​Following on from our previous running blog, we decided to make a short video, demonstrating a simple and effective hip mobility stretch, to help you get the most out of running and reduce the chances of injury.

Mobility is an essential component in all sports. Creating mobility through stretching is essential and the most effective stretches are those that look, in the whole or part like the sport that you are preparing for. Notice how the hip stretch in the video is performed in a running type posture and creates the hip movements that will carry over into improved running performance.  Give it a go and let us know what you think!

Do you or does someone you know have a bunion?

This video is by our Registered Osteopath Melanie Young, who has a very strong history of bunions in her family and was starting to develop her own. She decided she wanted to see if she could reduce the bunion she was developing and enable her foot to function normally again.

So she studied and practiced on herself for a few years and worked out a method which really helped reduce and remove the pain, stiffness and even the deformity. She goes over how to gently self treat your bunion.

You can use this video simply as it is, however if you would like some more help with your bunion(s), then come on in to see one of our Reg. Osteopaths.

Our osteopaths are able to gently work on your lower body/hip /knee/foot issues for best results. Plus they can go over the exercises and give you a comprehensive information sheet to help you remember what you need to do.

​For best results do a small amount of work on your feet every day. Do let us know how you go!
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This is a short video with general exercises for your feet - doing this regularly  will really help your feet work well for you. It is important to look after your feet as you get older to maintain good connection with the ground and balance. If you have problems with any of these exercises then come and see one of our Registered Osteopaths, they do excellent work with feet! 
Soon I will post another video - this time on self care for easing and reducing bunions.
Melanie Young
Reg. Osteopath
​www.cityosteopaths.co.nz