The 3 Stages of Frozen Shoulder and How to Thaw It
Struggling to lift your arm? Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a painful condition that passes through three distinct stages. Learn how to manage recovery.
Why Your First Steps Hurt: A Guide to Treating Plantar Fasciitis in Howick
Waking up with heel pain? It could be Plantar Fasciitis. Discover the causes, symptoms, and effective physio treatments available at Velca Health Centre in Howick.
Knee Pain Ruining Your Walk? A Senior Physio’s Guide to Staying Active in East Auckland
Is knee pain stopping your daily walk on the Pakuranga Rotary Path? Our Senior Physio explains why the concrete surface might be to blame, how to treat "Walker's Knee," and the 5 steps to get back on the track pain-free. Read our local guide.
The Howick Gardener’s Back Saver: Preventing Pain While Pruning and DIY
Love gardening in Howick or DIY in Bucklands Beach but hate the pain that follows? Our expert physio guide covers the top 4 injuries, lifting techniques to save your spine, and how to get back pain relief in East Auckland.
Why Is My Lower Back Pain Worse in the Morning? A Howick Clinician Explains
Waking up with a stiff, sore back? Our Howick clinicians explain the 3 main causes of morning back pain and how our integrated physio, chiro, and massage team can help. Don't just 'walk it off'—read our guide.
The Ultimate Guide to ACC Physio in East Auckland: Do I Need a Referral?
Hurt yourself in East Auckland? Find out if you need a GP referral to see a physio for ACC. (The answer is NO!). Our ultimate guide explains the entire process—from lodging your claim to costs—and how you can get treatment today.
"I'm Not Just 'Double-Jointed'": A Guide to Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Are you 'double-jointed' but live with chronic pain? You may have hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Learn how our integrated physio and chiro team can help you build strength and stability.