Did you know that your spine needs almost constant movement to stay healthy? Many people think that the spine needs to remain as straight as possible all the time. In fact, it has a natural S-shaped curve of its own. It consists of 33 bones stacked on top of each other, all with joints in…
Stretching comes naturally to the human body. Not only does it free up our muscles and improve our flexibility, it also serves as a ‘reset’ to the mind and helps us to become more alert. It feels good, refreshes us and can help us to move more freely. But is it really the case that…
You needn’t let heel pain slow you down this summer. It can strike out of the blue and has a number of different causes. Not only can it ruin a nice walk, it can also cause long term disruptions to your fitness plans. So what causes heel pain? Does the answer lie in your footwear,…
Thinking of trying acupuncture to help your chronic pain? Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing alternative treatment. What conditions does acupuncture treat? Acupuncture, or dry needling, is also part of physiotherapy and is the practice of inserting very thin flexible needles into targeted areas of the body. It has roots in ancient…
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…
Standing up for hours, leaning forward with your head tilted down… it’s not surprising that being a hairdresser or barber is tough on your back – a study conducted in America found that it’s one of the top fifteen high-risk occupations for developing lower back pain. Uncomfortable postures, long hours, washing clients’ hair and stress…
The menopause is often associated with hot flushes and mood swings. But did you know that these hormonal fluctuations can lead to a higher incidence of back pain? Oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining skeletal health, promoting the activity of bone building cells , helping to slow the breakdown of bones. A drop in…
Do you spend more than four hours a day sitting down? If the answer is yes, you’re one of the millions of people who make up the ‘sitting epidemic’. Due to a decline in the prevalence of physical jobs, combined with the rise of desk-based work, working from home, use of the internet and car…
A slipped disc is also called a herniated or prolapsed disc – and it can cause a lot of pain. Discs themselves are soft cushions of tissue between each vertebrae. The jelly-like centre (nucleus) of each disc is soft, but enveloped by a tougher substance called the annulus. Their job is to be shock absorbers.…
If you’re suffering with a flare up in your back, the first thing you may want to do is reach for the painkillers. Occasional use of ibuprofen, the key ingredient in Nurofen, may offer short-term relief, but relying on painkillers for persistent back pain will do more harm than good. New research shows that regular…
