Better Bodies OSTEO

Better Bodies OSTEO Osteopaths assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of aches and pains. If you have an ongoing pain or dysfunction, get it checked out.

✅ Treating & Preventing Injuries
🏢 Corporate: Manual Handling Workshops
💻 Ergonomic Assessments & Workshops
📍 Auckland, NZ
👇 Free Ergonomic Checklist
https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2356002/sites/187871545826215641/better-bodies-osteo-zlbpts If it is something that is unable to be improved or relieved with osteopathic treatment (for example, cartilage tear), we will refer you on and put you in the right hands.

09/06/2026

Part 3 - Improving Posture
Tight chest? Your pec minor could be pulling your shoulders forward and contributing to poor posture, neck tension, and shoulder discomfort.

In this video, I show different angles to target the pec minor, along with PNF/MET techniques to help achieve a deeper and more effective stretch.

💡 Don’t just hold the stretch—gently contract into the wall for a few seconds, relax, then move further into the stretch. This can help your nervous system allow more length through the muscle.

Try both arm positions and notice which angle feels tighter for you.

Save this for later and share it with someone who spends too much time sitting at a desk.

04/06/2026

Tight lats can contribute to:
✔ Rounded shoulders
✔ Restricted overhead movement
✔ Neck and upper back tension

Try this stretch for 30-60 seconds while breathing slowly. Do both sides and reassess your movement. Save this for later. Like and follow for simple tips to improve posture, improve mobility and reduce tension 👌

26/05/2026

Your lats do more than just help with pull-ups 👀

Because of where the latissimus dorsi attaches (from the pelvis and spine into the upper arm), tightness can pull the shoulders inward and contribute to that rounded posture position.

For many people, posture isn’t just about “sitting up straight.” It’s about understanding which muscles are influencing the body’s position over time.

This is why stretching, mobility, and strength balance matter 🔥

13/05/2026

Stress response kicking in? Try this simple breathing technique called the Physiological Sigh 🫁

Two quick inhales through the nose… followed by a long slow exhale through the mouth.

This breathing pattern helps offload excess CO₂, activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and stimulate the vagus nerve — which can help lower heart rate and calm the body fast.

Simple. Free. Backed by science.

Try 1–3 rounds and notice how your body feels afterwards.

👇 Have you tried this before?

05/05/2026

1st Feb → 1st May (3 months).

Same body… just trained differently.

No extreme diets (like previously, which I couldn’t maintain).
No random workouts.
Just consistent, structured training built around what my body actually needed.

The biggest shift?
Training around niggles instead of pushing through them.

Focusing on:
• Compound lifts
• Quality movement
• Recovery when needed

That’s what allowed me to stay consistent — and consistency is what drives results.

Big shoutout to for the programming. Everything was tailored to my schedule, my limitations, and what I needed to keep progressing without setbacks.

That’s the difference between guessing… and following a plan that’s built for you.

You don’t need more exercises.
You need the right plan.

🔑 📚 ✔️

30/04/2026

Your head isn’t meant to live down here. 📱👇

Every time you look down at your phone, you’re pulling your head forward — and your upper traps have to work overtime to hold it there.

Over time?
They get fatigued, tight, and sore… and your posture slowly drifts forward.

This is tech neck — and it’s one of the biggest causes of neck tension I see every day.

The good news?
You can start reversing it with simple, targeted movement.

If you want a step-by-step plan to fix your posture and set up your body properly for work, check out my Improving Posture & Ergonomics online course (link in bio).

Your neck will thank you for it 😉

21/04/2026

Looking down all day? 📱💻
Neck pain usually shows up in the back… but the real issue often starts in the front.

Your platysma and deeper layers like Sibson’s fascia shorten and tighten from constant flexion (tech neck), pulling your head forward and overloading the back of your neck.

This quick 1-min release targets the anterior fascia first — because if you don’t free up the front, the back won’t fully relax.

Next step: we’ll layer in the sides and back.

Do it daily if you’re on your phone or computer a lot.

Follow for Part 2 & 3 to fix this properly 👇

19/04/2026

Most people aren’t “injured”… they’re just stuck in these 3 patterns 👇

Upper Cross. Lower Cross. Tech Neck.

If you sit a lot, train hard, or live on your phone — your body is adapting whether you realise it or not. The good news? You can reverse it.

Follow for simple fixes that actually work 🔧

09/04/2026

If you’ve been sitting all day and your lower back is feeling it… this is for you.



This video shows you 3 simple ways to reduce pressure through your lower back and discs.

Most people think they need to “fix” their posture — but often it’s just about understanding how to support your body better in the positions you’re in the most.

Try this out, take note of how it feels, and let me know 👇

Have you noticed your back getting tight after long periods of sitting?

20/03/2026

Ever wondered WHY poor posture happens? 🤔

It’s not just about sitting — it’s about how your body adapts over time.

In this video, I explain upper cross syndrome and why certain muscles become tight while others switch off… leading to that rounded shoulder, forward head position.

Once you understand the why, fixing it becomes much easier. 💡

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