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www.betterbodiesosteo.com/online-courses
1. Safe Manual Handling & Injury Prevention
2. Improving Posture & Ergonomics
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Improving Breathing & Mental Health
✅ Treating & Preventing Injuries
🏢 Corporate Wellness & Workshops Osteopaths assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of aches and pains. If you have an ongoing pain or dysfunction, get it checked out. 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.

22/10/2026

TIGHT HIP FLEXORS? LOWER BACK PAIN?

Spending long hours sitting at a desk, driving or working in the same position?

Your hip flexors could be contributing to that uncomfortable stiffness through your hips and lower back!

Your hip flexors play an important role in hip movement and pelvic control. When they become stiff or restricted, they can affect how comfortably you move.

💪 Here are 3 techniques to try:

✅ 1. Upside Down Kettlebell
✅ 2. Trigger Point Release
✅ 3. Active Hip Flexor Release

These techniques may help reduce muscle tension, improve hip mobility and get you moving more comfortably.

💡 Remember: It’s not just about stretching! Regular movement, strengthening and changing positions throughout the day are just as important.

⚠️ Avoid excessive pressure around the front of your hip, and stop if you experience pain, tingling or numbness.

📌 SAVE this video to try later!
👥 SHARE it with someone who spends too much time sitting!

🎓 Want to learn more about improving posture, reducing aches and pains, and looking after your body?

Check out our online Posture & Ergonomics course!

🔗 Link in bio, comments, or visit Better Bodies Osteo online.

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08/10/2026

🔥 TIGHT LOWER BACK? TRY THIS STRETCH!

If your lower back is feeling stiff or tight, this simple side-lying stretch can help improve mobility through your lumbar spine.

Here are 4 tips to get the most out of it 👇

1️⃣ Bottom leg straight – Keep your lower leg extended.

2️⃣ Top leg bent – Bring your top knee across your body to help stabilise your position.

3️⃣ Rotate your chest away – Gently turn your upper body in the opposite direction.

4️⃣ Reach your arm away – Straighten your arm and reach further to deepen the stretch.

💡 Remember: Move slowly, breathe deeply, and avoid forcing the rotation. You should feel a comfortable stretch, not pain.

🙌 Give it a try and see how your back feels!

📌 SAVE this for your next mobility session.
📤 SHARE it with someone who spends a lot of time sitting!

💬 Where do you feel this stretch the most, your lower back, mid-back or glutes?

29/09/2026

Want better posture? Start with these 2 things 👇

💪 STRENGTHEN — build strength through your upper back with exercises like pull-ups and face pulls.

🙆‍♂️ STRETCH + LENGTHEN — work on areas that commonly get tight, like the chest and shoulders.

Good posture isn’t just about constantly reminding yourself to “sit up straight.” Building strength while improving flexibility and movement can make a big difference.

Want to learn more?
🎓 Full Posture & Ergonomics course → link in bio

Follow Better Bodies Osteo for more posture, mobility and injury-prevention tips.

25/09/2026

Look at the difference in her shoulder mobility 👀

Before treatment, her left shoulder rotation was noticeably restricted compared with the right.

We didn’t just focus on the shoulder. We also worked on her posture, thoracic mobility and other areas contributing to the restriction, then reassessed.

The result? A noticeable improvement in movement after just one session 🙌

The body works as a whole, sometimes the area that feels restricted isn’t the only area we need to look at.

Follow Better Bodies Osteo for more real treatment examples, mobility tips and ways to keep your body moving well.

24/09/2026

🥊 Good posture starts young!

With kids spending so much time on screens these days, one of the best things we can do is simply get them up and moving.

Posture isn’t just about “sitting up straight”, it’s about movement, strength, variety and not staying in the same position for too long.

Today’s movement… a few rounds of boxing with Dad 😂🥊

Less screen time, more movement, and a bit of quality time together. Win win 🙌

What’s your favourite way to get your kids moving? 👇

23/09/2026

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested 💤

Quality sleep plays a huge role in your mood, stress levels, focus and overall mental health.

Sometimes improving our wellbeing starts with getting the basics right.

Save this as a reminder to prioritise your sleep, and follow for more simple tips to improve your health and wellbeing.

18/09/2026

Stiff upper back? Try this 👀

Part 3 of my foam rolling series, this time we’re adding rotation while moving up and down the roller to encourage movement through different areas of the spine.

Save this for later 🔖 and follow for more posture + mobility tips!

14/09/2026

Struggle with rounded posture? Try this 👀

Part 2 of my foam rolling series, this time we’re adding extension to help improve movement and mobility through the spine.

You can also take it further by bringing your arms overhead 🙌

Save this for later and follow for Part 3!


10/09/2026

Foam rolling isn’t just about rolling back and forth. In this video, I show you how adding controlled spinal flexion can help encourage segmental movement, plus I explain those clicks and pops you may hear along the way.

Part 1 of 3: Flexion → Rotation → Extension.

02/09/2026

🚨 2 common reasons people injure their back when lifting:

1️⃣ Bending or turning while lifting
2️⃣ Combining bending + turning, especially under load

I see these movement patterns regularly in clinic, whether it’s lifting boxes, picking things up from the floor, or reaching into the boot of a car.

Learn safer lifting techniques with my Manual Handling online course. Link in bio 🔗

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Unit F 1/10 Piermark Drive, Rosedale
Auckland
0632

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 1pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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