Back pain can be frustrating and confusing. Many believe an MRI will reveal the cause, but imaging isn’t always the answer. In fact, relying too much on MRI findings can lead to unnecessary treatments while missing the real issue. Read on to find out why an MRI shouldn’t necessarily be your first choice on your…
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…
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…
Inflammation can show up in the body in many different ways, from achy joints to sore muscles, to ongoing conditions like arthritis, and even a general feeling of being ‘under the weather’. Luckily, there are many natural remedies you can use to fight inflammation, and they taste great as well! Read to the end for…
Many back problems occur as a normal part of ageing. Spinal discs dry up, becoming less spongy and pliable so they’re not so effective as the shock absorbers between the bones of the back, the vertebrae. This rigidity increases the chance of a disc herniation (a bulging, ruptured or ‘slipped disc’). At our clinic in…
If you’re coming out of the long winter full of aches and pains, you’re not alone. During the colder months, our activity level often decreases, leading to tense muscles, exacerbated back pain and tech neck. Cold and rainy weather is known for making chronic pain feel worse and seems to contribute to flare ups. But now…
Your body needs magnesium to run smoothly. An average adult body contains around 25 grams of magnesium, 60% of which is stored in the skeleton. This macronutrient is a cofactor in the numerous biochemical reactions that continuously occur within the body. It is integral to the process of converting into energy, as well as regulating…
Does it feel like your back pain gets worse when the weather is cold, stormy or changeable? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Every person is different, so it’s difficult to be sure why erratic weather seems to make back pain, arthritis and headaches feel more severe. It has been observed that a…
Thinking of trying acupuncture to help your chronic pain? Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing alternative treatment. What conditions does acupuncture treat? Acupuncture, or dry needling, is also part of physiotherapy and is the practice of inserting very thin flexible needles into targeted areas of the body. It has roots in ancient…
Did you know that the estimated cost of back pain to the NHS is £481 million a year? Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are extremely common. According to the NHS, over 20 million people in the UK have an MSK condition such as arthritis or back pain, and they account for up to 30% of GP consultations…
