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…

Could your Glutes be Having a Snooze?

It’s pretty clear that a sedentary lifestyle isn’t the best for our bodies. Did you know inactivity is likely putting your glutes to sleep? Your glutes are the largest and most powerful muscle group in the body. They are primarily responsible for hip extension (2). They are also very important in the role of…

Massage and Chiropractic – The Benefits

At Chiropractic Balance we are excited to be able to offer Massage as a service to our wonderful client base. Massage has numerous benefits which we will touch on in this article. Many of you may have met Bruno Reis already who joined the team at the beginning of 2020 as a Massage Therapist, as…

What Does the Coronavirus Do to the Body?

Covid-19 or coronavirus is a branch of a large and diverse family of viruses including the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). How does this coronavirus cause infection Viruses work by getting into the cells of your body and hijacking them. Coronavirus is spread by…

Movement During Lockdown

While I have been in lockdown I have found it very helpful to establish some sort of morning routine that involves movement to energise and uplift me for the day ahead. Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation. There are more…

Do’s & Don’ts for a Healthy Immune System

With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many people are concerned about staying healthy and maintaining a healthy immune system. Doing so can benefit your body and boost your defenses against viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. In this article we outline the “Don’t” and “Do’s” of boasting your immune system to help your body stay strong…

Perfect Posture Month – Week Two – Lower Limb and Spine Stretches

Lower Limb and Spine Stretches The strengthening of your lower back can help alleviate and prevent back pain. Studies have shown that stretching can be a useful tool to increase the body’s range of motion[1,2].It can also play a key role after injury during a rehabilitation phase to help realign the muscle fibres for optimal…

Week 3 – Time-To-Tone Up Month – Skipping

Skipping has to be one of the cheapest forms of exercises available. You need minimal equipment, minimal space and you can practice just about anywhere — indoors or out. Skipping serves as a whole body workout and incorporates all your muscles groups. This is perfect for toning up this summer. A key part whilst doing…

Time to Tone Up – Week Two – Switch on your Core

Your core muscles play a huge role in your everyday activities, from getting out of bed, walking down the street, and bending over to grab your purse but, most importantly, they literally help you stay upright. That’s because your core muscles are the base support for your entire body. They surround and support your spine…

April Stretch Series!

This April at Chiropractic Balance we are trying something we haven’t done before. We are organizing a group of like-minded people that are committed to improving their health but, like many of us, find it difficult to be consistent. If you are anything like me you understand what you need to do to keep yourself…