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7 tips for desk workers to help reduce neck pain
31 July 2019

7 tips for desk workers to help reduce neck pain

Working at a desk for long hours throughout the day can be a common cause of neck pain. Desk workers who practice in a poor ergonomic environment may experience poor posture, excessive muscle tightness, stiff joints and horrible headaches. We share 7 simple tips that desk workers can do to help reduce their neck pain. read more

5 things you didn’t know about Osteopath, Jess Mason
22 July 2019

5 things you didn’t know about Osteopath, Jess Mason

Osteopath, Jess Mason shares 5 things that you didn’t know about her. read more

5 ways to improve a sore shoulder
2 June 2019

5 ways to improve a sore shoulder

Have you ever woken up with a sore shoulder and thought ‘how did that happen?’ Before you can make it in to see one of our Practitioners at CHH, you might like to do these 5 easy activities at home which could help ease the pain of your sore or injured shoulder. read more

6 ways to recover from an ankle sprain
28 April 2019

6 ways to recover from an ankle sprain

With netball and football season in full swing, a common injury at this time of year is an ankle sprain. You might still be able to walk, but it’s probably pretty uncomfortable. We share our top 6 tips to support your recovery and manage your injury at home until you can receive a full assessment by one of our qualified practitioners at CHH. 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

Understanding acute and chronic inflammation
21 June 2018

Understanding acute and chronic inflammation

Inflammation is our body’s natural immune response to foreign harmful stimuli. It is a system of hormonal and cellular responses following injury to attempt to restore the damaged tissue to its pre-injury state. Acute inflammation is essential to allow the affected tissues to heal. However, when chronic inflammation occurs, it can be problematic. We review the difference between acute and chronic inflammation and what you should do if your inflammation becomes problematic or longterm. 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

How to manage joint stiffness in the cooler weather
11 May 2018

How to manage joint stiffness in the cooler weather

Do you find you have joint stiffness as the weather cools down? Perhaps you feel more aches and pains as we head into winter? We delve into why that can happen and what you can do about it so you can enjoy the cooler months. 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