If you spend a large part of your day sitting at a desk, in the car, or commuting, you may notice that your lower back starts to feel stiff, achy or uncomfortable. While sitting itself isn't necessarily the cause of low back pain, spending long periods in one position can contribute to stiffness and discomfort. […]
Getting back into training after an injury can feel like walking a tightrope. Push too hard too soon, and you risk re-injury. Wait too long, and you lose fitness, strength, and confidence. At Auckland Physiotherapy, we work with gym-goers, weekend warriors, and competitive athletes across Auckland every week who are navigating exactly this challenge. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breathwork is one of the fastest growing modalities in the Health and Wellbeing industry. Debate over “right” and “wrong” breathing is a hot topic. This may seem a bit ridiculous as breathing is a subconscious act that we have done since birth. Our Director, Helen van Praagh discusses how it may not be just a […]
Cluster headaches are a severe and debilitating form of headache that occur in cyclical patterns, often causing intense pain around one eye or one side of the head. Physiotherapy can play a significant role in managing cluster headache by addressing musculoskeletal issues, improving circulation, and reducing stress-related triggers. With our Headache Treatment Approach, patients report […]
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, leading to pain, inflammation, and often infertility. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, causing debilitating symptoms, including chronic pelvic pain, painful menstruation, and sometimes urinary or bowel issues. Though medical […]
Physiotherapists are highly trained healthcare professionals who specialise in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of physical conditions that affect movement, function, and overall well-being. Many people associate physiotherapy with recovery after major injuries, but physiotherapists are equipped to treat a wide range of conditions, from acute injuries to chronic pain and even long-term rehabilitation after […]
Serves 4. Prep 5 minutes, Cook 15 minutes. WHAT YOU NEED; • 2 tsp. coconut oil• 3 1⁄4 cups (400g) leek, chopped• 4 cups (1L) water• 2 vegetable stock cubes• 3 cups (450g) garden peas• 1⁄2 cup (15g) fresh basil, chopped• 1 1⁄4 cup (150g) feta, crumbled WHAT YOU NEED TO DO; Heat the oil […]
