http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cityosteopaths.co.nz en-us Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:59:57 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/169748/gardening-without-the-aftermath-an-osteopaths-guide-to-working-safely-in-your-garden/ As an osteopath, I see a very predictable pattern of injuries every spring and autumn: the "one last thing" injury. It's rarely the first hour in the garden that causes the damage — it's the last, when fatigue has crept in and judgement about your own limits has quietly slipped.Warm up first. Gardening asks your body to do things it hasn't done all week — repeated bending, twisting, gripping, and kneeling. Gardening on a slope has been analysed and found to be far more complex and difficult ... Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:31:32 +1200 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post169748 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/164170/what-is-acupuncture-how-can-acupuncture-help-me/ Acupuncture is an ancient form of medicine that has been used by the Chinese and many Asian cultures for over 2000 years. It is used as a therapeutic form of healing from disease and restores balance and equilibrium in the body.Acupuncture is based on meridians that balance and control the flow of energy/chi in your body. This energy/chi flows up and down the body like electrical circuits and we call these energetic circuits ‘channels’ or ‘meridians’. There are twelve of these channels ... Mon, 04 May 2026 19:41:32 +1200 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post164170 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/164139/may-is-eds-awareness-month-understanding-the-hypermobile-spectrum/ May is EDS Awareness Month. But what exactly is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?EDS is an acronym for a group of 13 genetically identified connective tissue disorders. These conditions are caused by mutations in genes that encode connective tissue structures or the enzymes that affect them. While genetic testing exists for 12 of these subtypes, the most common form - Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) - is diagnosed clinically, as no specific genetic test is currently available.Symptoms vary significantly betw... Mon, 04 May 2026 12:13:35 +1200 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post164139 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/162624/struggling-with-headaches-osteopathy-can-help/ Jaw-related problems don’t just show up as jaw pain. They can present as frequent headaches, often felt in the temples or behind the eyes, facial aching, ear pain, or a feeling of fullness, clicking or popping in the jaw, difficulty opening or closing the mouth, and neck and shoulder tension. Some people also experience teeth sensitivity, ringing in the ears, or a sense of tightness and fatigue in the face. These symptoms can be constant or flare up during times of stress.The temporomandibular... Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:50:28 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post162624 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/162605/what-to-expect-are-you-worried-about-needles/ Have you considered trying acupuncture, or have you tried it before? Some people are concerned about the sensation they are going to feel from the acupuncture needle. The needles that we use are the size of a human hair, and much smaller than the ancient needles used in China. Changing the word needle to “filament” has been considered in modern-day acupuncture circles because our single-use needles are not like needles used to draw blood or give an injection; they are also not like a sewin... Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:03:19 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post162605 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/158670/the-role-of-osteopathy-in-recovery-after-a-dislocation/ A dislocation happens when the bones that make up a joint are forced out of their normal place, typically due to a sudden impact or trauma. Most people know this as a joint “popping out”. This type of injury can affect any joint in the body, but is most commonly seen in the shoulders as they are typically shallow joints and have a high range of mobility. This joint displacement often results in intense pain, swelling, and loss of function, as well as damaging the surrounding ligaments, tendo... Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:20:50 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post158670 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/158025/is-your-body-ready-to-exercise-again-returning-to-movement-later-in-life/ Thinking about getting back into exercise after some time away? Maybe you’ve recently joined a new yoga or Pilates class, started walking more regularly, or picked up light strength training. No matter where you're starting from, making the decision to move more is a fantastic step for your long-term health, mobility, and wellbeing.But if you're noticing a few more aches and pains than you expected, or wondering whether your body is ready for this new level of activity, you're not alone. We se... Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:17:47 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post158025 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/157428/why-skipping-your-warm-up-is-holding-you-back-and-risking-injury/ Are you someone who hits the gym, the pitch, or the pavement regularly but skips their warm-ups? If so, you’re not alone. Many active people either aren’t sure what a good warm-up looks like, or don’t realise just how important it is. But in reality, a proper warm-up is one of the easiest ways to boost performance, prevent injury, and feel better after every session.Think of your muscles like elastic bands. They lengthen and hold a lot of potential energy, but what happens to cold rubber w... Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:39:46 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post157428 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/157282/summer-homeopathic-remedies/ Summer in New Zealand is glorious long beach days, tramping adventures, backyard BBQs, and holiday road trips. But with all that outdoor activity, sun exposure, and seasonal celebration comes the inevitable bumps, burns, bites, and digestive upsets that can derail your summer fun. A homeopathic first aid kit is your natural, gentle companion for handling these common summer mishaps and is ideal for first aid situations. Homeopathy is lightweight, stable in heat, won't interfere with medications ... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:25:35 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post157282 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/post/157008/finding-balance-this-summer-holiday-season/ The holiday period brings long, bright days, warm weather, and plenty of social activity. And it can also place extra load on your nervous system. Even positive stress (travel, organising events, being around more people, disrupted routines) can shift the body toward a more activated, fight or flight -state. This often shows up as muscle tension, headaches, poor sleep, digestive discomfort, or that sense of being “wired but tired” and not able to relax.The good news is that small, gentle pra... Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:51:45 +1300 http://www.cityosteopaths.co.nz/blog/#post157008