It is a disturbing fact that most people who get a bout of back pain go on to get it year after year. A recent study(1) found that four out of five people had episodes of back pain over 20 years later. This is especially concerning because they had attended their GP initially and this…
Back pain, knee strain and shoulder problems from injuries whilst on holiday is probably the last thing on your mind at this time of year. With the school holidays just around the corner many people are heading off to the sun for a bit of rest and relaxation on some wonderful beach. Injuring yourself on…
Amanda has decided to take up ballet again after a break of more than 20 years. Ballet dancers are prone to injuries, especially of the feet and ankles but also of the back. Osteo-arthritis is common and often leads to pain and disability later in life. Amanda hopes to learn ballet again whilst bringing her…
Matthew Bennett attended the launch of the new Mole & Skin Check Guidelines that have been developed jointly by the Melanoma Taskforce and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) especially for health professionals and met Gemma Merna from Hollyoaks The guidelines provide clear and simple information about the signs of skin cancer. As chiropractors we…
In the third and final part of her series of articles on Swimming for the Triathlete, Sundial’s very own triathlete Amanda Goring, talks about avoiding pain and injury when competing. Triathalon Injuries The beauty of triathlon racing is that each discipline places different demands on the body and as such requires global training. It is…
Swimming Training The most common discipline triathletes find tricky is the swim. A few simple tips will go a long way to improve your triathalon swim. Supplementing your swimming training with core based exercises is a great idea writes Sundial chiropractor and triathlete Amanda Goring . Your time in the water may be heavily impacted…
Cliff Cox is one on Britain’s top surfers and lives here in Brighton. He has won the English Masters Championship twice, the South Coast Championships several times and won a bronze medal at European level. He has done all this and yet has suffered bouts of back pain for years. He believes his participation in…
As the triathlon season is upon us and ever increasing in its popularity, we are running a series of articles on triathlon tips and how to avoid common triathlon injuries and become stronger, faster and more confident for race day writes Sundial chiropractor Amanda Goring. Key points Focus on freestyle for training with breaststroke during ‘breaks’…
If you have hayfever you probably know all about the symptoms:- runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. You probably also know that it is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen. Up to 1 in 5 of us will suffer from hayfever at some time. Other microscopic particles like house dust or dander from animals…
Can cute puppies cause back ache? Having recently purchased a puppy for the first time I know the answer is yes. I have suddenly become aware of the aches and pains which can come from owning a boisturous (or lazy and stubborn in the case of my puppy) bundle of fluff, and not just with…
