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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

Understanding and Alleviating Knee Pain during Exercise: How Osteopathy can help?
10 January 2024

Understanding and Alleviating Knee Pain during Exercise: How Osteopathy can help?

Knee pain during exercise is a common concern that can significantly hinder your fitness journey. Whether you&'re an avid runner, a fitness enthusiast, or someone just starting a workout routine, experiencing discomfort in your knees can be both frustrating and discouraging. read more

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
17 August 2023

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

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

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

Six Ways To Help Manage Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
19 May 2023

Six Ways To Help Manage Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy

Have you been experiencing pain or discomfort in your low back, hips, or pubic bone during your pregnancy? You may have what is called pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sometimes also referred to as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). 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