by Matthew Bennett New research shows that patients seeing a chiropractor for chronic low back pain could experience significantly better outcomes, including less pain, improved movement and better quality of life, when spinal manipulation is combined with laser therapy and exercise. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people in the UK…
by Matthew Bennett Quick Answers What is neutral spine? Neutral spine is a comfortable range of positions that maintains your three natural spinal curves: cervical lordosis (neck curves forward), thoracic kyphosis (mid-back curves backward), and lumbar lordosis (lower back curves forward), without excessive strain in any direction. It’s a zone of positions, not a single…
by Matthew Bennett The Bend That Broke the Camel’s Back (Or Did It?) You reach down to pick up a dropped pen and suddenly your back seizes. You twist to grab your seatbelt, and there it is again, that sharp, familiar pain. If you’ve started avoiding everyday movements because they trigger back pain, you’re not…
by Matthew Bennett If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening when a chiropractor adjusts your spine, you’re not alone. Despite what you might have heard, it’s far more sophisticated than simply “cracking your back” or “putting bones back in place”. The truth is rather more fascinating and understanding it might just change how you think…
By Matthew Bennett The Flexibility Paradox You may be surprised to discover that your back pain has worsened despite a dedicated yoga or Pilates practice. You may have been stretching regularly, following your’s guidance and doing everything they’ve been told will help, yet your discomfort persists or even intensifies. This experience isn’t unusual. Whilst yoga…
Could 2026 Be the Year You Finally Get Your Life Back? by Matthew Bennett If you’ve been struggling with chronic back pain, you know the frustration. You’ve tried painkillers, perhaps attended a few physiotherapy sessions, maybe even been told “you’ll just have to live with it”. But what if there’s a better path forward? Recent…
New Year, New Fitness Goals – But Are You Ready? By Matt Cunningham January brings a familiar surge of enthusiasm as gyms fill up and running shoes come out of retirement. Across Brighton, from the seafront to the South Downs, thousands of people are determined that this year will be different. But here’s the sobering…
Why Regular Check-Ups Beat Crisis Care by Matthew Bennett When it comes to back pain, most people wait until they can barely move before seeking help. It’s like waiting for an acorn to grow into a mighty oak before deciding the garden’s getting a bit crowded – by then, you’ve got a much bigger problem…
Start 2026 Pain-Free by Matthew Bennett As we welcome the new year, many of us are thinking about changes that could genuinely make life a bit easier. If back pain has been getting you down, here’s some good news—this could be the year things finally click into place. Here at Sundial chiropractic clinic in Brighton,…
The Back Pain Dilemma By Matthew Bennett If you’re dealing with low back pain, you’ve probably wondered: should I rest or should I move? Many patients visiting our chiropractors in Brighton ask this exact question. The answer might surprise you. What the Research Really Shows A comprehensive study of over 400 people with low back…
