Wanaka and Queenstown could very well be the town with the most shoulder injuries in NZ. Here at Metamed we frequently see patients that have hurt their shoulder while partaking in one of the many … [Read more...]
Osteopathic Treatment For The Feet – Does it Work?
One of the most frequent questions we get asked as Osteopaths is "do you only treat back pain?" The answer to this is a resounding no. We treat all parts of the body, from the hands to the feet. … [Read more...]
Osteopathic Treatment For Babies – Safe and Effective Treatments For Newborns & Toddlers
Osteopathy for newborns and toddlers is a safe, gentle and effective way to help with a range of issues that may be causing your child to be upset and unsettled. Your baby can see an osteopath for … [Read more...]
Osteopathy vs. Physiotherapy – What’s the difference?
These are two questions we get asked a lot and the answer depends on a few things, making it difficult to answer. Anna Burgess, Osteopath at Metamed will explain some known truths to help you make an … [Read more...]
Osteopathic Treatment for Sciatica and Disc Injuries
What is sciatica and do I have it? Sciatica is a word to describe the pain felt when the sciatic nerve is compressed, inflamed or irritated. The sciatic nerve is the biggest and longest nerve in … [Read more...]
Breathing Well
Author: Jamie Butcher - Osteopath Why Learning to do it Properly is so Important It is something we all do thousands of times every day. Whether we are awake or asleep, resting or active; … [Read more...]
Are Foam Rollers Worth it? Why & How to use a Massage Roller
Foam rollers are everywhere these days: at home, the gym, your Osteopath’s office, even in the workplace. In this article, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about rollers. Are they right … [Read more...]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: Your Options in New Zealand
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a unique repetitive strain injury affecting people from all walks of life: runners, walkers, even people who have to stand on hard surfaces at work … [Read more...]
How To Prevent Muscle Cramp
Author: Jin Ong - Osteopath at MetaMed Wanaka Cramp develops when you have an involuntary over contraction or sustained muscle contraction. Either way, it's a pain in your life that you don't … [Read more...]
Diastasis Recti: What Is It And How Do You Repair It?
Author: Anna Burgess - Osteopath What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti is the fancy pants term for abdominal separation. It affects the 'six-pack muscles' (they are under there!) of your … [Read more...]