Common Ailments

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints we see at Remuera Osteopaths. Our treatment focuses on both the symptoms and the root cause, reducing pain recurrence. You may be given stretches or exercises to help your recovery and if necessary, we may refer you to other healthcare practitioners.

Headaches

Three of the most common types of headaches are; migraines, tension headaches or cervicogenic headaches (meaning headache originating from your neck).

Some of the most common causes of cervicogenic headaches can include; poor posture leading to upper neck dysfunction, stress and anxiety and/or dysfunctional breathing patterns.

Your initial consultation at Remuera Osteopaths will help to determine the cause of your headaches and allow for the development of an appropriate treatment and management plan to suit your situation.

Joint pain and degenerative pain

Osteoarthritis is degeneration of the joint surfaces, which can cause considerable pain and loss of mobility. Long-term alignment issues can cause osteoarthritis through increased pressure and uneven loading on articulating surfaces. Although the damage to the joint surface can’t be undone, osteopathy can help to maintain and improve function by treating the affected joint as well as the neighbouring joints.