When most people think of chiropractic care, they imagine spinal adjustments aimed at relieving back or neck pain. Yet, the diaphragm—a crucial but often-overlooked muscle—plays a profound role in posture and spinal health. It’s your primary breathing muscle, sitting right below your lungs and attached to your ribs and spine. Nearby, the intercostal muscles—those thin…
If you’re struggling with back pain, back braces or support belts, which promise relief and support, might seem like a perfect solution. But this shouldn’t be your first choice. Here’s why you should think twice before reaching for a brace – and what can help instead. Back Braces Weaken Core Muscles While a back brace…
Ever wonder what a ‘pinched nerve’ is? It’s when something’s putting too much pressure on a nerve, leading to tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected area. Imagine the feeling when you hit your ‘funny bone’ or when a leg goes numb — that’s a nerve problem! When a nerve in your spine gets pinched,…
Did you know that your glasses could be the secret culprit behind your nagging neck pain? So says Brighton chiropractor, Matthew Bennett. Varifocals can cause discomfort, especially when you’re working on a computer. These lenses are meant to provide clear vision at varying distances, but the layout requires you to look through different parts of…
Causes, Symptoms and Everyday Activities That Trigger Elbow Pain Did you know you can develop ‘tennis elbow’ without the fun of playing a single match? Lateral epicondylitis (to give it its proper name) is a form of RSI (repetitive strain injury) caused by repeated twisting, gripping movements, such as swinging a tennis racquet. The overload…
We often blame headaches on things like prolonged noise, too much screen time and changes in air pressure. While these factors definitely play a part, persistent headaches are very often caused by something simple – overworked neck muscles. Your neck has to put up with a lot. Your head weighs as much as a bowling…
Sudden back pain is a wake up call. It makes you seek the help you need and allows your chiropractor or physiotherapist to sort things out with appropriate treatment. You get given a personal exercise plan and gradually everything improves. You feel better at last! Then, little by little, you forget to do the exercises…
As autumn sets in and winter approaches, we tend to get less exercise and less sunshine. During these times, back and joint pain often feels worse – to learn more about this, you can read our blog post about it here. But did you know that improving lymphatic flow is a great way to relieve…
When it’s that ‘time of the month’, nine out of ten women report that they experience low back pain alongside menstrual cramps. It’s common for periods to be accompanied by back pain, which can make you feel a lot worse and even affect your ability to work and generally get on with life. What causes…
Did you know that whiplash can result from an impact of just 10 miles an hour? Here we will talk about the most common symptoms of whiplash, why immediate treatment is essential and how you can speed up recovery. Whiplash often refers to a neck injury that comes from a sharp sudden motion of the…
