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…
If you are running in the Brighton Marathon you may be interested to know that runners often over-train for a marathon rather than under-train. One cause of over-training is adrenal fatigue. You may miss this as symptoms can be subtle and no clear disease can bediagnosed. Recurrent injury or lack of motivation can be caused…
The answer is yes. Here’s why. If the arch in the foot flattens out (over-pronates) the shin bone and knee twist inward in a cork-screw motion putting stress on the hip and pelvic bones. This can cause the spine to tilt and the back joints to ache. In fact it has been estimated that up…
Dehydration can lead to headaches and other joint aches and pains including back ache. Tiredness and other digestive problems can also be a result of not drinking enough or too much of the wrong drinks. “As we’re made up of 70% water if levels reduce the body simply can’t function properly. We lose on average…
Here are some top tips to prevent back and neck pain caused by cycling. How you position yourself, how you set your bike up for you and even what clothing and equipment you use can have a massive impact. When most of us begin cycling – either just to work, on odd weekends or as…
Our professional approach, gentle treatment and the great care we take of our clients have helped us become a centre for excellence – and the Brighton back pain clinic that people most prefer. Many people believe they will have to put up with back pain when in fact, prompt treatment can cure back pain for…
