Whether you’re a hairdresser on your feet all day, a dentist leaning over patients or anyone whose work demands repetitive movements and awkward postures, back pain can become an unwelcome part of the job. Long hours spent bending, twisting or holding static positions take their toll on muscles, joints and overall mobility. While sticking to…
Have you ever paid attention to how you walk? Most of us don’t think twice about it – until we start experiencing back pain, stiffness or discomfort. But your gait (the way you walk) can reveal a lot about your spinal health. In fact, small changes in your walking pattern could be early signs of…
Ever noticed that things feel a little harder to lift as you get older? That’s not just in your head! It’s called sarcopenia—a fancy term for age-related muscle loss. But here’s the good news: losing muscle isn’t an inevitable part of ageing. With the right approach, you can stay strong, mobile and full of energy…
Menopause marks a significant life stage, but it also brings a host of challenges – one of the most overlooked being chronic low back pain (LBP). Women are more likely than men to experience back pain and its prevalence increases with age. Menopause is often associated with well-known symptoms like hot flushes and sleep disturbances,…
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help from our clinics in Brighton, but here’s a vital message: just because it hurts doesn’t mean your back is damaged. This shift in perspective is crucial for recovery and could change the way you approach your pain. Not All Pain Equals Injury…
Back pain is one of the most common complaints worldwide. It affects millions of people, disrupting daily life, work, and overall well-being – in fact up to 60% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life (1). But why does back pain happen? The causes are vast and complex, ranging from…
Spine injections have long been used as a treatment for chronic back pain. Yet a new set of international guidelines, published by the British Medical Journal, strongly advises against their use. The question now is: should we continue spending money around the world on a treatment that, according to the latest evidence, doesn’t seem to…
We all know that exercise is good for us – it keeps us fit, boosts our mood and helps us sleep better. But did you know that breaking into a sweat can also make you feel less pain? Yes, it’s a real thing called exercise-related pain relief. So how does it work? When you exercise,…
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…
In the world of physiotherapy and chiropractic care, there’s an exciting treatment gaining popularity: Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). It’s a non-invasive, painless way to speed up healing and relieve pain. But how does it work, and could it help you? What is Low-Level Laser Therapy? LLLT, also known as cold laser therapy, uses gentle light…
