In our current age of excessive sitting and sedentary lifestyles, back pain is an incredibly common problem — one that I experience myself quite a bit when I don’t take the necessary steps to keep my body loose. About 10 years ago I was digging a pond in my backyard. The project involved an incredible […]
Osteopaths treat many people who spend much of their time sitting at a desk. Here are some tips to help you avoid aches and pains associated with your working position. 1) Make sure your hips are slightly higher than your knees, and that your knees are at a 90 degree angle when sitting. If necessary, raise or […]
Tessa was the lucky winner of an Osteopathic Package back in September last year, and saw Neil over several months for a back problem. We are pleased to hear that Tessa has improved…here is what she has to say: “I visited Neil with an ongoing back issue that was making everyday activities difficult. He assessed […]
The perils of being fashionable! Unfortunately, certain clothes and accessories can sometimes means pain. Here are some fashion hazards to be aware of…
A positive outlook and good intentions make the world of difference!
THERE are plenty of reasons to put our cellphones down now and then, not least the fact that incessantly checking them takes us out of the present moment and disrupts family dinners around the globe. But here’s one you might not have considered: Smartphones are ruining our posture. And bad posture doesn’t just mean a […]
At this time of year, on top of your normal workload; more time is spent standing, lifting and carrying shopping, not to mention attending more social functions than normal. Bad posture can put unnecessary stress on muscles and tendons. As a result any old lower back and neck niggles can be exacerbated. Tips to reduce the […]
Ten Top Tips… for Choosing a Bed One of the most common questions any osteopath is asked is what sort of bed will help to relieve or minimize pain and stiffness. As we spend around a third of our lives in bed, it is certainly worth giving plenty of consideration to the choice of a […]
I had a call last week from someone who’d driven off the Napier Taupo Road and gone down a bank rolling their car three times! Luckily they escaped with just cuts, bruises and whiplash. The day after they suffered terrible neck pain and headaches. Feeling battered and bruised they made an appointment with me to […]
We are delighted to welcome Natasha Arnott, who started with us on 26 October, and is proving to be an excellent addition to the team. With 5 years experience and a particular interest in treating pregnant women, children and babies, we are sure you’ll be impressed too. To celebrate the arrival of Natasha, you are […]