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What causes lower back pain?

What causes lower back pain?

Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in New Zealand, and the majority of people will experience it at some point in their lives – often more than once.

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What to eat and drink when you're exercising

Read more What to eat and drink when you're exercising

To ensure you get the full benefit of your exercise goals it is important to maintain a healthy balanced diet, eating th......

Keeping injury free ahead of Southern Cross Round the Bays

Read more Keeping injury free ahead of Southern Cross Round the Bays

Mike Davis, Head of Service Delivery from Active+ offers a range of tips to help you keep injury free ahead of Southern......

The benefits of goal-setting for training

Read more The benefits of goal-setting for training

Dr Kris Fernando, Neuropsychologist and Head of Service Delivery for Mental Health at Active+, shares how setting meanin......

Strategies for better sleep to elevate your physical and mental health

Read more Strategies for better sleep to elevate your physical and mental health

Active+ Head of Service Delivery for Mental Health, Dr Kris Fernando, shares insights about sleep and practical steps yo......

What to expect from your concussion recovery

Read more What to expect from your concussion recovery

By understanding what a concussion is, what recovery looks like, and where to find support, you can approach the process......

Occupational Therapy for stroke recovery

Read more Occupational Therapy for stroke recovery

A stroke doesn’t only impact the brain; it can upend everyday life. Simple actions, like buttoning a shirt or holding a......