On my trip to Brighton, I randomly ended up with (what felt like) a pinched nerve in my middle…read moreback. It was causing a muscle spasm bad enough to make me scream about every 10 minutes. I can't even begin to explain how awful it was... and after about 24 hours of torture, I desperately searched for an acupuncturist. Since the only review for this place was written by someone who obviously knew nothing about acupuncture (WTF does chiropractic have to do with Chinese medicine?!) and didn't even use their services, I didn't let it deter me. Thank goodness for that! The woman running the place (I did not get her name) was very loud, and I wasn't positive she understood what I was trying to explain. It nearly caused me to leave, but I'm so, so glad I didn't. I have a lot of experience receiving acupuncture, and I know when someone knows what they're doing. And, to make a long story short, my pain was completely gone after that one session and ***has not returned***! It is a few weeks later now, and I have not had a single spasm! I cannot believe how effective this session was. She is a miracle worker! Even my very talented acupuncturist back home was impressed. If you have back pain especially, do not hesitate coming here. I would have paid triple what I did for this service. She is an amazing healer and comes with my highest recommendation.

After hearing how much it would eventually cost me to straighten out my back at Sundial, and…read morebecause I was still in the area and wanting resolve I heading out The Chinese Medicine Centre. They don't offer any actual Chiropractor work but the owner reeled off a list of other treatments that they seemed to think were all appropriate to my pains. I personally couldn't see how Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine would do any good. Seeing as though I was there though I did pick up some Green Tea, which medicinal values have calmed down even the most irate of my housemates at times

Double charged for a session when it was clearly stated initially that the charge would be £20…read moreonly. An extra £35 was added after the initial assessment which took about 10 minutes. Plain theft and completely unacceptable. Would never recommend this place to anyone, no ethics whatsoever.

After four ineffective visits to a GP, Physiotherapist, Masseuse and Acupuncturist, I didn't have…read moremuch hope for this place but I cannot recommend it enough. During my first visit I received a full back scan highlighting the severity of any structural/muscular inflammation resulting in a full, clear diagnosis of my problem and x-rays (and all in for £20 which I couldn't believe). They advised me that my problem was a degenerative condition in my neck, not my back where I was experiencing the pain. In fact, I was in so much pain I couldn't even lift my left foot to put it on the clutch to drive myself there. I have since stuck to their treatment plan and hardly ever feel pain at all. Did I mention the staff are really lovely too? If you're considering anywhere else, don't. You won't find any better.

Having had a bad back, on and off for years (which is apparently chronic) I decided it was time to…read moreget it seen to. Sundial give a free first ChiroCheck but after that it's a pricey endeavour to continue with, especially for a poor 24 year old with a bad back. The Chiropractor was nice and informative, whether that be a little bit of scaremongering to exacerbate my thoughts on having the treatment...£52 for the first visit examination and then £33 for each ongoing visit, and when told that I would need intensive and regular sessions for months they costs quickly added up. I'm still undecided whether this is to be persuade due to the cost, I'm sure that it can be found cheaper

The height of incompetence and annoyance!! After delivering…read morelaughable service, they insist on sending me uncolicited correspondence, for over a year now, after I made it very clear, I do not wish to be contacted again! Get your guys act together!!!!

Low back pain and sciatica…read more We've all heard it before, somebody bends forward, either to brush their teeth or pick up a pencil and bam, there goes the back then a little while laterthe leg as well! As chiropractors low back pain is one of the most common complaints we see, followed by what is generally know as sciatica. What is sciatica? Sciatica is a broad based term which means pain in the sciatic nerve. There are many causes of this type of pain and possibly the most common is a disc prolapse. The discs are the cartilage like 'jam donuts' which are situated in between each of your spinal bones and are there for easy spinal movement and shock absorption. When too much pressure has been applied to a particular area of the disc, some of the disc material tears or bulges out. This then causes localised inflammation which then presses on the nerve root, and most commonly this nerve root will go on to form the sciatic nerve which supplies the muscles, joints and skin in your leg. People tend to assume that because the pain surfaced after one particular movement, then that's how long the problem has been there for. However that is a common misconception; disc's bulge, due to repetitive faulty motion in the back over months or years. The mechanics around the area begin to de-stabilise until that area can't take any more pressure. Then that final (often very simple) movement is the straw that breaks the camel's back. What about taking pain killers or muscle relaxants? Pain killers and muscle relaxants can dull the pain, especially when the muscles around the affected area tighten up. However, these are not treating the actual problem. By not correcting the faulty mechanics or addressing the cause of the problem the actual spinal dysfunction remains. Ice is a great alternative to painkillers as it works locally on the area and has none of the unwanted side effects that many medications have. Most disc and low back problems are easily corrected by chiropractic - by ensuring the local mechanics in the area are working properly the inflammation around the nerve root can be decreased relatively quickly. However, for the actual disc material to be heal back into the 'jam donut' takes a lot longer anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. It is important to realise that the main cause of low back and sciatica are lifestyle choices the most common ones are poor posture especially when at a desk or doing a faulty movement pattern over a long period of time. These problems never happen suddenly. Therefore it is important to get a work place assessment or come to one of our health classes! Considering most people spend most of their lives at work nowadays it's important to make sure that work place ergonomics are correct. Little changes here and there can make all the difference between being able to go to work or having to call in sick for a week because you're back has 'gone'. Regular spinal check-ups are also a great way to ensure that your spinal mechanics are working properly. Just one of the many symptoms treatable by chiropractic Have a look at their Community page on their very informative website :: http://www.chiropractorsbrighton.co.uk/community.htm and read more from their Autumn Newsletter today :: http://www.chiropractorsbrighton.co.uk/newsletter/b2b_newsletter_autumn_08.pdf The Clinic are the first clinic in brighton and Hove to hold the prestigious PPQM Award - and it becomes obvious when you visit why.

It's amazing how much difference a good chiropractor can make to the overall functioning of your…read morebody, and not only your back! I've been treated by the very skilful Becky at Back 2 Balance for several years, and I always walk out of my appointments feeling energised and uplifted. There are a few different chiropractic clinics in the Hove area, but I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

An osteopathic clinic run by the lovely and experienced Gerry Carter, I came across this place by…read morechance. I was complaining about my on-going niggling back pain just as I stumbled upon Back in Brighton. I saw it as a sign of fate and went in and booked my first appointment. And I'm glad I did. The first appointment consists of a consultation covering your aches and pains, how and when it started, and what triggers it. Gerry then assigns you a series of treatments suited to your problem (mine being very minor it was a relatively short healing process), and then proceeds with the first osteopathic treatment. I must admit I was a bit taken aback by how intense osteopathy is - the deep tissue massage isn't the kind you get at your local spa, and the 'popping' of the vertebrae - all I can say is be prepared! However, not every treatment is the same, and it does get better over time. Gerry was extremely friendly, and did everything to make me feel comfortable. He also clearly knows his stuff, and gave me plenty of advice on how to improve my posture etc in order to keep the pain at bay. His clinic is beyond clean and comfortable, and if you're lucky you'll get to meet the cutest (and well behaved) little pup, who, if my memory serves me correctly, is called Spanky! After around 6 sessions my back was fixed, and I haven't experienced any pain since, and if I do I'll be heading straight back to him. Yes, he is a little more expensive than his local competitors, however your back is not something you want to take risks with, and Gerry was worth every penny.

If you're anything like me and you suffer terribly from a bad back, going to a good chiropractor…read moremay be key to releasing all that muscle stress. Although it is much more popular on the Continent and in the States, Chiropractic is being seen more and more as a dependable alternative to conventional medicine and not so much as a complementary treatment. Especially if you find a great chiropractor who offers herbal remedies and nutritional advice as well as a reliable form of Chiropractic, which Anne French does. I have to say I was dubious when I was recommended this place. Anne practices Applied Kinesiology, a chiropractic diagnostic method using your muscle strength to determination subsequent therapy. It feels strange to have these strength experiments performed on your body part, but I cannot deny the results after being treated by her. I felt immediate relief. She also does a great job and making you feel relaxed. Sadly I haven't been back for more treatments, which is recommended as one treatment alone won't fix the problem, but this is just because of a lack of money. That being said, it's only £32 a treatment! The practice also offers Yoga, Pilates and Massage at equally competitive prices, so check out their website.

I had one full round of therapy with the rock and recently started another. I have cancelled after…read moremy third session. My first round was okay but I found everything the therapist said to be very surface level almost pop psychology and incredibly patronising as well as invalidating almost everything I said. Looking back I was incredibly vulnerable and they were irresponsible. My newer therapist forgot everything I had told her and each session I had to go over everything again like it was our first time meeting. She was surprised each time when I told her information about my life and also misunderstood almost everything I said. I almost had the feeling she may be suffering with a memory disorder. Surprisingly she also had no concept of other gender identities despite this being Brighton and her advertising her understanding of LGBT issues. She could not grasp the concept of a non binary person even after me explaining it every session and then went on to use the wrong pro nouns anyway.

This is a classic alternative health centre, privately run, of many years' standing. Different…read moretherapists will rent a room here, at various times on various days of the week, and provide all sorts of therapy. There are certainly several varieties of talking therapy - psychotherapy and counselling, for individuals and couples. And there's some bodywork offered too - increasingly important in today's world, where our bodies are under so much stress. They have a reduced rate scheme which anyone can apply for, but all sessions are based on the fifty minute hour - I must say, I thought this was gradually on the out, but its still active here. Its easy to get to for Brighton people - although its quite a way out of the centre, transport links are good.

I' first met Fiona as she was completing her final year of training as an acupuncturist and have…read morenow been seeing her for over 10 years. I've tried various other practitioners as my work quite often takes me away from the UK and Fiona's practice; I have not found anyone else that compares to Fiona. She has helped me with combating reconstructive knee surgery, grief & depression. I obviously rate Fiona as I travel 60 miles for a treatment at least once a month and have recommended her to numerous family and friends. The system of acupuncture Fiona uses is customised specifically to treat the patient and is not the formulaic version often found in the high street clinics or used by National Health professionals. this is the "Classic" system of Chinese accupuncture.