Craig Dalton Osteopathy

13/01/2026

3 reasons your neck pain isn’t improving...

1️⃣ You’re treating symptoms - not the cause: heat or stretching can feel good, but if workload, posture, or stress aren’t addressed, pain often returns.

2️⃣ Your neck is overloaded: long hours at a computer, poor sleep, or sudden increases in activity can exceed what your tissues can tolerate.

3️⃣ You’re avoiding movement: protective stiffness can help short-term, but over time it reduces function and confidence in the neck.

👉 Neck pain is rarely just a “neck problem": A good assessment looks at how your whole body is coping.

05/01/2026

The doors are officially open today at the new space on 2 Manners Street (Level 9).

I look forward to welcoming you into the new space 👋

03/01/2026

🎄 Feeling the Christmas Blues? You’re not alone...

The festive season can disrupt sleep, routines, finances, and expectations - all of which are linked to low mood. Research shows a few simple things can really help:

✨ Keep a regular sleep routine with good sleep hygiene
🚶‍♂️ Move your body (even a short walk helps)
🧠 Lower expectations “good enough” is enough
🤍 Stay connected with friends and family
🌿 Be kind to yourself - not feeling festive is okay

If low mood lingers, early support makes a difference. Your wellbeing matters at Christmas and beyond.

16/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Alert! 🎄

Just a heads up, I'll be taking a little festive break:

🕒 Closing: Tues 23rd Dec
🕒 Reopening: Tues 6th Jan

Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨🎅

04/12/2025

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine, which means we use hands-on techniques like joint mobilisation, soft-tissue work, and gentle manipulation to assess and treat changes in the musculoskeletal system. And it’s not just about the sore spot… we look at neighbouring areas too.

In Aotearoa, osteopaths are registered health practitioners under the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ). Only properly trained and qualified osteopaths can practise so you know you’re in safe hands.

Under ACC, osteopathy is one of the recognised “specified treatment” options. If your injury is accepted by ACC, you can receive subsidised osteopathic care without needing a GP referral.

Osteopathy is holistic at its core, which considers your muscles, joints, nerves, circulation, and even how your internal systems influence each other to help restore balance and function.

🌿 Hands-on. Whole-body. Evidence-backed.

Got questions? Send me a message!

01/12/2025

Consistency is more important than intensity!!

The evidence for regular stretching over weeks/months has been shown to:

🔥Enhance sensory (i.e. pain) tolerance: Making individuals less sensitive to stimuli.
🔥Improve muscle flexibility and function 🔥Potentially reducing mechanical stress that contributes to pain.

Chronic stretching can be a valuable tool for managing various types of pain, including chronic musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions such as low back pain and osteoarthritis.

For more acute conditions i.e. Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), research suggests:

🔥Acute stretching: Does not significantly alleviate DOMS.
🔥Chronic stretching: Conducted in the weeks leading up to DOMS-inducing activities shows moderate positive effects in reducing muscle soreness.

Want to know more about what stretching is best suited to you?

Well get in touch today!!

25/11/2025

Exciting news!!

We are relocating to ClinicalSpaces on 2 Manners Street (level 9) to open up for more appointments.

All appointments from Tuesday 6th January will be at the new location.

Can't wait to see you there 💫

24/11/2025

According to ACC's 2024 report, fitness and gym-related injuries account for the highest number of claims, surpassing rugby several years ago.

If you’ve been injured playing sport, seeing an osteopath early can support your recovery and help prevent future injuries.

03/10/2025

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How do YOU maintain good health? 🫵
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