidural steroid injections help quickly lessen the pain. In some cases, these injections may also rule out the causes of the problem. 

While injections offer instant relief from back pain, it is not a permanent treatment to manage your problem. 

Stretching Exercises 

One of the excellent ways you can relieve back pain instantly is by performing a few stretching exercises. Exercise helps improve flexibility, release the tension in the muscles, and reduce discomfort. 

You can perform a hamstring stretch by lying on your back with one leg outstretched. Maintain the position and lift the opposite leg. Use a resistance band and draw it towards your chest. Hold the position for 20-30 seconds. Repeat with the opposite leg. 

Stand near a wall and bend one knee. Try to bring your heel towards the buttocks by grasping your foot with your hand. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Repeat with the other leg. 

Try Alternative Treatments 

If stretching or injections don’t work for you, you can opt for alternative treatments to get instant relief from the burning back pain. Some of the therapies, such as acupuncture, back massage, laser therapy, biofeedback therapy, and electric nerve stimulation, are remarkable ways to manage your back pain. Whether your back pain is short-term or recurring, these methods help alleviate the pain and discomfort, thereby improving your condition. 

Before opting for these procedures, talk to your doctor or spine specialist.

Pamper Yourself with an Anti-Inflammatory Drink 

Anti-inflammatory foods and drinks are effective in managing back pain and offer instant back relief. It is a good option if you don’t want to take medication and treat your problem naturally. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of some ingredients help manage the pain and minimize the inflammatory reactions. 

Turmeric milk is an excellent an excellent anti-inflammatory drink. It works by relieving the bouts of pain and causing instant relief to your problem. You can also make ginger-green tea. The herb-infused tea has soothing properties.

Try Heat or Cold Therapy 

Opting for heat or cold therapy is an effective instant treatment for back pain. Applying a heating pad to your back helps relax tense muscles. It also increases blood flow, thereby easing the pain. You can apply the heating pad or take a warm bath to relax your muscles. 

Similarly, using an ice pack on your back is another way to treat immense back pain. Cold therapy works by reducing inflammation caused in your back. It also numbs the area and alleviates pain. Both these strategies reduce back pain effectively. 

Takeaway 

Besides following the above-listed tips, we suggest you improve your quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Indulging in exercise, healthy eating, and other healthy habits means taking care of your back directly or indirectly.

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could you write something with georgia where she has to have you rubbing her back to fall asleep, and whenever you stops she does a little shimmy to make you start again

ps i can also picture her making one of the girls (keira or leah) scratch her back when they’re away so she can fall asleep 😭

my needy girl II g.stanway

"-you can't be serious. surely you can take a nap without it gee!" leah scoffed in disbelief as the younger blonde beside her frowned, crossing her arms over her chest grumpily.

"i can't leah! i wouldn't be askin if i wasn't dead serious." georgia huffed quietly as her best friend groaned, earning her a harsh shushing from mary who was trying to sleep a couple of rows up from them.

"please leah?" georgia practically begged her best friend, body burning with exhaustion as sleep seemed something she might never obtain, not having slept well the entire time she'd been away with the lionesses.

they'd all travelled to norway for the week for a friendly with the national team, but a flare up of an old hamstring injury for you meant you'd had to stay home.

of course georgia was sad about it both for herself and for you, knowing how much it would hurt for you to have to watch from afar. and with the two of you playing together for club and country it was seldom you were ever away from one another longer than a couple of days.

for most people this would be fine but for you and georgia it was rare you'd find a couple more happily codependant. you lived together, ran errands together, paired up for drills together, trained together, played together, showered together, cooked together, cleaned together and of course slept together.

which was what had lead to georgia coming to leah for help in the first place.

ever since the early stages of your relationship you'd picked up the habit of rubbing georgia's back while the two of you lay together, limbs intertwined and heartbeats thumping in sync. at first the blonde was resistant to it, not used to such casual intimiacy from a partner.

though overtime the tables had flipped completely and she found herself unable to get a goods night sleep without her girlfriends soft touch, hand tucked up her top as her nails would gently graze georgias tanned skin, the calloused palm of her hand rubbing small but loving circles into her back as she dozed off peacefully.

so having been missing that for the last eight nights had made georgia insufferably tired and grumpy, and now on the flight home it was catching up to her fast.

"fine, but only for a few minutes." leah gave in with a grumble as georgia sighed a quiet thank you and turned toward the window of the plane trying to get comfortable.

closing her eyes she felt leahs hands gently start to rub circles on her back, trying desperately to let that soothe the sting of having been away from her lovers touch for so long.

though hard as she tried, it just wasn't the same.

"nevermind, its not workin." georgia huffed, shrugging leahs hand off and sinking down into her chair crossing her arms over her chest. "georgia you are so incredibly-" leah started to tell her off until keiras hand snaked over the top of her chair, smacking her on the shoulder.

"be nice!" the girl mouthed as leah turned around to glare at her, nodding toward georgia who was curled into a ball looking absolutely miserable.

leahs face softened at the sight as keira settled back into her chair, the skippers hand reaching out to gently squeeze the younger girls knee in comfort.

"we're nearly home mate, and you know she'll be there and waiting for you."

~

your head snapped to attention as you heard the jingle of keys, a grin making its way to your face as you heard them drop to the floor and your girlfriend groan, swearing like a sailor at the mistake.

"you kiss your mother with that mouth?" you yanked the door open with a teasing smile, the blondes face lighting up at the sight of you, dropping the keys again as she stumbled through the door.

"babe!" you squealed as she dropped her luggage, swept you off your feet and swiftly picked you up into a bone crushing hug hello.

"george my leg, i had physio today." you warned gently with a soft smile as the blonde carefully placed you back on your feet, closing the door behind her and advancing toward you again.

"god i've missed ya." you swooned at her accent as always, knees wobbly and lips curling into a face splitting grin as her hands gently cupped your face, eyes roaming every little feature of your face oh so lovingly, memorizing it as if she'd been away for a year.

"i missed you more. you played so well baby, my golden goal scorer." you placed a tender kiss to her lips, georgias hands finding your hips and flushing your bodies closer together.

"where do ya think you're goin? you've got a weeks worth of lovin to make up for baby." the girl grinned cheekily, her nose scrunching up adorably as you melted at the sight.

~

"you look shattered love, lets head to bed?" you offered with a concerned frown as georgia went to press play on another episode, not missing the deep seeded bags under your girlfriends eyes and the way her body was clearly struggling to stay awake.

it relieved you that she didn't put up a fight, wordlessly nodding and flicking off the tv as the two of you stood, flittering around the house and switching off the lights before meeting one another in the bedroom.

"nah give us that one." georgia frowned, nodding to the hoodie you already had on your body as you held another out to her to change into. you opened your mouth to protest but the pout which formed on her face had you stripping the material off in an instant, handing it over as she shrugged it on with a content smile.

slipping into one of her old jerseys you kicked off your track pants and followed the blonde into the bathroom, the two of you messing about playing footsies as you brushed one anothers teeth.

"oi!" she gasped in mock offence as you flicked water at her, grinning before the slightly taller girl yanked you into a minty fresh kiss. "dickhead!" you pushed her away with a scoff as she dripped water down your back from freshly washed hands, winking cheekily and pecking your lips a few more times.

grabbing her hand and dragging her back into the bedroom you wasted no time collapsing into the soft mattress as georgia promptly flopped herself right on top of you.

your laughter filled the room as she attacked your face with sloppy kisses, only stopping once you gently pushed her off, leaning over to flick off the lamp on your bedside as she did the same, engulfing your bedroom into darkness.

"assume the position then woman." georgia mumbled tiredly, rolling onto her stomach and fumbling around blindly for you, eventually finding your arm and draping it over her.

knowing exactly what she wanted you chuckled, moving your hand to sneak up her hoodie, rubbing gentle circles on her back as your other hand tangled in her messy blonde locks, scratching at her scalp.

"i love ya." she mumbled sleepily, scooching closer to press a tender kiss to your jaw, nose tucked into your collarbone as you echoed the words back, pressing a kiss into her hair and moving away a few flyaways from her warm forehead.

you smiled in surprise as within seconds it seemed the taller girl had fallen dead asleep, mouth slightly ajar as she exhaled gently, nose twitching as you shook your head.

retracting your hand from inside her hoodie you rolled onto your back, other hand still tangled in your lovers hair as your own eyes fluttered close tiredly.

you'd almost drifted off yourself before you heard georgia whine, the girl wiggling and fumbling around in the dark. grabbing at your top she pulled and tugged until your body rolled onto its side, her fingers finding yours as she moved your hand back under her hoodie.

"more." the blonde demanded sleepily, accent even thicker in her tired state. you smiled feeling her settle instantly as you resumed rubbing her back, breathing evening out as she immediately crashed again.

your lips left a tender kiss on the crown of her head with an amused smile, sighing softly as georgia mumbled something incoherant in her sleep and pressed her face even more into your neck.

"my needy girl."

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Knee Stretches From Beginners To Advanced

Knee pain is a common ailment that affects people of all ages, often hindering their ability to perform daily activities and enjoy an active lifestyle. Whether the discomfort stems from chronic conditions like arthritis, injury, or overuse, incorporating knee stretches into your routine can be a game-changer. This article explores a variety of knee stretches designed to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and strengthen the muscles supporting the knee, suitable for individuals ranging from beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts.

Introduction

The knee joint’s complexity and its critical role in everyday movements make it particularly vulnerable to discomfort and injury. This vulnerability is compounded by factors such as age, activity level, and overall health. Effective management of knee pain is multifaceted, necessitating a holistic approach that encompasses a variety of strategies. Among these, knee stretches are paramount, serving not only as a preventive measure but also as a rehabilitative tool to ensure the knee’s optimal health and functionality.

The Role of Proper Exercise

Incorporating proper exercise into one’s routine is crucial for those experiencing knee pain. Not all forms of exercise are beneficial for knee health; some can exacerbate the issue if not performed correctly. Low-impact activities such as swimming, cycling, and walking are often recommended to maintain fitness without putting undue stress on the knee. Additionally, specific knee stretches and strengthening exercises can fortify the muscles around the knee, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves, providing better support and stability for the joint.

The Critical Role of Knee Stretches

Knee stretches play a vital role in both the prevention and management of knee pain. Regular stretching helps maintain flexibility in the muscles and ligaments surrounding the knee, preventing stiffness and reducing the risk of injuries that can lead to pain. Furthermore, stretches can alleviate existing discomfort by loosening tight muscles that may be contributing to knee strain. Understanding how to stretch the knee properly is essential, as incorrect stretching techniques can do more harm than good. It involves gentle, controlled movements that gradually increase the knee’s range of motion without causing further pain or injury.

Gentle Stretches for Beginners

For those new to knee stretches or currently experiencing significant knee pain, starting with gentle stretches is key. These stretches focus on slowly increasing the range of motion without putting undue stress on the knee joint.

- Seated Hamstring Stretch: Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Bend one leg and place the sole of that foot against the inner thigh of your straight leg. Lean forward from your hips and reach toward the toes of your straight leg. Hold for 15–30 seconds and repeat on the other side if needed.

- Quad Stretch: While standing, hold onto a chair for balance. Bend your knee by bringing your heel towards your buttocks, and hold your ankle with your hand. Keep your knees close together and push your hip forward to enhance the stretch. Hold for 15–30 seconds and switch legs.

Intermediate Stretches for Building Strength

As your knee becomes more accustomed to stretching, intermediate stretches can help build the muscles around the knee, offering more support and further reducing discomfort.

Half-Squat: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Extend your arms in front of you for balance. Slowly lower yourself into a half-squat, not going lower than a 90-degree angle at the knee. Ensure your knees do not extend past your toes. Hold for a few seconds, then return to standing. Repeat 10–15 times.

- Step-Ups: Using a step or a low bench, place one foot on the step and push through your heel to lift your body up, bringing the other foot to meet the first. Step back down and repeat 10–15 times before switching legs. This exercise strengthens the quads, hamstrings, and glutes, supporting the knee joint.

Conclusion

Incorporating a range of knee stretches and strengthening exercises into your daily routine can significantly impact knee mobility. Starting with gentle stretches and gradually progressing to more advanced exercises ensures that you build the necessary muscle support around the knee without exacerbating issues. Always listen to your body and consult with a healthcare professional or physical therapist to tailor a program that’s right for your specific needs. With consistency and patience, knee stretches can be a powerful tool in overcoming knee pain and enhancing your overall quality of life.

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Unlock Your Body's Full Potential with a Comprehensive Stretching Routine: Enhance Flexibility and Improve Overall Well-being

Introduction: Welcome to the world of stretching routines, where you can discover the transformative benefits of enhancing flexibility and mobility. This carefully crafted program is designed to target all major muscle groups, improve joint mobility, and promote relaxation. Let's explore the key components of a stretching routine and uncover why it's essential for anyone looking to move with ease and grace.

Dynamic Warm-Up: Prepare Your Body for Optimal Stretching

Active Substance:

Joint Mobilization: Begin your stretching routine with dynamic joint mobilization exercises to warm up and lubricate your joints. Perform movements such as arm circles, leg swings, and neck rolls to increase blood flow and prepare your body for deeper stretching.

Dosage: Spend 5 to 10 minutes performing dynamic joint mobilization exercises, focusing on controlled movements and gentle stretching of all major joints.

Static Stretching: Lengthen and Relax Your Muscles for Improved Flexibility

Active Substance:

Hamstring Stretch: Target the muscles in the back of your thighs with the hamstring stretch. Sit on the floor with one leg extended straight in front of you and the other leg bent at the knee. Lean forward from your hips, reaching towards your toes until you feel a gentle stretch in your hamstring.

Dosage: Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds on each leg, repeating 2 to 3 times. Focus on breathing deeply and relaxing into the stretch to maximize its effectiveness.

Chest Opener: Open up your chest and shoulders with the chest opener stretch. Stand tall with your arms extended behind you and interlace your fingers. Gently lift your arms towards the ceiling until you feel a stretch across your chest and shoulders.

Dosage: Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds, repeating 2 to 3 times. Focus on maintaining good posture and avoiding overarching your lower back.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS): Target Specific Muscle Groups for Enhanced Flexibility

Active Substance:

Quad Stretch: Stretch the muscles in the front of your thighs with the quad stretch. Stand tall, bringing one heel towards your glutes and grabbing the ankle with your hand. Gently pull your heel towards your glutes until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh.

Dosage: Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds on each leg, repeating 2 to 3 times. Focus on maintaining proper posture and avoiding arching your lower back.

Shoulder Stretch: Relieve tension in your shoulders and upper back with the shoulder stretch. Stand or sit tall, reaching one arm across your body and using your opposite hand to gently press your arm towards your chest.

Dosage: Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds on each side, repeating 2 to 3 times. Focus on relaxing your shoulders and breathing deeply into the stretch.

Why Choose a Stretching Routine?

Improved Flexibility: Enhance muscle flexibility and joint mobility, allowing for greater range of motion in daily activities and sports performance.

Stress Relief: Promote relaxation and reduce muscle tension, helping to alleviate stress and promote overall well-being.

Injury Prevention: Reduce the risk of injury by maintaining optimal muscle length and flexibility, enabling your body to move more freely and effectively.

Conclusion: Embark on a journey to greater flexibility and mobility with a comprehensive stretching routine. By incorporating dynamic warm-up, static stretching, and active isolated stretching into your routine, you can unlock your body's full potential, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injury. Embrace the freedom of movement and the joy of flexibility as you experience the transformative power of a stretching routine.

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Surprise?

Summary: Everyone loves surprises, right?

Pairing: Dani Rojas x Reader

Word Count: 980

Warning: None

Fandom: Ted Lasso

Rating: Fluff

A/N: Just a quick little bit of fluff for our ray of sunshine.

"I love you so much," you hummed, looking at the occupied space in the bed next to you. Your eyes lit up with an adoring gleam as he yawned and rolled onto his back. You knew you were beyond lucky to have met Dani. He was so sweet and full of life and genuine joy, he always saw the bright side of things. That's part of the reason you hoped he wouldn't be too mad at you for what you'd done. You thought you had plenty of time before he got home to sort this out and find a way to explain how this happened, how you brought this into your shared home. But you heard the sound of a car door shutting and your panic quickly spiked. You hopped out of bed and looked at the bed where he slept "I don't wanna hear a peep out of you." You quickly left and closed the bedroom door behind you just as Danny opened the front door.

"Dani!" You greeted happily as you pulled each other into a tight hug, Dani squeezing you happily before peppering your face with kisses. After finally pressing an excited kiss to your lips he beamed a smile "I missed you so much today!" "I missed you too, Dani, how was training?" You asked curiously as you led him to the couch so you could both sit down. "It was fantastic! We practiced this new trick maneuver that should really give us a boost during our next game," he explained. Dani started to go into detail about the intricacies of the move, and you got part of it, but your mind was drifting off to what-or who- was in your bedroom, sleeping in Dani's spot.

It was then that a sudden 'thud' came from behind the closed door and Dani immediately stopped talking. His expression turned from excited to curious. You grabbed his hand when he started to get up and suddenly asked "how was everyone else today? Is O'Brien still recovering from his hamstring injury?" "He's doing better, what was that?" He asked suspiciously. "I took a nap with the window open earlier, wind probably knocked something off the shelf," you answered quickly. You followed after him and stood in front of the bedroom door. "Is someone in there?" He asked after staring at you for a solid 30 seconds. "No! I mean, kind of but not someone like what you're thinking!" You rambled nervously. His brows furrowed some and a slight frown etched its way onto his features "then can you open the door?"

Hesitantly, you nodded and opened the door, stepping inside with him behind you. There, on the floor by Dani's side of the bed, next to a tipped-over laundry hamper, rolling around in a nest of dirty laundry with a shirt in his mouth, was a small mass of copper and white fluff. Crystal clear blue eyes stared up at you and Dani, the small animal pausing mid-chew on one of Dani's socks. The little husky's eyes fixated on you both, waiting for one of you to make a move or say something. You kept your gaze on Dani, waiting for him to react. "Surprise?" You said nervously.

Finally, he spoke up, his demeanor relaxing from tense and suspicious to just a little confused and curious "how? Where?" "I went out to run some errands and when I was leaving the grocery store, I found him all alone and soaked in a little box. Someone abandoned him and I couldn't leave him there! Look at him, he would've caught his death in this cold, Dani," you explained. You saw him soften up some and you took his hand, giving it a gentle squeeze "I know you're still a little raw about what happened to Earl but that wasn't your fault, and I think Cooper would be really good for you and-" "You named him Cooper?" Dani interrupted as he cautiously stepped forward and crouched down to be closer to the dog's level. "Yeah, because his fur is kind of a copper color, so I thought Cooper was a good name," you answered, taking a seat on the edge of the bed, watching Cooper nervously sniff towards Dani's outreached hand, sock still in his mouth.

Carefully, Dani's hand crept closer before resting close enough to Cooper's snout so he could sniff. A long moment passed before the little pup nuzzled against Dani's hand for a moment before continuing to chew on the sock. You smiled to yourself as you watched Dani begin to gently pet the dog, scratching behind his ears and under his chin. "He seems a little shy," Dani observed when the dog stiffened up and side-eyed him every few pets. "I would be too if someone left me in a box in the parking lot," you joked softly. Dani gently picked him up and sat next to you, his gaze shifting from the dog to you after a few seconds of watching him get settled "I think we should keep him; I mean, you have already named him, and he loves my sock."

Letting out a soft squeal of excitement, you hugged his side tightly and kissed his cheek repeatedly "yay! I'm so glad you said yes!" "What would you have done if I said no?" He asked with a soft laugh as he draped an arm around your shoulders. "I don't know, I might've had to kick you out," you joked with a grin. You gently scratched under Cooper's chin and pretended to go for the sock, making him play-growl at you while Dani faked a hurt gasp. "You know I could never replace you, Dani, I love you," you promised, kissing him gently. "And I love you too, always," he responded happily. After another moment, you heard him mumble to himself "everyone is going to be so jealous when they meet him."

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