We often blame headaches on things like prolonged noise, too much screen time and changes in air pressure. While these factors definitely play a part, persistent headaches are very often caused by something simple – overworked neck muscles. Your neck has to put up with a lot. Your head weighs as much as a bowling…
Sudden back pain is a wake up call. It makes you seek the help you need and allows your chiropractor or physiotherapist to sort things out with appropriate treatment. You get given a personal exercise plan and gradually everything improves. You feel better at last! Then, little by little, you forget to do the exercises…
When it’s that ‘time of the month’, nine out of ten women report that they experience low back pain alongside menstrual cramps. It’s common for periods to be accompanied by back pain, which can make you feel a lot worse and even affect your ability to work and generally get on with life. What causes…
Did you know that whiplash can result from an impact of just 10 miles an hour? Here we will talk about the most common symptoms of whiplash, why immediate treatment is essential and how you can speed up recovery. Whiplash often refers to a neck injury that comes from a sharp sudden motion of the…
Waiting times for back and neck pain treatment on the NHS are a problem. When you get to speak to your GP, referral to a specialist service can take many weeks and then treatment often consists of being sent home with a sheet of exercises. The recent Darzi Report shines a spotlight on this growing…
Pain in the muscles and joints affects everybody at times. If pain keeps returning, it is starting to become permanent or chronic. Here is how to spot the signs and what to do about it. The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, tendons, ligaments as well as muscles and joints. These are the mechanics…
Your mid-back or thoracic spine stretches from the base of your neck to the top of the lumbar region (lower back). The twelve vertebrae here are more rigid and stable so rarely suffer from injury. If you’re experiencing pain in this region, there are a few likely causes that chiropractic treatment or massage can help,…
Anyone of any age can injure themselves in a fall – it’s not just the elderly. The shock of a fall makes your muscles tense up and you can be left with bruises, strains and spasms. You might throw your arm out to save yourself and jolt your shoulder, or you might land awkwardly on…
Taking a deep breath can trigger sharp pains in the rib, chest and back pain for a number of reasons. Our expertise at Sundial is in tracking down the causes of pain and working to find the right treatment for you. Read on to find out what might bring on chest and rib pain and…
Under-18s are not immune to back pain. About a third of children experience neck and back pain, with about a quarter of those enduring two or three episodes yearly. The school years involve carrying heavy books and equipment in backpacks, sitting at desks for hours and bending over screens – no wonder the young have…
