The ‘popping’ sound you often hear is called cavitation and it happens when gas bubbles are released from the joint fluid inside the joint as it is stretched. It can happen naturally, for example, when your knees crack as you squat down. It can also happen during treatment to the spine as part of chiropractic…
Back and neck pain can be helped by making stretching part of your daily routine. As we age, our joints become less flexible and this can make everyday tasks increasingly challenging. Stretching keeps our muscles flexible and increases the range of motion in our joints, and it can also improve posture, reduce the risk of…
Shoulder pain is common, especially as we get older. It can affect your ability to do everyday things, stop you from exercising and even disturb your sleep. Here at Sundial our chiropractors and physio’s work together to solve complex shoulder problems quickly. Our chiropractors assess your spine because your shoulders are directly connected to the…
Working from home can cause back pain. The majority of people work at a desk or kitchen table for long hours during the day, which can put increased pressure on the structures of your spine. Others work on the sofa or even a low coffee table which increases the pressure on the spinal joints and…
Arthritis – Joint Pain and Stiffness Arthritis is defined as the breakdown of the cartilage around your joints, and this condition can develop anywhere in your body. Neck arthritis is quite common. Arthritis is actually a normal part of the ageing process. Some of the most common symptoms associated with arthritis (including neck arthritis)…
The nights are still long, temperatures have plummeted and Covid is not fully behind us yet. From shorter days with less sunlight, changes in hormones and potential nutritional deficiencies, there are so many factors that can contribute to feelings of exhaustion at this time of the year. But here are a few simple ways to…
There is a natural neck pain solution that works better than medication and is far less risky than injections or surgery. This natural neck pain solution is often recommended by many physicians. This natural neck pain solution is also recommended as a first-line treatment by most major healthcare organizations. So why hasn’t the world…
Believe it or not, the average weight of the human head is a full 5kg or more. That may not seem like a lot, but imagine you had to actually hold that weight in your hands and up above your shoulders all day every day for the rest of your life. That’s exactly the job…
Smart Phones and Stiff Necks A stiff neck can often be traced to postural issues that contribute to weakened neck muscles. The majority of us are working on computers and staring down at smartphones for hours on end each day, and that’s left an estimated 20% of us living with daily neck pain over this…
