Mudgway Chiropractic

Mudgway Chiropractic Chiropractic care for Babies, Children, Pregnant Women, Adults and Seniors.

Your spine influences more than just movement, it affects how your brain communicates with your body. Research shows chi...
25/05/2026

Your spine influences more than just movement, it affects how your brain communicates with your body.

Research shows chiropractic adjustments can help improve the way the brain processes movement, posture, balance, and body awareness.

When your nervous system functions better, your body can too.

How your head sits on your pillow matters more than most people realise. At Mudgway, we’re big on supporting healthy sle...
18/05/2026

How your head sits on your pillow matters more than most people realise. At Mudgway, we’re big on supporting healthy sleeping positions because your spine spends hours in that posture every night.

Your pillow should fill the space between your shoulder and your head so your neck stays in a neutral position while you sleep.�If your pillow is too high or too low, it can place unnecessary strain on your neck and shoulders overnight.

A small change to your pillow height can make a big difference:
- Better sleep�
- Less stiffness
�- Happier spine and nervous system 💛

If you have questions about your sleeping position, come have a chat!

Happy Mother’s Day for yesterday! 💐This is Jo, our “Special Mother” chosen by our staff for 2026. Jo is an incredible mu...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day for yesterday! 💐

This is Jo, our “Special Mother” chosen by our staff for 2026. Jo is an incredible mum to four boys, works on the farm, is a teacher aide, and also volunteers as a firefighter. She is a valued Mudgway patient, receiving regular care for over 12 years.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, and a little time to relax. 💕

Curious about a career in chiropractic? Join us and the NZ Chiropractic College next Monday at 7pm to learn more about t...
08/05/2026

Curious about a career in chiropractic?

Join us and the NZ Chiropractic College next Monday at 7pm to learn more about the journey into chiropractic and what the profession has to offer!

This is a common question we get in clinic!People chose to see a chiropractor for many different reasons- pain relief, b...
05/05/2026

This is a common question we get in clinic!

People chose to see a chiropractor for many different reasons- pain relief, better performance, improved sleep, or to just function better. In fact, most of our patients continue care because they want to maintain their health, not just fix a problem.

Maintenance care means coming in even when you’re feeling good. Why? Because your spine and nervous system can become stressed and ‘run down’ long before you feel any pain.

Regular adjustments aim to support how your brain communicates with your body, especially your core and spine, helping you move better, function better and reduce the risk of future flare-ups.

At the end of the day, how often you come in is completely up to you. Our role is to educate and support you, whether you’re here for pain relief, or long term wellbeing.

LET'S TALK RESEARCH 📚 Current research shows that chiropractic care may help reduce the frequency, duration, and intensi...
01/05/2026

LET'S TALK RESEARCH 📚

Current research shows that chiropractic care may help reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of some headaches, including migraines and cervicogenic headaches.

What do these headaches look like?
Migraines are often more intense headaches, sometimes with throbbing pain, light/sound sensitivity, or nausea�.
Cervicogenic headaches actually start from tension or dysfunction in the neck.

Studies have found that after a period of chiropractic care:�
• 50% of people experienced fewer migraines�
• Some had their migraines almost completely resolve�
• People with neck-related headaches showed greater improvement compared to other modalities

While results can vary between individuals, current evidence indicates that for many people, chiropractic care can make a real difference!

References:
1. Bryans R, Descarreaux M, Duranleau M, et al. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with headache. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2011;34(5):274-89.
2. Bronfort G, Haas M, Evans R, et al. Effectiveness of manual therapies: the UK evidence report. Chiropr Osteopat 2010;18:3.
3. Millstine D, Chen CY, Bauer B. Complementary and integrative medicine in the management of headache. BMJ 2017;357.
4. Tuchin PJ, Pollard H, Bonello R. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Migrane. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000;23(2):91-95.
5. Haas M, Spegman A, Peterson D, et al. Dose response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for chronic cervicogenic headache: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Spine J 2010;10(2):117-28.

Pain isn’t always a sign that something is damaged.You can have pain with no clear injury, and changes in the body witho...
28/04/2026

Pain isn’t always a sign that something is damaged.
You can have pain with no clear injury, and changes in the body without pain at all!

The spine is the same. Areas can be under stress or not moving well before pain shows up.

Chiropractic care focuses on improving movement, helping your body handle load better, and supporting long-term function, not just short-term relief.

You may have spotted a new friendly face at reception over the past month 👀Rest assured, our wonderful Deb and Yvonne ar...
23/04/2026

You may have spotted a new friendly face at reception over the past month 👀

Rest assured, our wonderful Deb and Yvonne are still here, continuing to take great care of you all. But we’re excited to officially introduce the newest member of our front desk team, Steph! ❤️

Steph has already been settling in beautifully and looks forward to meeting more of you. Be sure to say hello next time you’re in the clinic!

Your spinal discs don’t have their own direct blood supply, so they rely on movement and position changes to help nutrie...
20/04/2026

Your spinal discs don’t have their own direct blood supply, so they rely on movement and position changes to help nutrients diffuse in and waste products move out.

Walking, stretching, changing positions, and chiropractic adjustments all help support the movement your spine needs.

If you’ve been sitting a while, take this as your sign to get up and move!

Tight muscles, recurring niggles, lingering fatigue, or hitting a plateau often reflect how well your nervous system is ...
16/04/2026

Tight muscles, recurring niggles, lingering fatigue, or hitting a plateau often reflect how well your nervous system is coping with load, not just how much you’re training.

When your nervous system is stuck in fight or flight mode, your body stays tense, recovery slows down, and movement patterns become less efficient. On the other hand, your rest and digest system is where true recovery, repair, and performance gains happen.

Chiropractic care supports joint mobility and nervous system function so your body can move and recover the way it’s meant to.

Sometimes better performance starts with better function.

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7 Hunt Street
Whangarei
0110

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+6494387148

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