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Spring is the Perfect Time to “Just Start Walking”

Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 10:02 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

The longer days and warmer weather are a perfect combination to take up regular exercise and even just walking more has a host of healthy benefits according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA). More >>

Pain Medication Usage Could Be Cut by Getting a Better Bed

Thursday, 6 August 2015, 10:11 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

New Zealanders could reduce their use of pain relief medication by purchasing a new bed and taking better care of their spinal health, the country’s chiropractors advised today. More >>

Chiropractic Care – Contributing to a Safer Health Service

Thursday, 9 July 2015, 2:29 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

Chiropractors are poised to play a vital part in the country’s primary health care system, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA). In its submission to the Government’s New Zealand Health Strategy Update, the NZCA says ... More >>

Spinal Health Is Brain Health

Tuesday, 24 March 2015, 10:27 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

The spinal cord is literally an extension of the brain, which means that spinal health is brain health says the New Zealand Chiropractors’Association, as part of a drive to explain how improved brain-body communication is vital to improving ... More >>

Growing Pains May Mask Serious Conditions

Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 3:11 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

The New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association warns parents to be cautious about dismissing their children’s complaints as ‘growing pains’ and just a rite of passage, pointing out that the symptoms may indicate more serious conditions. More >>

Improve Your Sex Life by Visiting Your Family Chiropractor

Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 11:18 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

Feel Better And Improve Your Sex Life by Visiting Your Family Chiropractor on World Spine Day (16th October) More >>

Concussion Can Have Effect on Spines of Young Athletes

Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 12:53 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

The New Zealand public is largely unaware that concussion injuries can also affect the spine and this is especially of concern in young athletes, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association. More >>

Brain Imbalance Syndrome May Be Affected by Chiropractcy

Thursday, 15 May 2014, 4:05 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

This year’s keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association is Dr John Donofrio, President of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. More >>

Role for Chiropractors in Management of Osteoarthritis

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 1:35 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

Local muscle strengthening and general aerobic fitness together with manipulation and stretching should be the core treatments for managing osteoarthritis according to a major update on guidance to healthcare professionals from the influential UK ... More >>

College of Chiropractic Team Wins NZAPEP Sector Awards

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 6:59 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

On Wednesday 4 Septmber at the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers (NZAPEP) Awards Dinner held in Wellington, Dr. Kelly Holt Research Fellow and students Jens Duehr and Bronwyn Hunt from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic were recognised ... More >>

Chiropractic May Reduce “Klutz Syndrome” Say NZ Researchers

Friday, 15 March 2013, 10:22 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

Chiropractic care may have a role to play in assisting those who display a poor proprioceptive function say researchers at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, who are developing a scale to measure what they have dubbed ‘Klutz Syndrome’. More >>

Hot Weather Brings Slew of Patients to Chiropractors

Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 12:43 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

Media Release Date: 5th March 2013 Hot Weather Brings Slew of Patients to New Zealand Chiropractors More >>

Poor Lifestyle Choices Blamed for Rise in Mental Illness

Monday, 10 December 2012, 9:29 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

The mental health of New Zealanders is being compromised by a lack of exercise and poor lifestyle choices warns the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association following reports from the USA that mental health clinicians are considering exercise not just ... More >>

Longevity Revolution Means Broader Role for Chiropractice

Thursday, 20 September 2012, 9:28 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

The longevity revolution epitomised by ageing baby boomers means a broader role for chiropractors in helping people with decreased muscle or bone density and balance issues which add to the risk of falling, a conference of New Zealand, Australian ... More >>

Brain Imbalance Syndrome Linked to Range of Disorders

Sunday, 20 May 2012, 1:42 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

Attention deficit hyperactivity, autism, dyslexia and a range of other neurobehavioral and developmental disorders may be due to an imbalance between the two hemispheres of the brain, the NZ Chiropractors’ Association was told yesterday. More >>

Sitting is Bad for Your Health Say Chiropractors

Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 9:36 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

Sitting for too long and with bad posture is bad for your health the country’s chiropractors advised today. They point out that increased computer use at work and home means that over half of your day is spent sitting and that our sitting habits ... More >>

Cut Back on Pain Medication Say New Zealand Chiropractors

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:41 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

Media Release Date: 2nd February 2012 Cut Back on Pain Medication Say New Zealand Chiropractors More >>

Optimise Your Body for Summer Say NZ Chiropractors

Thursday, 15 December 2011, 3:16 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association

New Zealanders are encouraged to optimise their bodies before rushing into strenuous summer activities and save their spines. According to the New Zealand Chiropractors' Association, getting the body optimised again after a sedentary winter is important ... More >>

Stand Up For World Spine Day And Save Your Back

Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:13 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

New Zealanders are urged to stand up straight for World Spine Day (16th October) and save their backs, as new research shows that most office workers sit at their desks for much longer than health guidelines recommend. More >>

Baby Boomers’ Bad Backs Put Brakes On Lifestyle

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:39 am | NZ Chiropractors Association

Kiwi baby boomers are not coping well with the onset of late middle age, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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