Services

Tailored care for sports injuries in Mount Maunganui

At Health 4 U our intention is to provide tailored care for each patient in a professional, friendly environment. Based in Mount Maunganui, we look forward to sharing our expertise in sports injuries, arthritis and other related areas to benefit your recovery.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a natural and non-invasive form of treatment. Our registered osteopaths can provide care for a variety of injuries including:

Headaches and migraines
Chest pain
Slipped discs
Digestive problems
Asthma
Pre natal care

Occupational Over-Use

Occupational over-use syndrome or RSI is a discomfort, or sometimes severe pain, resulting from excessive muscle tension and stress. We can recommend the best techniques for prevention and treatment, such as:

Ergonomic changes
Aerobic type exercises
Relaxation techniques
Hydrotherapy
Micropauses
Diet

Acupuncture

Dating back 3000 years, acupuncture is used in Chinese medicine to ease acute and persistent problems. In Western medicine it is believed to cause nerves to release endorphins, a natural pain killer.

The process is relatively painless, however there may be temporary aching, heaviness or numbness. All needles are made of sterilised stainless steel and used only once.

Sports injuries

Your osteopath will discuss previous injuries, work to find the cause of the problem and advise you on how to prevent injury in the long term. We have a number of methods to improve muscle and joint function, depending on the severity, including:

Therabands
Dumbell and Swiss ball exercises

Testimonials

Coming soon!

Arthritis

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint and can encompass a variety of conditions, most common being osteoarthritis. Working in conjunction with our team, you can improve the mobility of your joints through such methods as: