Neck or Shoulder Pain?

Are you experiencing shoulder discomfort or pain? Shoulder pain is the third most common issue, following low back and neck pain. At Top Notch, we understand the complexities of shoulder issues and offer you the appropriate solution to help you find relief and restore your well-being. “Shoulder pain is a very common musculoskeletal disorder, and […]

Elementor #8149

I need to have a “bashing” or a hard session – is a myth that needs to go in our industry Who would you recommend? I am in need of some serious deep tissue bashing on the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves! I have been in with one of your therapists a couple of times […]

How Osteopathy Can Help Relieve Your Back Pain

Back pain is very common situation to deal with, that affects a great number of New Zealanders. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, muscle strain, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. Whatever the cause, back pain can be a debilitating condition that can greatly affect everyday life. Why Top Notch […]

How can I tell if my shoulder pain is serious?

serious shoulder pain

How can I tell if my shoulder pain is serious? Should I be worried about my shoulder pain?  Shoulder pain is definitely not a nice thing to have and it is one of the most common complaints we see (alongside back and knee pain).  Shoulder pain can happen due to many reasons such as: Injuries […]

Why bother with posture when working from home

If working from home is now a long-term situation for you and this is how your laptop sits on your desk – you may want to re-think your set-up.  Using your laptop at the dining room table? This is where we all found ourselves over the past two years, and if you are still there, […]

Why do we fail with our goals?

Want to understand WHY we might fail our goals? Harsh fact… most people will FAIL with their goals in 2022….. The following post, from Sahil Bloom, should help you succeed…. it’s a great piece of writing. Goals are great. But, like everyone, I’ve set—and then failed with many goals over the last decade. So I’ve […]

Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness

Massage Therapy alleviates pain, fatigue and improves your performance! What is DOMs? Delayed onset muscle soreness – which is delayed onset of your muscles being sore – it occurs within the first 24 hours after strenuous or exhaustive exercise and you will feel it more between 24 -72 hour period (Guo, 2017). So you might […]