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…
Waiting times for back and neck pain treatment on the NHS are a problem. When you get to speak to your GP, referral to a specialist service can take many weeks and then treatment often consists of being sent home with a sheet of exercises. The recent Darzi Report shines a spotlight on this growing…
Pain in the muscles and joints affects everybody at times. If pain keeps returning, it is starting to become permanent or chronic. Here is how to spot the signs and what to do about it. The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, tendons, ligaments as well as muscles and joints. These are the mechanics…
Whether you’re dealing with a new injury or chronic pain, it’s sometimes difficult to know which is more effective – ice or heat? Here is a quickfire guideline from our Brighton chiropractors and physiotherapist that will help you decide when to ice and when to heat. New Injury? Ice. Suffered a nasty fall or a…
Can massage help shoulder pain? Massage is a well known and long established method of helping with general muscular pain and stiffness. It may make you feel good but how effective is it at helping with musculoskeletal conditions like shoulder pain? Our chiropractors and physios often recommend Sports or Deep Tissue massage as a complementary…
