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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]