Starting a new sport is exciting—whether you're taking up tennis to enjoy Auckland's outdoor courts, joining a local football club, trying CrossFit for the first time, or preparing for your first half-marathon. The anticipation of learning new skills, improving fitness, and connecting with like-minded people drives thousands of New Zealanders to begin new sporting activities […]
For runners and active individuals in Auckland, your feet are your foundation. They absorb impact forces up to three times your body weight with every running stride and provide the base for all weight-bearing activities. Despite their crucial role, feet often receive inadequate attention until pain or injury forces the issue. At Auckland Physiotherapy, we […]
As summer approaches in New Zealand, many Aucklanders are eager to return to their favourite outdoor sports and activities. Whether you're preparing for beach volleyball, cricket, tennis, or touch rugby, optimal mobility and joint health are essential for peak performance and injury prevention. At Auckland Physiotherapy, we understand that proper preparation can make the difference […]
Gift-giving occasions throughout the year—birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, anniversaries, or simply showing appreciation—often leave us searching for meaningful presents that go beyond material possessions. In an era where health and wellbeing have become paramount, wellness gifts offer lasting value that extends far beyond the unwrapping experience. At Auckland Physiotherapy, we believe the most […]
Excessive Yawning: Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something We all yawn—but when yawning becomes constant, it might be more than just tiredness. Your body has clever ways of telling you something isn’t quite right, and excessive yawning is one of them. The Science Behind the Yawn: Yawning is often linked to nervous system […]
By Auckland Physiotherapy | Evidence-Based Injury Recovery When you're recovering from an injury, whether it's a sports injury, workplace accident, or post-surgical rehabilitation, you've likely heard your physiotherapist emphasize the importance of rest. But what many people don't realize is that quality sleep isn't just about feeling refreshed—it's one of the most powerful tools your […]
By Auckland Physiotherapy | Holistic Health and Wellness In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost constant companion for many Aucklanders. Between demanding jobs, family responsibilities, traffic congestion, and the general pressures of modern life, it's no wonder that stress-related health issues are on the rise. While most people associate massage therapy with physical […]
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Physiotherapy If you've ever noticed your shoulders creeping up toward your ears during a stressful workday, or felt your neck muscles tighten during a difficult conversation, you're experiencing firsthand how stress affects your body. At Auckland Physiotherapy, we see a wide variety of patients whose muscle pain is significantly influenced […]
How altered breathing patterns—diaphragm inhibition, accessory-muscle overuse and forward-head posture—can cause or worsen chronic neck tension (and what to do about it). This week in clinic I kept noticing a theme: patients arriving with persistent neck tension that just wouldn’t shift, even after stretching, strengthening, or manual therapy. And I felt it in myself too. […]
