Pain, old injuries & what people bring

Neck pain

Ongoing neck pain is one of the things people bring to ConTact C.A.R.E most often here in Auckland, whether that's general stiffness or a neck that's never quite felt the same since a fall, a knock, or an old accident. Sometimes there's a clear event behind it, sometimes it's just crept in over the years. Either way, I work with what your neck is holding now, gently and without any forceful manipulation.

Sciatica-type leg and lower back pain

Sharp, shooting or aching pain that runs from the lower back down through the hip or leg is a pattern I see regularly in the studio.

Whiplash and other impact injuries

A sudden jolt, whether from a car accident, a fall, or a sporting knock, is exactly the kind of surprise impact people bring to ConTact C.A.R.E. If your body has felt different, stiffer, or not quite right since something like this happened, even a long time ago, it's the kind of thing people often bring to a session.

Old sports injuries and strains

A joint, muscle or old injury that's never quite recovered, or that flares up under load, training or competition, is a common reason people book. This includes injuries from years ago as well as recent ones, and there's no need for it to still be causing trouble right now for it to be worth bringing along.

Headaches and migraines

Recurring headaches or migraines are another common reason people book, particularly where they seem connected to tension held around the head, neck or shoulders.

Cranial tension

Tightness or tension around the head, jaw or skull, sometimes following an old knock, fall or dental work, is another common one.

Breathing that feels restricted

Some people notice their breathing feels shallow or tight. It's an area I'm often asked to look at.

Carpal tunnel and wrist or hand discomfort

Wrist and hand discomfort, including carpal-tunnel-type symptoms, is something people sometimes bring to a session, particularly where it's followed a repetitive strain or an old wrist injury.

Co-ordination and balance changes

Some people notice changes in balance, co-ordination or the way they move through space, sometimes following an old injury or impact that never quite got sorted out.

Mental and emotional shock

A sudden shock, fright or distressing event can impact the body, even after the mind has processed what happened. It's one of the quieter reasons people end up booking a session.

Support after surgery

Some people choose ConTact C.A.R.E after they have recovered from surgery or a medical procedure, when the area has healed but their body still doesn’t feel quite the same.

Horses, dogs and other animals

I also offer ConTact C.A.R.E for horses, dogs, cats and other animals. See the dedicated pages for horses or dogs, cats & small animals for what to expect and cost.

Vertigo and dizziness

Some people notice dizziness or unsteadiness alongside old impact injuries, particularly around the head, neck or inner ear area, and it's something people come to see me for too.