by Matthew Bennett If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening when a chiropractor adjusts your spine, you’re not alone. Despite what you might have heard, it’s far more sophisticated than simply “cracking your back” or “putting bones back in place”. The truth is rather more fascinating and understanding it might just change how you think…
Start 2026 Pain-Free by Matthew Bennett As we welcome the new year, many of us are thinking about changes that could genuinely make life a bit easier. If back pain has been getting you down, here’s some good news—this could be the year things finally click into place. Here at Sundial chiropractic clinic in Brighton,…
Understanding the Sleep-Pain Connection in Later Life by Matthew Bennett If you’re over 65 and struggling with both back pain and poor sleep, you might have wondered: which came first? New research tracking nearly 1,000 older men over six years provides a clear answer – and it’s not what many people assume. The study, published…
How Long Will My Back Pain Last? by Matthew Bennett You’ve woken up with stabbing pain in your lower back. Again. As you carefully swing your legs out of bed, one question dominates your mind: “How much longer will this last?” If you’re searching for answers about back pain recovery times, you’re not alone—and you’re…
Winter’s chill can make us feel sluggish, but staying active is more important than ever. Cold weather often leads to less movement because our bodies instinctively conserve energy to keep warm. Add in shorter days and a tendency to hibernate indoors, and it’s no surprise we feel like curling up under a blanket. However, inactivity…
Dry needling specific areas in muscles called trigger points is an evidence based technique for relieving and often eliminating pain coming from muscles such as back pain, neck and shoulder pain. Muscle pain can come in many forms from just being tender to touch, to a consistent ache to an excruciating spasm. Dry needling with acupuncture needles…
