416 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 8pm

416 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-8pm

The Healing Process Following A Musculoskeletal Injury

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 12 March 2024, Healing Process 

What is the general timeline for healing after a musculoskeletal injury? The healing time for musculoskeletal injuries varies based on the severity of the injury […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 19 February 2024, Back Pain

Hyperventilation syndrome, or ‘over breathing’, is a common condition, especially in children and younger adults, where disordered breathing patterns can be linked to a range […]

Osteopathic Treatment of Skiing injuries

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 17 July 2023, Sports Injuries

Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner, a seasoned pro, or someone recovering from a recent ski injury, osteopathy can play an important role in supporting […]

Osteopathic treatment of hip labral tears

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 9 July 2023, Hip

Hip labral tears can be a source of persistent pain and discomfort, significantly affecting one’s quality of life and mobility. These tears, which occur in […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 12 June 2023, Back PainHeadachesNeck PainPregnancy

Breastfeeding is a beautiful and essential bonding experience between a mother and her infant. It is also well documented that breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 4 May 2023, Shoulder Pain

As Osteopaths, we have treated many patients suffering from shoulder bursitis. This common condition can be quite painful and limiting, but there are many effective […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 7 March 2023, Pillows

We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and many underestimate the impact a good-quality pillow has on our quality of sleep and overall health. […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 5 March 2023, Shoulder Pain

Managing a rotator cuff injury can be challenging, but with the right approach and support, it is possible to make a full recovery. Rest is […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 5 February 2023, Wrist Injuries

As the summer kicks in, we are seeing many more patients present to our clinic with tennis elbow, which we love to treat in our […]

Jaw Pain Osteopathy

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 27 January 2023, Jaw Pain

Many people think Osteopaths only treat backs! Sometimes, patients don’t mention some of their aches and pains because they believe Osteopaths don’t treat that area. […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 17 January 2023, Babies

Colic is a poorly understood condition affecting up to 30% of babies. Babies cry for an extended period of time for no apparent reason or […]

Growing Pains in Children

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 15 January 2023, Children

Children can experience aches and pains in their muscles and bones, which can affect their legs, thighs and calves, which are often called growing pains. […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 7 December 2022, PregnancyWrist Injuries

Many mums experience pain in their thumbs and wrists during pregnancy and during the weeks following their child’s birth. This condition is known as ‘mommy […]

Christchurch Osteopath

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 6 June 2022, Pain ManagementRehabilitation / ExercisesSports InjuriesUncategorized

Our Osteopaths are Better Health Osteopathy are highly trained primary healthcare providers who are trained to treat all sorts of musculoskeletal injuries. These include back […]

Baby Osteopathy

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 24 April 2022, BabiesChildrenPregnancyUncategorized

At Better Health Osteopathy, our Osteopaths regularly provide osteopathic treatment to newborns and infants. The benefits of paediatric osteopathy are becoming more widely known across […]

Shoulder Pain Osteopathy

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 26 August 2021, Shoulder Pain

Our Osteopaths are highly trained in treating patients with shoulder injuries. During treatment, we focus on treating the root cause of pain. Therefore, we will […]

Sports Osteopathy

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 25 August 2021, Rehabilitation / Exercises

After a long winter, a lockdown, and extended periods working from home, you may find you have been leading a pretty sedentary life. However, sitting […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 24 August 2021, Neck Pain

Osteopaths are highly skilled in treating patients with neck pain. During treatment, our focus is on treating the root cause of your pain. Therefore, we […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 24 August 2021, Healing Process 

The 3 Phases of The Healing Process  During an injury, physical trauma disrupts the balance of normal cellular function and triggers the beginning of complex […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 20 August 2021, Whiplash

What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful hyper-flexion and hyper-extension movement of the neck and often can affect the entire spine. […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 7 June 2021, Back Pain

Low back pain is a prevalent medical condition reported to affect over 90% of the general population at some time in their lives. Low back […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 2 April 2021, Back Pain

Back pain is scary, and can really impact on quality of life. However, only approximately 1% of people with back pain will have serious pathologies. […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 29 November 2020, Breathing

Anxiety in children is a common condition affecting about 25% of children aged between 13 and 18.  When children are anxious, they are in fight-or-flight […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 16 March 2020, Back Pain

What Is Sciatica? The term ‘sciatica‘ refers to pain, inflammation and neurological sensations associated with the sciatic nerve, most commonly presenting itself as pain radiating […]

Physio Knee Exercises

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 16 March 2020, Uncategorized

Our bodies are a complex structure of muscles, bones, tendons and connective tissue which, when all is well, work together in harmony to help us […]

Frozen Shoulder

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 16 March 2020, Shoulder Pain

What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterised by stiffness, pain and severe restriction of movement in the […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 16 March 2020, Breathing

Many people may not realise something as simple as breathing can have a huge impact on their daily health. Dysfunctional breathing often goes undetected, sometimes […]

How osteopathy can help with running injuries

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 23 February 2020, Sports Injuries

Osteopathic treatment for sports injuries is experiencing a surge in popularity among various sporting professions in New Zealand. From elite athletes to weekend warriors, fitness […]

How Can Osteopathy Help With Running Injuries?

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 23 February 2020, Sports Injuries

Whether you’re a marathon runner, using running for sports training, or simply jogging for fitness, there’s always room for improvement in performance, injury prevention, and […]

Golfing Injury

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 23 February 2020, Sports Injuries

Suffering from a golfing injury? Or want to improve your performance? Osteopathy can help! Osteopathy is a natural approach to healing and preventative health that […]

Mountain Cyclist

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 23 February 2020, Sports Injuries

A passion for cycling, hobby cyclist on the weekends, or serious mountain biker taking on the rugged New Zealand back country? However you choose to […]

osteopathy and Plantar Fascitis

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 9 July 2019, Foot and Ankle

Plantar fasciitis is the medical term used to describe inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 8 May 2019, PregnancyRehabilitation / Exercises

Pelvic floor muscles are at risk of becoming weakened both during pregnancy and when a traumatic or prolonged delivery takes place. It is estimated injuries […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 31 January 2019, Rehabilitation / Exercises

Until recently, it was simply accepted that we become frail and lose muscle mass as we age. However, recent studies which looked at athletes in […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 20 October 2018, Uncategorized

What is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath? This is a very commonly asked question when people are considering seeking some health and […]

How osteopathy can with running injuries

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 10 June 2018, Knee Pain

Osteopaths love to treat knee pain! Why? Because a lot of the time, the pain is not just coming from your knee joint! Therefore, a […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 7 April 2018, Pain Management

Everyone experiences acute pain at some stage in their life. You can easily hurt your back gardening or sprain your ankle running. Most acute pain […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 22 March 2018, Headaches

At Better Health Osteopathy, our osteopaths specialise in treating headaches in adults and children. Headaches are a common ailment that can impact approximately 50% of […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 15 November 2017, Children

Non-invasive, gentle and calming, it is easy to see why osteopathic treatment for children and babies is a very popular form of natural health care. […]

Pregnancy and Back Pain

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 26 January 2017, PregnancyUncategorized

Pregnancy is a remarkable and life-changing experience, but it can also bring about various challenges, one of which is low back pain. Research suggests that […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 30 October 2016, Children

The promotion of good bone health in children and teenagers is exceptionally important as there is a limited window of development in your child’s life, […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 16 April 2016, Pregnancy

One of the most rewarding aspects of being an Osteopath is the opportunity to help a pregnant woman in pain, and to assist her throughout […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 10 April 2016, Rehabilitation / Exercises

Here is a link to some beginners pilates for core strengthening. The teacher provides excellent instruction!  If you are suffering from injury or back pain, always […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 10 April 2016, Knee Pain

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. It is injured mostly in those who engage in […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 9 April 2016, Back PainRehabilitation / Exercises

Here are some very gentle yoga type stretches for your back. The instructor may seem to take things slowly, but she provides excellent instruction. Overall, […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 9 April 2016, Headaches

Cervicogenic headaches are a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. They may occur for various reasons, but some headaches […]

Christchurch Osteopath

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 18 January 2016, Uncategorized

The highly skilled team at Better Health Osteopathy in Fendalton, Christchurch, are dedicated to your health and wellbeing. We pride ourselves in offering excellent standards […]

Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 14 January 2016, Uncategorized

Hi there, Welcome to my blog!  The aim of writing my blog is to share information and interesting articles with my patients and those suffering […]