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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 8pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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Rakaia Physio

Provides physiotherapy in Rakaia and the surrounding district

08/10/2025

Best of luck to everyone involved in The Salmon Run - Rakaia this weekend!
An awesome multisport event - and a great day out!

02/10/2025

Throwback to The Mackenzie Cycle Challenge in April!
92km on the mountain bike around Lake Tekapo!
A great day out!

24/09/2025

One of the best times of year! 🐑

18/09/2025

Calving may be winding down, but the aches and pains don’t just disappear.

Back strain from lifting, shoulder and neck pain from long days, or niggles in your knees and hips are all really common after the busiest stretch of the year.
Don’t ignore those injuries — getting physio now can help you recover faster and stay strong for the months ahead.

15/09/2025

Did you know September/October are often the busiest months for physios working with farmers?
Calving season takes a toll — lifting heavy bags of feed, long hours on your feet, awkward movements while helping cows, and those little strains that build up into bigger injuries.

If you’ve been powering through pain, now’s the perfect time to get checked over before it turns into something more serious. A physio session can help keep you moving well for the rest of the season.

12/09/2025

Which South Island tracks are you planning to explore this summer?

06/09/2025

It’s never too late to create life long habits.

28/08/2025

Three snack ideas to keep you fuelled throughout the day:

1. Greek Yogurt with Berries and Granola: Greek yogurt is high in protein, which can help keep you full and satisfied. Top it with fresh berries for a dose of antioxidants and fibre, and add a sprinkle of granola for some crunch and energy-boosting carbohydrates. 
2. Apple Slices with Nut Butter: Slice up an apple and pair it with your favourite nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter. The combination of fibre from the apple and healthy fats and protein from the nut butter makes for a satisfying and nutritious snack. 
3. Vegetable Sticks with Hummus: Chop up some colourful vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers, and serve them with a side of hummus for dipping. This snack is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre, and the protein from the hummus will help keep hunger at bay.

22/08/2025

Fresh Look, Same Local Care 🐑

We’ve just updated our websites – rakaiaphysio.co.nz & mthuttphysio.co.nz – to better reflect who we are and the communities we serve.

With a strong rural connection and a real understanding of the people who live and work here, our team is proud to support locals in staying active, healthy, and doing what they love.

👉 Take a look at the new sites and see how we’re here for you, from the farm to the mountain.

19/08/2025

Foam rollers have gained popularity in recent years as a tool to help relieve muscle tightness and pain, but do they actually work?

A recent study has concluded that self-myofascial release such as rolling on a foam roller:

- Increases mobility and joint range of motion
- Reduces post-workout soreness and DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)
- Allows for greater workout performance in future workouts
- May lead to improved vascular function and parasympathetic nervous system function

So in summary, using a foam roller has been shown to help you feel and move better.

So how does it work:
Often we see a decrease in stiffness, pain, and increase range of motion when using a foam roller, but a roller will not break down adhesions or scar tissue. Instead it is thought to shift muscle and tissue from sympathetic nervous systems e.g. fight flight (hold on to muscle tension) to a parasympathetic relaxed / calming effect, which can equal short term changes in soft tissue and increase range of motion. In addition, rolling is normally a painful treatment and this overload of pain to our system can alter our perception of pain and “reset” our pain threshold, allowing the body to withstand more pressure without the sensation of pain.

15/08/2025

What can I do if I think I have shin splints?

There are several things you can do yourself to treat shin splints, and in mild cases you won't need to see a health professional. If you follow the advice below, your symptoms should get much better within seven to 10 days and you should be able to slowly build up your level of activity.

Rest -
Rest is the main treatment for shin splints. This means avoiding any activity, such as running, which hurts or may have led to the shin splints. You should rest for seven to 10 days.

Ice and elevation -
Applying ice to your shin (don't put the ice directly on your skin, as it can cause an ice burn) and raising your leg (elevation) may also help to lessen the pain. Do both for 15 to 20 minutes, two to three times a day.

Stretches -
You can gently stretch the area by bending your foot down until you can feel a pull through the sore area. Hold this for 30 seconds to one minute, and repeat it two to three times a day.

How can I avoid getting shin splints again?
Using correct and supportive training shoes and a graduated running programme (building your training up slowly so your body has time to adjust) will help reduce the risk of developing shin splints.

13/08/2025

Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents but can also result from an unexpected blow to the head such as that received during contact sports (e.g. rugby, boxing) or physical abuse or assault (e.g. shaken baby syndrome). Slips or falls that result in the head being jolted backwards can also cause whiplash.

Early treatment is important to keep your neck mobile because early active movement has been shown to speed up recovery. Stretching and movement exercises will help to restore the range of motion in your neck, for example slowly and gently bending your neck toward your chest tucking your chin in, slowly tilting your head side to side, and rolling your shoulders. The use of soft neck collars has been discouraged as it has been shown to reduce muscle strength and delay recovery.

If you have suffered a whiplash injury and it is not settling feel free to contact the clinic!

Address

30 Elizabeth Avenue
Rakaia
7710

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 8pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+6433035002

Website

http://www.rakaiaphysio.co.nz/

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