What Is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Brighton Chiropractor Matthew Bennett Explains Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is essentially a narrowing of the spaces in your lower spine, which can squeeze the nerves and cause significant discomfort. Think of it like a garden hose being pinched – when the space gets smaller, things don’t flow properly. This condition…
Could your daily stroll be the key to preventing chronic back pain? Groundbreaking research suggests that walking just over an hour and a half each day could dramatically reduce your risk of developing long-term back problems. Matthew Bennett explains what this means for Brighton residents and how Sundial can help you maximise these benefits. …
The Hidden Truth About Shoulder Blade Pain By Brighton chiropractor Matthew Bennett A review just published analysing 86 studies from 1957 to 2022 has revealed something extraordinary: shoulder blade pain appears in 72% of all cases where people have a trapped nerve in their neck, making it the third most common symptom after neck and arm…
You might notice you’re developing a bit of a hump – also called Dowager’s or Buffalo Hump – and think it’s entirely caused by poor posture. It’s true that heads are heavy. They weigh on average about 5 kg (11lb) – more than most newborn babies. This weight is balanced on seven vertebrae, stabilised by…
Our chiropractors in Brighton know that hairdressers get much more neck and shoulder pain and problems in their forearms and wrists than average. Standing up for long periods, and holding your arms up in the air while doing intricate repetitive movements can cause aches and pains. In fact, over half of hairdressers get neck and…
Years ago, many believed that the health benefits of exercise were limited to the body. However, research has demonstrated that regular physical activity and movement can benefit both the body and the brain. Recent studies have highlighted that movement can improve the supply of oxygen to the brain and promote the production of new cells.…
On bad backs Brighton chiropractor Matthew Bennett says “Lots of people come in to see us wanting a quick fix for their back pain. They may have had their back ache off and on for years. They may be out of shape physically, having done no meaningful exercise since school. They may be sitting 8…
