by Matthew Bennett Quick Answers What is neutral spine? Neutral spine is a comfortable range of positions that maintains your three natural spinal curves: cervical lordosis (neck curves forward), thoracic kyphosis (mid-back curves backward), and lumbar lordosis (lower back curves forward), without excessive strain in any direction. It’s a zone of positions, not a single…
by Matthew Bennett The Bend That Broke the Camel’s Back (Or Did It?) You reach down to pick up a dropped pen and suddenly your back seizes. You twist to grab your seatbelt, and there it is again, that sharp, familiar pain. If you’ve started avoiding everyday movements because they trigger back pain, you’re not…
By Matthew Bennett The Flexibility Paradox You may be surprised to discover that your back pain has worsened despite a dedicated yoga or Pilates practice. You may have been stretching regularly, following your’s guidance and doing everything they’ve been told will help, yet your discomfort persists or even intensifies. This experience isn’t unusual. Whilst yoga…
New Year, New Fitness Goals – But Are You Ready? By Matt Cunningham January brings a familiar surge of enthusiasm as gyms fill up and running shoes come out of retirement. Across Brighton, from the seafront to the South Downs, thousands of people are determined that this year will be different. But here’s the sobering…
Why Regular Check-Ups Beat Crisis Care by Matthew Bennett When it comes to back pain, most people wait until they can barely move before seeking help. It’s like waiting for an acorn to grow into a mighty oak before deciding the garden’s getting a bit crowded – by then, you’ve got a much bigger problem…
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,…
The Back Pain Dilemma By Matthew Bennett If you’re dealing with low back pain, you’ve probably wondered: should I rest or should I move? Many patients visiting our chiropractors in Brighton ask this exact question. The answer might surprise you. What the Research Really Shows A comprehensive study of over 400 people with low back…
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…
by Matthew Bennett Not All Back Pain Is Created Equal Most back pain will settle with time and appropriate care, but sometimes your body sends urgent signals that demand immediate attention. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden flare-up or persistent discomfort, knowing when to seek help from a chiropractor Brighton residents trust—and when to head…
