We often think that as we get older we will inevitably have to accept that we will be limited by ill health, aches and pains. Whilst it is true that our bodies change we are often more able than we think. More and more people are taking up sport and exercise at a later age…
Neck pain is remarkably common with nearly half of us suffering at one time or another. Worst of all it keeps coming back. Many different types of treatment are currently used so which ones should you choose if you have neck pain? A recent review into the best ways to treat neck pain has just been…
Matthew is attending the the WHO Health Assembly in Geneva as part of a delegation from the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). The Assembly meets every year to discuss pressing health issues around the world and to formulate strategies for dealing with them. The UK government is represented by a strong delegation including Health Secretary…
If back or hip pain is hindering your running performance and fitness goals then here are some facts to help put a spring back in your step writes Brighton chiropractor Amy Pease. Staying fit helps to prevent aches and pains, however various factors come in to play when pounding the pavements that could put you…
Sundial Clinics, Brighton are supporting Rockinghorse with a new free spine check for children. On Friday 21st February 2014 Sundial will be carrying out free spinal check ups to check for poor posture and other causes of back pain as well as joint and muscle problems. Parents will be invited to make a donation to…
The Brighton Marathon is the highlight of our sporting calendar. We have supported Brighton runners and their charities for many years but we have noticed that many people are not getting the support and advice they need to complete the marathon injury free. One in five people who enter the marathon will not complete it…
Over the holiday I bumped into a old acquaintance and I was shocked to see how old he had become in the few short years since I last saw him. Not only had he put on a lot of weight, but he was not taking care of his appearance and was complaining about lots of…
When John came to see me with a recurrence of his back problem he was really fed up. He had been going to the gym and doing the core stability exercises that he had been shown by the instructor. He had been exercising two or three times a week since his bad back had recovered…
Here at Sundial Clinics, Brighton we often get asked if patients can claim their fees back from their health insurance companies. Most of the time, you can. At Sundial we have chiropractors and physiotherapists who are recognised by both Bupa and Axa PPP. Both these private health insurers have a restricted list of recognised practitioners…
There are currently around 140,000 thousand carers in East and West Sussex with the figure set to rise to 180,000 by 2037[1]. For many carers physical activity such as lifting is a significant part of their daily routine. However, not all carers will be aware of their back health when looking after someone. Although paid…
