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March 5, 2024

Sciatica: A Real Pain In The Backside

Sciatica is more than just a pain in the backside – it is a complex condition that can cause discomfort ranging from mild irritation to excruciating pain. Essentially, it refers to any pain or discomfort that occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the buttock, back of the legs, and into […]

January 22, 2024

Incorporating Gym Exercises into Your Rehabilitation Routine

Cairnhill Physiotherapy has embraced a forward-thinking approach to rehabilitation, and one of the cornerstones of our methodology is the incorporation of onsite gym facilities. In this article, we will delve into the practical advantages of having an onsite gym for rehabilitation exercises and how it contributes to a comprehensive recovery process. Embracing Convenience and Tailored […]

August 21, 2023

Back Pain Causes and Treatments

Lower back pain is an all too common affliction, impacting a significant portion of New Zealanders, young and older. While the causes may vary, physiotherapy has been shown to offer effective relief for many. If you’ve suffered from it, you’ll know all too well that back pain can be a debilitating experience, affecting daily movements and […]

May 16, 2023

What Are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?

The Many Benefits of Massage Therapy Massage therapy has been practised for centuries as a therapeutic and rejuvenating technique. At Cairnhill Physiotherapy, it offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Below you’ll find the remarkable advantages of our massage therapy services, from relaxation and stress reduction to pain relief and improved overall health. […]

September 5, 2022

Mt Eden Physio Tips To Help You Complete Your Home Exercises

An essential component of physiotherapy treatment is your home exercise program. Our highly skilled physiotherapists at your local Mt Eden physio will often prescribe them to maintain improvements in mobility during the session, reduce pain or increase strength in the affected area for common injuries such as ankle sprains, ACL tears, shoulder sprains and neck and […]

May 14, 2022

Remedial and Relaxation Massage: What’s The Difference?

You have decided to explore the world of massage, so you type, “Massage near me” into google and suddenly you are overwhelmed by the various options available to you out there. There seem to be so many forms of massage, remedial massage and relaxation massage being your main disciplines with a plethora of different subcategories from […]

April 27, 2022

How to fix lower back pain

For those who have experienced lower back pain before, you know just how debilitating and painful it can be. If you are experiencing it for the first time now, it will likely worsen if left untreated. Lower back pain is categorised as a common and painful condition affecting the lower portion of the back and/or spine. […]

April 27, 2022

Physio vs Chiro: What’s the difference?

It can be difficult to seek treatments if you aren’t sure exactly how treatments differ. If there is a specific physical issue you are experiencing, choosing the correct type of treatment for you is important. Below we offer a guide to the differences between physiotherapy and chiropractic. What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a proven discipline […]

April 27, 2022

What are the benefits of foam rolling?

Foam rollers have only grown in popularity over the past number of years. Offering an alternative to a sports massage, foam rollers use your body weight to roll over a foam cylinder in order to exert pressure on specific muscle groups. This releases tension in the muscles and helps knotted connective tissue to recover for improved […]