5 Reasons Why You Should Be Stretching

Flexibility training is an essential, yet often overlooked health-related component of good spinal function and overall fitness. Numerous studies support the short- and long-term benefits of various types of stretching, here are 5 reasons why you should be stretching on a regular basis. 1. Reduced pain and stiffness Excessive muscular tension can increase discomfort throughout…

Exercise: The 3 Types & 5 Tips for Success

As the weather continues to improve, many of us are finding that extra incentive to enjoy the sun, get outside more often and get stuck into some regular healthy exercise. But what kind of exercise? What kind of intensity? Does your exercise regime fit your unique body, mind and lifestyle? Exercise is personal. What works…

10 Tips for Optimising Spine & Brain Function

In a recent study thousands of people were asked whether they would rather suffer from a back problem or a brain problem. Every single individual responded that they would choose to suffer from a back related issue. People tend to assume that even severe back problems present less of a health challenge than brain problems because the…

Spinal Curves – what they are and why we need them

On your first visit with us we assess your posture and as part of that analysis we look at your spinal curves. We do this by looking at you from the side. Everyone’s spine should curve in two directions: towards the front and towards the back. When the spine curves towards the front of the…

Yoga and Chiropractic – a perfect combination!

The ancient principles of yoga recognise that optimal alignment of the body creates maximum energy. At Chiropractic Balance we understand that maximum energy to be the optimal functioning of your nervous system. We work with the ideal alignment and movement of your joints to ensure correct stimulation and feedback from your body to your brain so that your nervous system can be working at its best. Read more to find out how yoga may be able to enhance your chiropractic results!

10 Things You Can Do Right Now for Immediate Lower Back Pain Relief

Low back pain often strikes when something’s out of balance in your body. Obviously that is what we specialise in helping with at Chiropractic Balance Mana and Wellington, but that’s not much help when it’s the middle of the night, when you’re on holiday or the next available appointment is 24 hours or more away. Try these top tips to reduce low back pain now.

BABY BOOMERS: STRAIGHTEN UP & STAY ACTIVE FOR A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE

A growing body of Research suggests the nation’s baby boomers should take care of their spines as a key part of their regular healthcare regime to enjoy better health and help reduce the future need for a massive increase in healthcare costs.