What Your Walk Says About Your Spinal Health (And How to Fix It)

What Your Walk Says About Your Spinal Health (And How to Fix It)

Have you ever paid attention to how you walk? Most of us don’t think twice about it – until we start experiencing back pain, stiffness or discomfort. But your gait (the way you walk) can reveal a lot about your spinal health. In fact, small changes in your walking pattern could be early signs of…

Stay Strong As You Age: How To Beat Muscle Loss

Stay Strong As You Age: How To Beat Muscle Loss

Ever noticed that things feel a little harder to lift as you get older? That’s not just in your head! It’s called sarcopenia—a fancy term for age-related muscle loss. But here’s the good news: losing muscle isn’t an inevitable part of ageing. With the right approach, you can stay strong, mobile and full of energy…

Back Pain and The Menopause

Back Pain and The Menopause

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? It Doesn't Always Mean Damage

Back Pain? It Doesn’t Always Mean Damage

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help from our clinics in Brighton, but here’s a vital message: just because it hurts doesn’t mean your back is damaged. This shift in perspective is crucial for recovery and could change the way you approach your pain. Not All Pain Equals Injury…

Why Back Pain Happens

Why Back Pain Happens

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…

Can Exercise Be A Pain Killer?

Can Exercise Be A Pain Killer?

We all know that exercise is good for us – it keeps us fit, boosts our mood and helps us sleep better. But did you know that breaking into a sweat can also make you feel less pain? Yes, it’s a real thing called exercise-related pain relief. So how does it work? When you exercise,…

Why an MRI May Not Be the Answer

Why an MRI May Not Be the Answer

Back pain can be frustrating and confusing. Many believe an MRI will reveal the cause, but imaging isn’t always the answer. In fact, relying too much on MRI findings can lead to unnecessary treatments while missing the real issue. Read on to find out why an MRI shouldn’t necessarily be your first choice on your…

Prevent Back and Neck Pain at Your Desk

Prevent Back and Neck Pain at Your Desk

We’ve all been there: sitting at a desk for hours, glued to the same spot, only to move from chair to car seat to sofa. Modern life seems designed to keep us sedentary, but breaking this pattern is easier than you think – and it can be surprisingly fun! Here’s how to shake things up…

Breaking the Re-Injury Cycle: Proven Tips for Sustainable Recovery

Breaking the Re-Injury Cycle: Proven Tips for Sustainable Recovery

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of recovery and re-injury? You start to feel better, dive back into your normal activities, and before you know it—bam! You’re back to square one. This frustrating loop, often called the boom and bust cycle, is incredibly common, especially among older adults in the UK…

How To Avoid Back Pain At Christmas

How To Avoid Back Pain At Christmas

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…