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12 Tuesday October 22 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz HEALTH & AWARENESS Hip pain: Do I have arthritis or could it be mainly my muscles? NOR’WEST NEWS The team at Physical Sense in Sydenham sees clients with a range of symptoms but many of their middle-aged and senior clients visit complaining of pain in one or both hips. Physiotherapist Ietje van Stolk suggests that a major part of the pain could be due to muscle pain rather than simply arthritis. “Even if an x-ray shows arthritis, the reason for the pain may be the muscles around the joint,” she explains. Alternatively, a back muscle could also be the cause, as shown in the image. Ietje recalls one case where an 89 year old client with severe arthritis who walked with a stick, told her, “I will end up in a wheelchair, I cannot put any weight through my right leg due to pain in my hip and buttock”. “Within 4 treatments, she was walking with her stick but without the severe pain,” says Ietje. “The arthritis was one of the factors that made her muscles spasm but the other was that older people move less and the flexed position the hip is in when we sit is particularly bad for the hip.” Ietje is happy with the fact that although the client was 89 and could have been “given up on” or told to live with the pain, she made a difference to her health and wellbeing. At Physical Sense, hands-on techniques Hip muscle that causes hip pain (the crosses are the areas of the muscle spasms, the red areas is where the pain is felt) (massage and triggerpoint deactivation techniques) are used to release the muscles. The client also gets a home exercise program designed to mobilize and stretch the hip, strengthen the important core muscles and increase general strength and balance. They teach a movement sequence that stretches the hip in all directions whilst the client is able to lie safely on their bed, perfect for older or less mobile clients. In many cases having the muscles released and being taught how to maintain it, is enough to stay on top of the problem. If severe arthritis is the underlying cause, some maintenance therapy may be necessary, but that is often more affordable and, for older patients, better tolerated than surgery. In very few treatments the client will know if it is going to work for them or not, without financial commitment. Back hip muscle that causes hip pain Physical Sense Gym & Physio is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. There is a bus stop in front of the door and there is ample parking. To enquire about specialised exercise classes or physiotherapy treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz. Call before end of October for your FREE assessment. Physical Sense Gym and Physio is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. The Blue Line Bus stops in front of the door and there is ample parking. To enquire about specialised exercise classes or physiotherapy treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz Kickstart your Education Career with Vision College! * NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education LEVEL 3 NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education LEVEL 5 You are Invited ... INFO EVENING WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER @ 7PM CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUS 50 Hazeldean Road, Addington Study Early Childhood Education with us and kickstart your career! Learn valuable skills and gain real work experience – No UE required! Contact us today to see if you qualify to study for FREE* Don’t miss out – places are limited! call 0800 834 934 or email hello@vision.ac.nz 50 HAZELDEAN ROAD, ADDINGTON 0800 834 834 | VISION.AC.NZ *conditions apply
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Tuesday October 22 2019 13 Knit ’n’ Yarn Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at Redwood, Thursday, 2-3pm, at Fendalton, and Friday, 10amnoon, at Papanui Take your knitting, crochet or other craft projects and have fun with a social group. This is a free, drop-in event. Bishopdale, Redwood, Fendalton and Papanui libraries Housie Wednesday, 7.15pm Go along for a social night out and play housie as a fundraiser for the Christchurch United Football Club. Food will be available to purchase and there will be a bar on site. Papanui League Clubrooms, 53 Sawyers Arms Rd SeniorNet Wednesday, 10am SeniorNet Garden City will host a class for seniors (65- plus) to learn about all things technology. Learn how to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop and the mysteries of the internet. Phone 348 4499 for more information. 3 Brake St, Upper Riccarton Games at Papanui Thursday, 2.30-4.30pm Email claire.booker@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday If you love games, head along and choose from a wide selection, including the classics, at this fun and social event. Free for all ages to enjoy. No bookings. Papanui Library GenConnect Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm If you have questions about your Ipad, smartphone or tablet, head down to GenConnect where Papanui High School students will help you for free. Papanui Library Makerspace Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm. Join in the fun tech activities at these Makerspace sessions. Redwood Library Scrabble Tuesday, 10.30-noon, at Redwood, Wednesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, and 1.30-3.30pm, at Shirley Play scrabble with a friendly group. Head along when you can. No bookings required. All materials supplied. Free event. Bishopdale and Shirley libraries Bolivia card game Thursday, 1-3pm Learn a new game. Cards and cardholders are supplied. Phone 941 7923 for more information. Bishopdale Library Senior men’s exercise group Friday, 11- 11.45 am Low impact exercise classes designed for seniors. Wear something comfortable and turn up – no registrations required. participants are asked to bring a $3 koha as a donation. Phone 375 0850 for more information. Northcity Church, 95a Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui. JP Clinics Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Papanui and Shirley, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Bishopdale, Saturday, 10am-noon, at Fendalton A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebates applications. Papanui, Shirley, Bishopdale and Fendalton libraries Mahjong Saturday, 1-3.30pm Go along if you are interested in playing or learning about mahjong. Free. Register for the Shirley Library event. Shirley Library Rummikub Thursday, 1-2.30pm Play rummikub – an exciting, interactive strategy game. Free, drop-in event. Fendalton Library Go along to Shirley Library on Tuesday from 10.30 to 11am to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of light with Diwali Storytimes. This session is suitable for pre-schoolers and it will be a colourful session with interactive stories, songs, movement and rhymes. After School Activities Friday, 3.30-4.30pm Suitable for ages eight to 13. Go along for an interactive session with technology, games, crafts and books. Take your friends, or make some new ones. Papanui Library Super Saturday Storytimes Saturday, 11-11.45am Encourage learning through stories. This is an interactive programme with stories, songs, rhymes, craft and play. Free. Shirley Library Cards Club Friday, 1.30-3.30pm The weekly cards club is on every Friday, join the fun. Free, no bookings required. Shirley Library Is your kitchen dated? Before Transformed in 2 days Kitchen remained functional throughout We can give your kitchen a new lease of life, using the existing cabinets, for a brand-new look! Fantastic new kitchens designed & installed After Book Your Free Appointment Phone: 0800 202 171 Showroom: 2/7 Halswell Road, Hoon Hay www.AspiringKitchens.co.nz VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM TODAY
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