Have you ever noticed that your shoulders feel tighter during a particularly stressful week at work? Or that your chronic back pain seems to flare up when you're dealing with family pressures? You're not imagining things. There’s a very real connection between emotional stress and physical pain that creates a cycle many people find difficult to break. read more
With the sun out and the weather nice and warm now, many of you are getting out and exercising. Whether you’re in the gym, out for a walk or run, or a swim in the bay many of our clients have increased their exercise load over the last few weeks. This makes me so happy as I love seeing people active and outdoors while they look after their health! read more
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, which is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and reduces friction between bones, tendons, and muscles around a joint. Bursae are located in various parts of the body, including the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. When a bursa becomes irritated or inflamed, it can cause pain, swelling, and restricted movement in the affected area. read more
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
Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is best described as a common postural presentation caused by a muscular imbalance affecting the shoulder complex and the neck. This imbalance is caused by key muscle groups in the front and back of our upper body being equally weak in some parts and tight in other parts. read more
Are you looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day this coming Sunday? We know how important a good pillow is and how useful a heat bag can be for the special man in your life. read more
Do you have friends, family or colleagues who you feel could benefit from our array of services at Canterbury Health Hub this August? All you need to do is tell them about us! read more
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
Are you looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day this coming Sunday? We know how busy the mums are who come to CHH, so that’s why we want to treat them to a relaxing massage. read more
