Rakaia Physio

Rakaia Physio Provides physiotherapy in Rakaia and the surrounding district

We hope you are having a great holiday! Tell us where your favourite summer adventure has been so far? 👇🏽
09/01/2026

We hope you are having a great holiday! Tell us where your favourite summer adventure has been so far? 👇🏽

2026 has landed! Happy New Year from the team at Rakaia Physio! 🥳
31/12/2025

2026 has landed! Happy New Year from the team at Rakaia Physio! 🥳

We hope your holiday adventures are going well! Where have they taken you so far? Comment below! 👇🏽
27/12/2025

We hope your holiday adventures are going well! Where have they taken you so far? Comment below! 👇🏽

Happy holidays everyone. Rob and his family on their annual Mt Pauanui walk. 🎄
24/12/2025

Happy holidays everyone. Rob and his family on their annual Mt Pauanui walk. 🎄

Jennifer is away this weekend with family, heading to Stewart Island for a special kiwi-spotting adventure!Over the holi...
19/12/2025

Jennifer is away this weekend with family, heading to Stewart Island for a special kiwi-spotting adventure!

Over the holiday period, Jennifer and Sarah will be working limited hours, so availability will be reduced. Rob is away until the 5th January and enjoying a break away with family.

Thank you for all your support throughout the year — we truly appreciate it.

Merry Christmas from the Rakaia Physio team, and we wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season!

School is almost out! Here is a fun holiday workout for the family to try!What you need: No equipment, just space.How to...
17/12/2025

School is almost out!

Here is a fun holiday workout for the family to try!

What you need: No equipment, just space.
How to do it: Set up stations around the room. Do each exercise for 30 seconds, then move to the next station. Exercises:

1. Jumping jacks
2. Squats
3. Plank
4. High knees
5. Bear crawls

Duration: 10-15 minutes, repeat 2-3 times.

Enjoy!

As the days are getting warmer it’s important to make sure we are keeping on top of hydration. Carrying a drink bottle w...
08/12/2025

As the days are getting warmer it’s important to make sure we are keeping on top of hydration. Carrying a drink bottle with you all the time is an easy way to stay on top of this.

Have you got your Christmas tree up yet? 🎄 Do you prefer a real tree or a fake tree?
07/12/2025

Have you got your Christmas tree up yet? 🎄
Do you prefer a real tree or a fake tree?

3 Quick Strength Exercises for Working on the Farm1. Bucket Squats (leg + back strength)Hold a bucket or water container...
26/11/2025

3 Quick Strength Exercises for Working on the Farm

1. Bucket Squats (leg + back strength)
Hold a bucket or water container at your chest. Squat down and stand back up. Do 10–12 reps.

2. Gate-Post Rows (upper back strength)
Hold onto a sturdy gate or post, lean back slightly, and pull your chest toward your hands. Do 10–12 reps.

3. Farmer Carries (core + grip strength)
Grab two heavy buckets or feed bags and walk 20–30 metres with good posture. Rest and repeat 2–3 times.

3 Quick Stretches for Working on the Farm1. Chest Stretch (for tight shoulders)Place your forearm on a gate post or wall...
18/11/2025

3 Quick Stretches for Working on the Farm

1. Chest Stretch (for tight shoulders)
Place your forearm on a gate post or wall, step forward gently, and hold 20–30 seconds each side.

2. Calf Stretch on a Fence Rail
Place the ball of your foot on a low rail with your heel down. Lean forward and hold 30 seconds each side.

3. Back Mobility Stretch
Stand with feet hip-width, hands on thighs. Push hips back and let your chest drop forward with a straight back. Repeat 10–12 times.

To celebrate NZ Cup Week we are giving away a pair of Axign Flip Flops - Orthotic Jandals! To enter yourself all you hav...
08/11/2025

To celebrate NZ Cup Week we are giving away a pair of Axign Flip Flops - Orthotic Jandals!

To enter yourself all you have to do is tag a friend and tell us why you want the jandals. (Please note: Tagging your friend does not enter the friend in the comp, it enter’s you).

Entries close midnight 16th November 2025!

This competition is not associated with Meta.

Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents but can also result from an unexpected blow to the head suc...
22/10/2025

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

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