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7 easy exercises for lower back pain
23 October 2019

7 easy exercises for lower back pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common issues we see here at CHH, and is something most of us have experienced at one time or another. It can be very uncomfortable and frustrating. So what can we do to help avoid it? read more

Top 5 gardening injuries and simple solutions to prevent them
20 September 2018

Top 5 gardening injuries and simple solutions to prevent them

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

Common causes of headaches, upper back and neck pain and what to do to prevent it
4 September 2018

Common causes of headaches, upper back and neck pain and what to do to prevent it

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

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