By Matthew Bennett Are your gym sessions leaving you with more than just sore muscles? You’re not alone. Back pain from workouts is one of the most common complaints we hear at Sundial Clinics, but here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to sideline your fitness goals. As experienced chiropractors in Brighton, we often advise…
By Matthew Bennett If you are older yourself or you have a family member who is getting on a bit then this is for you. Low back pain stands as one of the most disabling conditions affecting older adults throughout Brighton and the wider UK, contributing to substantial healthcare costs and reduced quality of life.…
New research proves what your Brighton chiropractor already knew: spinal manipulation really works for neck pain. By Matthew Bennett Why This Breakthrough Study Matters for Brighton Residents Suffering from Acute Neck Pain When acute neck pain strikes, Brighton residents face a bewildering array of treatment options. Should you book an appointment with your GP, visit…
By Brighton chiropractor Matthew Bennett Although our chiropractors have been here in Brighton for over 30 years and chiropractic care itself has been around for well over a century, it is only now that studies are revealing how chiropractic manipulation works. These studies look at its effects on pain management, longer term outcomes and the biomechanics…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
We often blame headaches on things like prolonged noise, too much screen time and changes in air pressure. While these factors definitely play a part, persistent headaches are very often caused by something simple – overworked neck muscles. Your neck has to put up with a lot. Your head weighs as much as a bowling…
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…
