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Suspect a Sprained Rib? Here's What to Do.
3 November 2025

Suspect a Sprained Rib? Here's What to Do.

Rib pain that hurts during a twist, cough, or awkward movement might be more than just a sore muscle, it could be a rib sprain. While less talked about than fractures, rib sprains can be painful and limiting. read more

Alysha Roberts joins CHH as an Osteopath
28 October 2025

Alysha Roberts joins CHH as an Osteopath

We're thrilled to announce Alysha Roberts has joined the Osteopathic team at Canterbury Health Hub after working on the reception desk for the previous few years! Alysha graduated from RMIT in 2023 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Bachelor of Health Science. read more

Sleep Positions and Their Effect on Your Spine
3 October 2025

Sleep Positions and Their Effect on Your Spine

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, yet many people overlook how their sleep position impacts spinal health. Poor posture during sleep can lead to back pain, neck stiffness, and long-term issues with alignment. Here’s how common sleep positions affect your spine and how to improve them. read more

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain
12 September 2025

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain

If you live with chronic pain, you've likely heard it all before: “Push through it,” “Mind over matter,” or the old favourite, “No pain, no gain.” While these slogans might work in a gym setting or a motivational poster, they’re not helpful, and are often harmful, when it comes to long-term pain conditions. read more

Cervicogenic Headaches
6 August 2025

Cervicogenic Headaches

Is it a headache or is it neck pain?? The answer is… sometimes it’s actually both! Cervicogenic headaches are usually felt at the back of the head and are caused by tension and pain in the back of your neck. read more

The Benefits of Walking
13 June 2025

The Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise that is easy to do, doesn’t have to take a long time, doesn’t cost anything and needs no equipment. It's also a great form of exercise that can provide benefit for anyone and everyone! read more

Caleb Poppenbeck joins CHH as an Osteopath
10 June 2025

Caleb Poppenbeck joins CHH as an Osteopath

Caleb joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2025, after graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) in 2023. read more

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility
3 April 2025

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility

Suffering from neck pain can significantly interfere with our daily activities. This pain may cause restricted motion, stiffness, discomfort, or even headaches originating from the neck. It can occur due to a variety of reasons, including poor posture, muscle strain, and degenerative changes. read more

Glute Muscle Weakness and Back Pain
17 February 2025

Glute Muscle Weakness and Back Pain

The glute muscles are crucial for the stability of the hips, pelvis, and lower back through supporting posture and enabling movements such as walking, weight-bearing, and getting in and out of a chair. When the glutes are weak, they can contribute to low back pain. read more

The Importance of Core Strength and Consequences of Core Weakness
5 February 2025

The Importance of Core Strength and Consequences of Core Weakness

Core strength is essential for overall body stability, balance, and functional movement. The core includes not just the abdominal muscles, but also the back, hips, and pelvis. read more