What a Porirua NZ Chiropractor Can Help

What a Porirua NZ Chiropractor Can Help An assortment of diverse and difficult health conditions can be helped by a chiropractor in Porirua NZ. Patients usually only associate chiropractic care with back problems, but in reality, chiropractic can be helpful for the entire nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Treating mild to severe headaches is probably…

Porirua Chiropractor Talks about Bulging Discs

Porirua NZ Chiropractor Talks about Bulging Discs

Porirua NZ Chiropractor Talks about Bulging Discs The concentric rings made from cartilage and other materials that are located between your vertebrae are known as discs. These discs provide a cushion between the vertebrae, preventing them from grinding against one another while your spine is moving. Porirua NZ chiropractors have very good results when treating…

Porirua Chiropractor Discusses Different Types of Headaches

Porirua NZ Chiropractor Discusses Different Types of Headaches

Porirua NZ Chiropractor Discusses Different Types of Headaches Headaches are one of those health issues that can be mild and irritating, severe and debilitating, or one of many degrees in between. They can build up slowly or come on suddenly, and no matter how bad it is, almost everyone wants a remedy as soon as…

Porirua NZ Chiropractor Discusses Herniated Discs

Porirua NZ Chiropractor Discusses Herniated Discs One of the back conditions that patients routinely visit a Porirua NZ chiropractor for is a herniated disc. This type of injury generally responds well to chiropractic treatment so it’s wise to schedule an appointment in the early stages. Herniated disc treatment can help patients avoid prescription pain medications…

Backpacks for Back to School

Many kiwi kids walk to and from, and around school carrying backpacks filled with books, stationery, lunch, sports gear and even these days items such as laptops! Carrying such heavy loads for a long distance or time isn’t good for anyone, least of all children as their bones are ‘soft’ and still developing. Parents should…

NZ Chiropractors Seeing Increased Issues due to Covid-Related Stress

There is a marked increase in health problems triggered by rising stress levels and people working from home under unhealthy and poor ergonomic conditions in response to the Covid-19 crisis, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA). NZCA member Dr Roz Griffiths, chiropractor explains: ‘We are seeing an upsurge in demand for care across…

Why are my hips so tight?

Do you ever notice that your hips feel tight? Or maybe you notice it’s uncomfortable to squat during a workout, to pick up your child, or even to grab a pen off the floor, something doesn’t feel right? A feeling of tightness across the hips comes from tension around the hip flexors. The hip…

How to get through Christmas on a Healthier Note

While Christmas is known as “the season to be jolly,” it can be a significant source of stress and pressure for many of us. Some people can feel overwhelmed by the excess, expectations, and exchanging of gifts at this time of year. Furthermore, Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but we have some great…

Deskbound? Professional tips to keep strong & active

In a typical working week, desk workers spend on average 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk. In a recent study, nearly 70% of employees surveyed did not meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. (1) The findings also showed that increased sitting time was correlated with: More likely to be sedentary…

Made to Move – Functional Movement

Week Three of Shape Up Month Dr. Manisha has teamed up with Personal Trainer Malcolm Toeaiga from CenturionFitness in Porirua to go over Functional Movement Exercises As humans, we are designed to move. Everyday exercises may target certain muscle groups, whereas functional movement exercises train movement patterns and are designed to mirror how we, as…