Lateral ankle sprains are commonly caused by rolling of the ankle or when the foot is planted and rolled over an inverted ankle. Included in this blog are exercises to help with rehabilitation of the ankle. read more
Lateral epicondylitis or ‘tennis elbow’ is pain that is located on the lateral or outside part of the elbow. It's commonly described as an overuse injury, so it is usually seen in activities that involve the extensor muscles in your forearm. How do you know if you have it and how to manage it. read more
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
Whether it be playing sport, taking the dog for a walk or simply walking to the shops, there is nothing more frustrating than rolling your ankle. Please read on if you are keen to learn more about these injuries and how to manage and prevent them… read more
Alex Phan joins the team as an Osteopath after spending the past 6 months on the internship program at Canterbury Health Hub. Alex graduated from RMIT University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). read more
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
Learn these 3 easy breathing exercises to help you manage stress... read more
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
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
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
