The Christmas holidays are a time for joy, indulgence and catching up with loved ones but they can also play havoc with your joints and muscles. Between long hours spent slumped on the sofa, marathon cooking sessions and the stress of ticking off that endless Christmas to-do list, it’s no wonder so many people end…
As the holiday season arrives, we dive into rich foods and festive treats, often becoming more sedentary. We may reach for painkillers like ibuprofen to ease back pain, headaches or sore muscles from seasonal activities. But did you know that combining high-sodium meals with painkillers can be risky? Too much salt, which is high in…
When it comes to fitness, stair climbing and home exercises are often overlooked in favour of gym sessions and fancy equipment. However, these simple, effective activities pack a punch when it comes to health benefits. Not only do they strengthen your body, but they also support your mind and long-term mobility. Here’s why incorporating these…
The UK sees millions of people commuting every day. For Brighton to London commuters, the average travel time tops 80 minutes plus onward travel time. Then the same in the evening. These prolonged trips take a significant toll on spinal health. Studies reveal that 32% of commuters experience back pain, and on the Brighton to…
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…
Sudden back pain is a wake up call. It makes you seek the help you need and allows your chiropractor or physiotherapist to sort things out with appropriate treatment. You get given a personal exercise plan and gradually everything improves. You feel better at last! Then, little by little, you forget to do the exercises…
Pain in the muscles and joints affects everybody at times. If pain keeps returning, it is starting to become permanent or chronic. Here is how to spot the signs and what to do about it. The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, tendons, ligaments as well as muscles and joints. These are the mechanics…
Under-18s are not immune to back pain. About a third of children experience neck and back pain, with about a quarter of those enduring two or three episodes yearly. The school years involve carrying heavy books and equipment in backpacks, sitting at desks for hours and bending over screens – no wonder the young have…
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…
Have you ever been tempted to drop out of treatment once you start to feel better? That painful lower back problem is a thing of the past; you’re feeling well on the way to recovery – and it might look logical to save time and money by cutting out your chiropractic treatment. Unfortunately, the nasty…
