Have you been experiencing hip pain, especially on the side of your hip? Does it hurt when you sit for long periods? Or when you go up and down stairs? Does it interfere with your sleep when you sleep on your side? Then you may have a condition called trochanteric bursitis and here is everything you need to know about it. read more
Have you ever experienced pain or have suffered an injury and were unsure whether to apply heat or ice? Quite often we find ourselves placed in these scenarios and are conflicted with our decisions which could either make our condition better or worse. Here are some tips and guidelines on when to apply heat or ice for pains and injuries. read more
Have you been running a lot more recently? Trying to improve your ability to run? Or have you been jumping a lot more often? Are you also getting pain along the shin? Then you may have a condition known as Medial tibial stress syndrome aka shin splints. read more
Lateral epicondylitis or ‘tennis elbow’ is pain that is located on the lateral or outside part of the elbow. It's commonly described as an overuse injury, so it is usually seen in activities that involve the extensor muscles in your forearm. How do you know if you have it and how to manage it. read more
Have you been experiencing shoulder pain? Do activities like lifting your arm up when putting on a top or reaching for something high up in the cupboard give you pain? Or is sleeping on your side causing pain and keeping you up at night? If you have experienced pain or discomfort in your shoulders, our experienced osteopaths at Canterbury Health Hub can help you. read more
Have you been experiencing pain or discomfort in your low back, hips, or pubic bone during your pregnancy? You may have what is called pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sometimes also referred to as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). read more
Travelling is exciting and fun! However, we sometimes forget to maintain our physical health. Let's check out these top tips to keep pain free on your travels! read more
Women’s Health Week is a nationwide campaign focused on improving women's health. It is a reminder for women and their loved ones to consider female health, set aside time for your mental well-being, make an appointment for a health check-up and to care for themselves with the same love that they have for those around them. read more
Clinical Myotherapist, Anna Pattison discusses dry needling, a technique used to treat many musculoskeletal injuries. Click here to find out more about what exactly dry needling is, how does it work, and how can it help? read more
Clinical Myotherapist, Anna discusses her achilles injury in depth which forces her to stop running. Find out what types of achilles tendon injuries there are, the most common causes, and treatment options. Anna also demonstrates some great exercises that form part of her rehabilitation. read more
