Spring has arrived, the weather is warming up, and that means many of us will be returning to the garden on the weekends. We are getting back into those jobs that we have put off throughout the winter, such as mowing the lawn, pruning trees and planting veggies. These activities do carry with them an unfortunate risk of injury to our bodies, particularly our muscles, ligaments and joints. In this blog, we will discuss the Top 5 gardening injuries we see at Canterbury Health Hub our 5 simple solutions to help prevent them. read more
Did you know that an average head weighs approximately 5kg, with kids not far behind? Our neck works very hard to hold our head up and consists of 7 small vertebrae, numerous ligaments and muscles that extend from our skull to our shoulders and into our upper back. With this in mind, is it any wonder that poor posture can contribute to headaches and upper back and neck pain! read more
A little while ago we shared with you the benefits of using a spiky ball for your at-home care. Today, Nathan Switkowski shows us how to use it at home. read more
Inflammation is our body’s natural immune response to foreign harmful stimuli. It is a system of hormonal and cellular responses following injury to attempt to restore the damaged tissue to its pre-injury state. Acute inflammation is essential to allow the affected tissues to heal. However, when chronic inflammation occurs, it can be problematic. We review the difference between acute and chronic inflammation and what you should do if your inflammation becomes problematic or longterm. read more
We’ve put together a few healthy activities for your Queen’s Birthday long weekend. read more
Often when people walk through our treatment room door, they have been suffering from neck pain for too long and are at a loss as to what their pain actually is or why they have it. Here are the Top 5 mistakes patients make with neck pain and what you can do about it today. read more
Do you find you have joint stiffness as the weather cools down? Perhaps you feel more aches and pains as we head into winter? We delve into why that can happen and what you can do about it so you can enjoy the cooler months. read more
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
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
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
