Regular exercise is a great way to maintain spinal health, but sometimes overexertion can do more harm than good. At our chiropractic and physio clinic in Brighton, we often see people who have sustained a back injury from improper technique at the gym. Most commonly, this comes from bad ‘form’ in weight-lifting, as this kind…
Pain in your back tells you when something’s not right but it’s not particularly good at telling you exactly what’s wrong. So says Brighton chiropractor Matthew Bennett. You might feel a ‘referred pain’ in quite another part of the body – down your arms, your legs, just in a couple of fingers or even in…
For many people, chiropractic treatment makes their pain improve almost immediately. But this isn’t guaranteed to be the case. There’s nothing more frustrating than taking the first steps towards improving your back pain, and then finding you feel worse after your first treatment. This is an understandable cause of concern, but we’re here to assure…
Back pain is commonly caused by joint stiffness but sometimes too much movement can become a problem. We usually think of being very flexible as a great thing. Athletes, yoga practitioners and children are so lithe and limber that we tend to envy them. But when does joint flexibility become hypermobility? Read on to find…
If you’re coming out of the long winter full of aches and pains, you’re not alone. During the colder months, our activity level often decreases, leading to tense muscles, exacerbated back pain and tech neck. Cold and rainy weather is known for making chronic pain feel worse and seems to contribute to flare ups. But now…
There’s nothing more frustrating than finding that the path to recovery is longer than you expected. The cause of back pain is highly individual, often brought on by a combination of different factors, some of which you might not even be aware of. This means that no two journeys will be the same, even within…
Have you ever been alarmed by online information about back pain and wondered if it applies to you? Terms like ‘spinal misalignment’ or ‘dislocation’ are sometimes used very loosely on the internet, which can lead to misunderstandings. You might be left wondering how a vertebra (which is firmly attached to all the other vertebrae in…
No one wants to start their day with a stiff neck. Here you can learn about what’s likely to be causing your neck pain, as well as how to prevent it in the future. To watch click here What causes a stiff neck while sleeping? Almost everyone has experienced the mishap of ‘sleeping funny’ and…
Pain warns you when your tissues are damaged. You can’t ignore pain signals, and you’ll often be put out of action for a while.You might notice some natural improvements after a week or two, but waiting for things to get better can be very frustrating. Is it possible that chiropractic adjustments or physio treatments can…
Migraines are more than just headaches. They are often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances. They are a common problem for patients at our Brighton chiropractic clinic. While there are various triggers for migraines, ranging from stress to certain foods, research suggests that a deficiency in…
