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Working from home? Get 5 tips to help with your work station
21 April 2020

Working from home? Get 5 tips to help with your work station

With many of us forced to work remotely due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, creating an appropriate work station at home can be quite the challenge. Poor desk ergonomics may lead to painful muscle strains, joint stiffness and general tightness. Having a designated area to do your work needs to maximise productivity, and promote physical and mental wellbeing. Here are 5 tips to assist you with your work station at home. read more

4 ways to maintain a healthy immune system
8 April 2020

4 ways to maintain a healthy immune system

Keeping your immune system healthy and strong all year round is key to preventing infection and disease. With the current COVID-19 virus pandemic taking hold, it’s especially important to bolster our immune system. There is no magic pill or food we can consume to protect us against the coronavirus, however there are many ways to help keep your immune system strong and healthy. Here are 4 tips to maintain a healthy immune system. read more

It’s business as usual at CHH
18 March 2020

It’s business as usual at CHH

Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority at Canterbury Health Hub. During this challenging time, we wanted to let you know that Canterbury Health Hub is currently open and operating as usual in accordance with latest Government recommendations and policies. Our greatest priority remains the health and safety of our CHH reception staff, practitioners and our patients. read more

How to alleviate headache pain
29 February 2020

How to alleviate headache pain

Have you ever woken up with a shocking headache, but are too busy to be able to have a quiet day resting at home? Did you know that swiftly coming in for a treatment can not only help to alleviate symptoms, but can also help to identify the cause of your headache. We share 5 simple at-home remedies you can do to alleviate the pain of a headache. read more

5 tips for knee pain
27 January 2020

5 tips for knee pain

If you have been exercising a lot this summer, have you found yourself feeling sore after something went ‘pop’ in your knee? Perhaps you felt something ‘go’ or you’ve just pulled up feeling really sore. Today, we explore what you can do at home to manage your knee pain before you can get in to see one of our therapists. read more

9 simple steps to recover from a muscle strain
28 November 2019

9 simple steps to recover from a muscle strain

Have you ever experienced a muscle strain and wondered what the best way to recover from it is? On the blog today, we discuss what a muscle strain actually is and share 9 simple steps you can do at home to recover from it. read more

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

7 tips for a more comfortable flight
9 October 2019

7 tips for a more comfortable flight

Short and long-haul flights can often wreak havoc on our bodies, particularly our backs and necks. This is largely due to a prolonged period in one posture. There are lots of ways to help you have a more comfortable flying experience. We share our 7 tips for a more comfortable flight with you below. read more

7 tips for desk workers to help reduce neck pain
31 July 2019

7 tips for desk workers to help reduce neck pain

Working at a desk for long hours throughout the day can be a common cause of neck pain. Desk workers who practice in a poor ergonomic environment may experience poor posture, excessive muscle tightness, stiff joints and horrible headaches. We share 7 simple tips that desk workers can do to help reduce their neck pain. read more

5 things you didn’t know about Osteopath, Jess Mason
22 July 2019

5 things you didn’t know about Osteopath, Jess Mason

Osteopath, Jess Mason shares 5 things that you didn’t know about her. read more