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Everything you need to know about Shin Splints
8 April 2024

Everything you need to know about Shin Splints

Have you been running a lot more recently? Trying to improve your ability to run? Or have you been jumping a lot more often? Are you also getting pain along the shin? Then you may have a condition known as Medial tibial stress syndrome aka shin splints. read more

What is the difference between Osteopathy and Myotherapy?
27 July 2023

What is the difference between Osteopathy and Myotherapy?

Osteopathy and Myotherapy are both manual therapies that aim to address pain and discomfort in the body, but they differ in their approach and techniques used. Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system and aims to improve the overall health and function of the body, while Myotherapy focuses on the treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain, tightness and restriction. read more

Shoulder Pain – How You Can Manage Your Injury
29 June 2023

Shoulder Pain – How You Can Manage Your Injury

Have you been experiencing shoulder pain? Do activities like lifting your arm up when putting on a top or reaching for something high up in the cupboard give you pain? Or is sleeping on your side causing pain and keeping you up at night? If you have experienced pain or discomfort in your shoulders, our experienced osteopaths at Canterbury Health Hub can help you. read more

We remain open during lockdown
9 July 2020

We remain open during lockdown

At Canterbury Health Hub, we will remain OPEN during the new 6-week lockdown period, providing all services, including Osteopathy, Myotherapy, Remedial Massage Therapy and one-on-one Pilates. Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority and we are all here to support you during these stressful times. Whether you are suffering from acute spinal pain... read more

Easy breathing exercises to help manage stress
4 June 2020

Easy breathing exercises to help manage stress

Learn these 3 easy breathing exercises to help you manage stress... read more

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