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We're moving to a new clinic
15 January 2019

We're moving to a new clinic

We have some very exciting news to start 2019… we’re moving to a new clinic! read more

Christmas opening hours
19 December 2018

Christmas opening hours

During the Christmas period, CHH will be open and available to treat any aches and pains you may have from your festive activities. We will be closed on the main public holidays but open on all the other days. Please find our Christmas opening hours below. 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

5 mistakes people often make with neck pain
21 May 2018

5 mistakes people often make with neck pain

Often when people walk through our treatment room door, they have been suffering from neck pain for too long and are at a loss as to what their pain actually is or why they have it. Here are the Top 5 mistakes patients make with neck pain and what you can do about it today. read more

Top 5 causes of neck pain
24 April 2018

Top 5 causes of neck pain

Have you noticed that your neck pain is becoming a pain in the neck? Have you tried ignoring it but it’s gone from a little niggle to a prominent nagging ache? 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