As we step into 2025, why not make this the year you finally banish back pain? While exercise and good posture are the usual suspects in spinal health advice, there’s a world of innovative, lesser-known techniques to transform your back. Step Backwards to Move Forward: Walking Backwards for Lumbar Relief Did you know walking backwards…
The UK sees millions of people commuting every day. For Brighton to London commuters, the average travel time tops 80 minutes plus onward travel time. Then the same in the evening. These prolonged trips take a significant toll on spinal health. Studies reveal that 32% of commuters experience back pain, and on the Brighton to…
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? 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 the lens for close-up tasks, like…
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…
