What Chiropractic Can - And Can't - Do: Realistic Answers From Sundial Clinics Brighton

What Chiropractic Can – And Can’t – Do: Realistic Answers From Sundial Clinics Brighton

By Matthew Bennett Whether you’re walking along the seafront, cycling through the Lanes or sitting at your desk in central Brighton, back pain can stop you in your tracks and affect every aspect of your daily life. At Sundial Clinics Brighton, we’ve spent over three decades helping people across Sussex understand what chiropractic care can…

Chiropractor at Sundial Clinic Brighton treating patient with low back pain with manipulation

Why Spinal Manipulation Works When Most Back Pain Treatments Don’t — From a Chiropractor Brighton Patients Trust

by Matthew Bennett Back pain is exhausting. Not just physically, but mentally too — especially when you’ve tried treatment after treatment with little lasting relief. Here’s the frustrating truth: a major 2025 umbrella review found that only around 10% of non-surgical back pain treatments have strong evidence showing they actually reduce pain. Most popular therapies…

Hip Pain Holding You Back? How Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Can Get You Moving Again

Hip Pain Holding You Back? How Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Can Get You Moving Again

Understanding Hip Pain and Mobility Issues in Brighton By Matthew Bennett If you’re experiencing hip pain that’s limiting your daily activities—whether it’s climbing stairs, gardening, or simply getting out of a chair—you’re not alone. Hip osteoarthritis and mobility deficits affect thousands of people across Brighton and the UK, but the good news is that evidence-based…

Back Pain Warning Signs: Brighton Chiropractor’s Guide To Knowing When It’s Serious

Back Pain Warning Signs: Brighton Chiropractor’s Guide To Knowing When It’s Serious

by Matthew Bennett Not All Back Pain Is Created Equal Most back pain will settle with time and appropriate care, but sometimes your body sends urgent signals that demand immediate attention. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden flare-up or persistent discomfort, knowing when to seek help from a chiropractor Brighton residents trust—and when to head…

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Back Pain From Workouts? Here’s What Your Brighton Chiropractor Wants You To Know

By Matthew Bennett Are your gym sessions leaving you with more than just sore muscles? You’re not alone. Back pain from workouts is one of the most common complaints we hear at Sundial Clinics, but here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to sideline your fitness goals. As experienced chiropractors in Brighton, we often advise…

Ten Myths of Back Pain in Older Adults: A Brighton Chiropractor's Evidence-Based Guide

Ten Myths of Back Pain in Older Adults: A Brighton Chiropractor’s Evidence-Based Guide

By Matthew Bennett If you are older yourself or you have a family member who is getting on a bit then this is for you. Low back pain stands as one of the most disabling conditions affecting older adults throughout Brighton and the wider UK, contributing to substantial healthcare costs and reduced quality of life.…

The Sedentary Lifestyle Epidemic: How Sitting All Day Creates the Perfect Storm for Back Pain

The Sedentary Lifestyle Epidemic: How Sitting All Day Creates the Perfect Storm for Back Pain

Britain’s Sitting Crisis and Your Spine By Matthew Bennett The average British adult now spends between 9 and 10 hours per day sitting—more time than we spend sleeping. This dramatic shift towards sedentary living has created what’s been called a public health crisis. Back pain has become the leading cause of disability in the UK,…

Lumbar Disc Herniation Risk Factors: Brighton Chiropractor Insights

Lumbar Disc Herniation Risk Factors: Brighton Chiropractor Insights

Why Disc Herniation Matters by Matthew Bennett When a disc in your lower back (lumbar spine) ruptures and presses on a nerve, the resulting condition—called lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with radiculopathy —can be significantly more debilitating than ordinary back pain. A comprehensive 2024 systematic review has now identified who’s most at risk of developing a…

Degenerative Disc Disease: What the Research Actually Shows (It's Not All Bad News)

Degenerative Disc Disease: What the Research Actually Shows (It’s Not All Bad News)

By Matthew Bennett If you’ve recently been told you have “degenerative disc disease,” you might be feeling rather worried. The word “disease” sounds frightening, doesn’t it? It conjures images of progressive deterioration and inevitable disability. But here’s something that might surprise you: degenerative disc disease isn’t actually a disease at all, and having it doesn’t…

Best Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain Relief: A Brighton Chiropractor's Evidence-Based Guide

Best Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain Relief: A Brighton Chiropractor’s Evidence-Based Guide

Tossing and turning all night, searching for that one position that doesn’t aggravate your aching back? Here’s what the latest research reveals about the best sleeping positions for back pain and how chiropractic care can help you finally achieve comfortable, restorative sleep. By Matthew Bennett Why Your Sleep Position Matters More Than You Think When…