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WHERE CLINICAL CARE, MOVEMENT AND WELLBEING COME TOGETHER TO MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS
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PAIN, INJURY & RECOVERY CONDITIONS IN WEST AUCKLAND
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If pain, injury or a stubborn niggle is what brought you to our site, you're in the right place. Waitākere Health Hub combines a multi-disciplinary clinic - osteopathy, acupuncture, massage and EMS DolorClast® shockwave therapy - with a boutique pilates and wellness studio that gives us rehabilitation, recovery and prevention tools most clinics don't have. The list below is everything we routinely treat. Tap any condition for a deeper explanation of how we approach it, what to expect, and how to book.
Not sure what you have, or where to start? Our osteopathy team is the front door for any musculoskeletal issues - they'll assess, diagnosie and recommend the right combination of treatmetns from our clinic and studio. More going on? Start with a Chinese medicine consultation and evaluation of your body.
FULL CONDITIONS LIST - by body region
Reading the modality cell: items in bold are primary recommendations; items in plain text are useful adjunctions.
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MODALITY ABBREVIATION KEY
clinic
O = Osteopathy
A = Acupuncture
M = Massage
S = Shockwave EMS DolorClast®
studio
CP = Clinical Pilates
SP = Springforme Pilates
WR = Wellness room
TF = TeslaFormer
TC = TeslaFormer Chair
BACK & NECK
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Lower back pain (acute) | Recent, sudden lower back pain - often after lifting, twisitng or sleeping awkwardly. | O, M, A, CP |
Postural pain (desk-worker) | Headaches, neck tension and upper-back fatigue from sustained sitting. | O, M, CP, SP WR, A |
Neck pain | Stiffness, restricted movement, or pain in the cervical spine. | O, M, A, CP, SP |
Sciatica | Pain, tingling or numbness radiating from the lower back into the buttock and leg. | O, A, M, CP |
Disc bulge / herniation | Pain related to a bulging or herniated lumbar or cervical disc. | O, A, CP, M |
Lower back pain (chronic) | Recurring or long-standing lower back pain - evidence-based combined care. | O, M, A, CP SP, WR |
Upper back & thoracic pain | Mid-back stiffness, pain between the shoulder blades, rib tension. | O, A, M, CP, SP |
Whiplash (ACC) | Neck and upper-back symptoms following a car accident, fall or sports impact. | O, A, M, CP |
SHOULDER, ARM & HAND
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Calcific shoulder tendinopathy | Sharp shoulder pain associated with calcium deposits - strong shockwave indication. | S, O, CP, A |
De Quervain's tensoynovitis | Pain along the thumb side of the wrist - common in new parents. | S, O, A |
Rotator cuff injury / tendinopathy | Pain and weakenss in the shoulder when lifting, reaching or sleeping on the side. | O, M, S, CP, A |
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) | Pain on the outside of the elbow when gripping, lifting or shaking hands. | S, O, A, M, CP |
Carpal tunnel syndromme | Numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand from compression of the median nerve. | O, A, S, M |
RSI / repetitive strain | Forearm, wrist and hand pain from overuse, typing or sustained postures. | O, A, M, CP, SP |
Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) | Pain on the inside of the elbow with gripping, twisting or repetitive use. | S, O, A, |
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) | Progressive shoulder pain and severe loss of movement | O, A, S, CP, M |
HIP & PELVIS
Conditions | Clinical presentations | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Urinary incontinence | Stress incontinence with leaking with coughing, sneezing, jumping or running. Urge incontinence with inability to hold | TC, A, CP O |
Hip osteoarthritis | Joint pain and stiffness from age- or load-related changes in the hip joint. | O, A, M, CP, SP. |
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome / Lateral hip | Pain over the outside of the hip - common in runners and women 40+ | S, O, A, M, CP |
Sacroiliac joint pain | Sharp or dull pain low in the back and buttock - often aggrevated by sitting. | O, A, M, CP |
Pelvic floor weakness / dysfunction | Pelvic floor muscle weakness, prolapse symptoms or pelvic heaviness. | TC, CP, A O |
Pelvic Girdle pain (pregnancy) | Pain in the front or back of the pelvis during pregnancy. | A, O, CP M |
KNEE & LEG
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Calf strain | Acute or recurring calf pain or tightness | O, M, S, A, CP |
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) | Pain along the shin - common in runners and team-sport athletes. | S, A, O, M, CP |
Patella tendinopathy (jumper's knee) | Pain in the front of the knee - common in jumping and squatting sports. | S, O, A, CP M |
ITB syndromme | Pain on the outside of the knee or thigh - runners or cyclists. | O, A, M, CP S, |
Hamstring tendinopathy / strain | Sit bone or hamstring pain - runners, cyclists and field athletes. | S, O, M, A, CP |
FOOT & ANKLE
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Plantar fasciitis | Sharp heel pain - worst with first steps in the morning. | S, O, A, CP, M |
Morton's neuroma | Burning, tingling or numbness in the ball of the foot. | O, A, M |
Ankle sprain (acute & chronic) | Recent or recurring ankle injury, instability of weakness. | O, A, CP S, M |
Heels spurs | Heel bone spurs, often associated with plantar fascitis. | S, O, M, A |
Hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis) | Stiffness and pain in the big toe joing. | S, O, A, CP |
Achilles tendinopathy | Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon - runners, climbers, walkers. | S, O, M, A, CP |
HEAD, JAW & HEADACHES
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Migraines (chronic) | Recurring migraines - supportive care to reduce frequency and intensity. | A, O, M, WR |
Tension headaches | Band-like head pain from neck, jaw and shoulder tension. | O, M, A, CP, WR |
TMJ / Jaw pain | Pain, clicking or restricted movement in the jaw joint. | O, A, M |
Stress-related tension | Tight shoulders, jaw clenching, sleep distrubance from chronic stress. | O, A, WR, M CP |
PREGNANCY, POSTNATAL & WOMEN'S HEALTH
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Pregnancy back & pelvic pain | Back, hip or pelvic pain during pregnancy - safe, gentle treatment. | O, A, CP, M |
Postnatal pelvic floor | Restoring pelvic floor tone and function after pregnancy and birth. | TC, CP, O |
Postnatal recovery | Rebuilding strength, posture and pelvic function after birth. | A, O, CP, TC, M |
Fertility support | Acupuncture for natural conception and IVF/IUI support. | A, M, WR |
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) | Separation of the abdominal muscles - common postnatally. | CP, TC, O |
Menopause symptom support | Hot flushes, sleep, mood and joint symptoms. | A, CP, WR, M, |
SPORTS, ACC & PERFORMANCE
Conditions | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
Stress fractures (delayed union) | Adjunctive shockwave therapy and acupuncture for fractures slow to heal. | S, A, O, CP |
Overtraining / chronic fatigue support | Burnout, deep fatigue and overtraining recovery. | A, M, WR, O, CP |
ACC sprains & strain injuries | Acute soft-tissue injuries covered by ACC - no GP referral needed. | O, A, S, CP, M |
Sports recovery | Active recovery for athletes and weekend warriors. | M, WR, CP O, A |
Post-surgical rehabilitation | Recovery after orthopaedic, abdominal or other surgery. | O, CP, TF M, WR, A |
STRESS, SLEEP & WELLBEING
Condition | Clinical presentation | Modality |
|---|---|---|
General wellbeing & preventative care | Stay strong, mobile and well - ongoing maintenance across the team. | O, A, M, SP, WR, TF, CP |
Sleep problems | Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed. | A, WR, O, M |
Chronic stress / anxiety support | Supportive care for chronic stress, anxious tension and exhaustion. | A, M, WR O, CP |
Burnout recovery | Structured recovery plan for full burnout - gentle, paced re-engagement. | A, M, WR, CP O |