Did you know that whiplash can result from an impact of just 10 miles an hour? Here we will talk about the most common symptoms of whiplash, why immediate treatment is essential and how you can speed up recovery. Whiplash often refers to a neck injury that comes from a sharp sudden motion of the…
Anyone of any age can injure themselves in a fall – it’s not just the elderly. The shock of a fall makes your muscles tense up and you can be left with bruises, strains and spasms. You might throw your arm out to save yourself and jolt your shoulder, or you might land awkwardly on…
Back pain is commonly caused by joint stiffness but sometimes too much movement can become a problem. We usually think of being very flexible as a great thing. Athletes, yoga practitioners and children are so lithe and limber that we tend to envy them. But when does joint flexibility become hypermobility? Read on to find…
Pain warns you when your tissues are damaged. You can’t ignore pain signals, and you’ll often be put out of action for a while.You might notice some natural improvements after a week or two, but waiting for things to get better can be very frustrating. Is it possible that chiropractic adjustments or physio treatments can…
Swelling, redness and pain are the hallmarks of muscle strains, joint sprains and soft tissue injuries. They’re all natural reactions to trauma but reducing this painful inflammation via medication is not the best thing to do. In the past, patients were advised to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and apply ice to inflamed areas immediately…
Should you stop exercising if your shoulder hurts? Your shoulder is one of the most complex and overused joints in the body – so should you immobilise it or keep moving? The answer to this depends on the kind of pain you’re experiencing. New activities or exercises can cause your muscles to stiffen and become…
Watching Wimbledon and getting tennis envy? Here are Sundial’s top tips for avoiding injury, staying comfortable and making the most out of your game – courtesy of our physiotherapist, former tennis international, Khee Yen Wee. Wear the right shoes Playing tennis involves a lot of stops, starts and short sprints, so it’s essential to…
A bump in the boot from a car behind you or an emergency stop can all cause some nasty effects on the neck and back. Even worse is a full-on crash, of course. When all that forward motion (kinetic energy) gets transferred into your body, the moving parts are the ones that feel the effects…
