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Happy Mother's Day
8 May 2018

Happy Mother's Day

Are you looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day this coming Sunday? We know how busy the mums are who come to CHH, so that’s why we want to treat them to a relaxing massage. read more

Top 5 causes of neck pain
24 April 2018

Top 5 causes of neck pain

Have you noticed that your neck pain is becoming a pain in the neck? Have you tried ignoring it but it’s gone from a little niggle to a prominent nagging ache? read more

Common causes of lower back pain and what you can do about it
23 April 2018

Common causes of lower back pain and what you can do about it

Lower back pain can be a real pain in the backside, right? Funnily enough, it can be just that. Some of the common causes of lower back pain actually stem from your buttock muscles, known as the gluteal muscle group. read more

7 reasons to see an Osteopath
22 April 2018

7 reasons to see an Osteopath

An Osteopath can be a vital component of your healthcare team. They apply the philosophy of treating the body as a whole, and may be able to provide assistance in some common complaints. As we celebrate Osteopathy Awareness Week (15-22 April), we look at the 7 top reasons why you would see an Osteopath. read more

How to use a spiky ball
21 March 2018

How to use a spiky ball

Self-massage with a spiky ball is a great way to keep yourself moving and relatively pain-free between sessions with your practitioner or on an as needs basis. read more

How to use a foam roller
15 March 2018

How to use a foam roller

Have you heard about foam rollers and wondered what they are? Today, Osteopath Nathan Switkowski shares what they are, how to use a foam roller, and why you should consider including foam rolling exercises in your home routine. read more

Extended practitioner hours
7 February 2018

Extended practitioner hours

Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful summer break and enjoyed the lovely warm weather. In late 2017, we sent a survey to all of our patients asking about your experience at CHH. Every response has been extremely valuable to us and we are so grateful to everyone who took the time to provide us feedback on your experience with CHH. read more

Importance of a good night's sleep
10 January 2018

Importance of a good night's sleep

With daylight savings ticking over last weekend, now is a great time to readjust your sleep schedule and make an effort to get the most out of every nights sleep. read more

Nathan Switkowski joins the team
1 January 2018

Nathan Switkowski joins the team

Nathan Switkowski has joined Canterbury Health Hubas an Osteopath. Today he shares why he’s passionate about Osteopathy, why is own personal experience with lower back pain lead to him becoming an Osteopath and why he’s looking forward to seeing you at CHH. To make an appointment to see Nathan. read more

Stress: how it affects the body
12 December 2017

Stress: how it affects the body

“Stress” is a term widely used, and widely experienced, but how does it affect the body? Stress can be the cause for many issues in the body, such as tension headaches, digestive issues, or trouble sleeping. In fact, it’s even in the word: dis-ease, ie. the opposite of ‘at ease’, or relaxed. read more