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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 pediatric osteopathy are becoming more widely known across […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 23 February 2020, Sports Injuries
Whether you enjoy sports to keep active, or compete at a professional level, sporting injuries are a common occurrence for people of all ages. The […]
Whether you are running marathons, using running as a training aid for other sports or just jogging for general fitness there is always room for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Back Pain
What is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath? This is a very commonly asked question when people are considering seeking some alternative health […]
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
Headaches can affect about 50% of the population in any given year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), headaches are often poorly diagnosed and […]
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. […]
Published by Better Health Osteopathy on 26 January 2017, PregnancyUncategorized
During pregnancy, low back pain can be very distressing and should not be ignored as a normal part of pregnancy. Approximately 50-80% of pregnant women […]
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 Headache Headaches are a common medical complaint affecting both adults and children. Some headaches originate from the neck area and are termed cervicogenic headaches, […]
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 […]
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