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Tendon Injuries: How Osteopathy Can Help?
11 July 2025

Tendon Injuries: How Osteopathy Can Help?

Tendon injuries are a common concern, especially among those with active lifestyles. Whether it's a nagging achilles issue or a persistent rotator cuff strain, tendon injuries can significantly impact quality of life. read more

Cupping Therapy: What is it and how can it help?
3 July 2025

Cupping Therapy: What is it and how can it help?

Have you heard about cupping therapy? Are you wondering what it is and how it could help you? Does cupping even work? read more

The Benefits of Walking
13 June 2025

The Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise that is easy to do, doesn’t have to take a long time, doesn’t cost anything and needs no equipment. It's also a great form of exercise that can provide benefit for anyone and everyone! read more

Caleb Poppenbeck joins CHH as an Osteopath
10 June 2025

Caleb Poppenbeck joins CHH as an Osteopath

Caleb joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2025, after graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) in 2023. read more

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility
3 April 2025

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility

Suffering from neck pain can significantly interfere with our daily activities. This pain may cause restricted motion, stiffness, discomfort, or even headaches originating from the neck. It can occur due to a variety of reasons, including poor posture, muscle strain, and degenerative changes. read more

The Importance of Core Strength and Consequences of Core Weakness
5 February 2025

The Importance of Core Strength and Consequences of Core Weakness

Core strength is essential for overall body stability, balance, and functional movement. The core includes not just the abdominal muscles, but also the back, hips, and pelvis. read more

What is lumbar instability and how can Osteopathy help?
13 January 2025

What is lumbar instability and how can Osteopathy help?

Lumbar instability refers to an excessive movement or lack of support in the lumbar spine (lower back) due to weakened or injured structures, such as muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with movement, and may result from factors like injury, degenerative disc disease, poor posture, or muscle imbalances. read more

Osteopathic care for chronic health conditions
7 January 2025

Osteopathic care for chronic health conditions

A chronic health condition is a long-lasting health issue that can affect daily functioning and overall well-being. Examples include diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions. These conditions often require ongoing management and can have complex interactions with lifestyle, mental health, and social factors. read more

What is a TMJ Dysfunction and how can Osteopathy help with it?
13 December 2024

What is a TMJ Dysfunction and how can Osteopathy help with it?

Have you been experiencing jaw pain that is sometimes associated with tight surrounding muscles and/or a clicking or popping sensation? Then you may have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and here’s everything you need to know about it and how osteopathy can help with it. read more

How Osteopathy can help with pregnancy related conditions and pains
6 December 2024

How Osteopathy can help with pregnancy related conditions and pains

During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through various physical changes and this can place stress on the body. As a result, pregnant women often experience musculoskeletal issues which can be uncomfortable and/or debilitating. Here are some commonly experienced issues and how Osteopathy can help. read more