We had a great response to our hip mobility video, so we decided to follow it up with 3D functional calf stretch.
You may be doing the type of calf stretch where you hang your heels off the edge of a curb? If so, you may want to try this calf stretch instead, which creates mobility that will carry over into your running or walking gait. Get the most out of the 3D calf stretch, by doing it before the 3D hip stretch. All you runners and walkers out there, give it a go!
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​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!

Following on from our previous golf blog, here's a quick hitter to help improve hip mobility, so you can generate more power in your swing and reduce the chances of injury.

When we swing at a golf ball we need to be sure that we have plenty of internal rotation in the back hip.  This allows us to lengthen and load our powerful butt/gluteal muscles and create a powerful swing.  If we can't power the swing from our hips, we lose power and risk injury.  Give it a go and lets us know what you think!

Athletic performance in golf seems to get little consideration outside of the professional game. You wouldn’t play rugby or cricket without training to improve athletic performance, so why do people do so with golf? All too often the only warm up a golfer will do before they hit the ball, is carrying their clubs to the first tee!

As well as having the correct equipment and the correct technique, the golfer needs their body to have the correct mobility and stability, to create the movement necessary for a successful golf swing.  When a golfer plays without the necessary physical preparation, they invite injury and don’t play to their full potential.

Common golfing injuries include:​

• Lower back pain
• Golfers elbow
• Shoulder / rotator cuff injury
• Knee pain

​At City Osteopaths we use NG360°, the Nike Golf Performance System.  This is a scientific process of analysis and training that enables us to enhance athleticism and performance of golfers at all skill levels. This process, coupled with osteopathic principles and techniques, are a potent force for creating success on the golf course.

We offer a unique and effective approach to treating golfers. This includes:​

• Providing an accurate diagnosis of any golfing injuries
• Performing specialist mobility assessment to understand areas of the swing for potential for improvement
• Providing effective hands on treatment to improve mobility and help injured tissues heal
• Prescribe a personalised exercise program to help golfers recover from injury, remain injury free and play better golf

Written by Lewis Jenner M.Ost., FAFS, Reg Osteopath MONZ ​
See Lewis for:
​- Sporting injuries and exercise advice - Foot, ankle, knee and hip injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Restrictions and mobility problems

Phone 04 4991439 and speak with one of our reception staff to make an appointment.
Our website www.cityosteopaths.co.nz has more information and online booking link.
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