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
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
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
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
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 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” 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
As both an Osteopath and a swim coach, I often find myself prescribing my patients time in the water to aid in their recovery. read more
