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If pelvic girdle pain has started affecting your sleep, you're certainly not alone. Many pregnant women tell me that the nights are harder than the days. They can usually manage work, looking after children and getting through their daily activities, but once they get into bed everything seems to become more noticeable. Rolling over hurts, getting comfortable takes forever, every trip to the bathroom feels like a major operation, and by morning, they're waking up tired and fr

One of the most common things I hear from pregnant women is: "Why does it suddenly hurt to walk??" Or sometimes it's turning over in bed, other times it's getting out of the car… Many women assume these aches and pains are simply something they have to put up with until baby arrives, while others worry that something is wrong. In many cases, what they're actually experiencing is pelvic girdle pain. Pelvic girdle pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints during

There’s something frustrating about waking up tired, stiff, and sore before the day has even started. For a lot of people, neck pain can be based on a several different factors affecting your nervous system and your body telling you something is not quite right — but one thing that often gets overlooked is the pillow you use. At Bloom Chiropractic, we regularly see people around Rolleston dealing with recurring neck tension and headaches that are worse first thing in the morn

If you’re in Rolleston and trying to decide between a chiropractor and a physio, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions people ask before booking their first appointment. And the confusion makes sense: both professions work with the body, both are ACC registered in New Zealand, and both can help people feel better. But they’re not the same thing! Two Different Starting Points The easiest way to understand the difference is this: Physiotherapy starts with the

Discover how many chiropractic visits you may need and how healing works.

Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something, but you couldn’t quite figure out what? That’s the foundation of Applied Kinesiology. It’s a gentle, holistic way of understanding what’s going on beneath the surface, and at Bloom Chiropractic, we’re proud to offer this through Dr. Jackie Chambers: the only certified Applied Kinesiologist in Rolleston. What Exactly Is Applied Kinesiology? Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a specialised chiropractic technique that

Struggling with migraines or tension headaches? Your neck or shoulders might be playing a bigger role than you think...

Chiropractic care isn’t just for people with serious back problems or for ASMR cracking sounds (IYKYK). At Bloom Chiropractic in Rolleston, we often meet people who didn’t realise how much tension or discomfort they were carrying, until they actually started feeling better. Sometimes, the signs your body is asking for help are subtle, and they sneak in quietly. Here are five signs that might mean it’s time to check in with a chiropractor, even if you’re not “in pain” in the t

When most people think about chiropractic care, they imagine adults with back pain, maybe a stressed office worker or someone who’s lifted one too many boxes the wrong way. But what about school-aged children and growing teens? At Bloom Chiropractic in Rolleston, we often support children who aren’t injured or in pain: they’re just growing, moving, learning, and living in modern bodies that are doing their best to keep up. Chiropractic care for children is gentle, age-appropr

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Pregnancy is a transformative journey in a woman's life, marked by physical, emotional, and hormonal changes. Alongside the joy and anticipation, it often brings discomfort, pain, and stress on the body. In recent years, chiropractic care has emerged as a highly effective approach to support pregnant women through these challenges. Chiropractic care has been shown to help with the following common ailments: 1. Alleviation of Pre