Elevate Chiropractic

24/02/2026

Struggling to get out bed in the mornings due to a sore lower back? Then try this technique.

It can help you get out of bed with less discomfort and also hopefully reduce the risk or irritating it.

Try it out and let me know in the comments how you found it.

20/02/2026

Most people don’t lose movement because they’re aging.

They lose it because they stop using it.

Your body adapts to what you repeatedly do, and what you repeatedly avoid.

If you never reach overhead….
Why would your body keep that ability?

That’s why I hang (and you should try it too)

Not for aesthetics.
Not for Instagram.

But to maintain capacity as I get older.

Today, try moving more parts of your body than you normally would.

Small things done consistently add up over time.

That’s the long game.

16/02/2026

Disc bulge? Herniated disc? Sciatica?

If you’ve ever been told you have a disc bulge (or you’re worried you might), you’re not alone, and the good news is that most disc injuries improve without surgery.

I’ve just updated and rewritten a 2-part blog series to help explain disc bulges in a simple, clear way.

In Part 1 you’ll learn:

- What a disc bulge actually is
- How disc injuries happen over time
- Why many disc bulges cause no pain at all
- Common symptoms (including sciatica)

In Part 2 you’ll learn:
- How disc bulges are diagnosed
- Treatment options (from conservative care to surgery)
- Practical tips you can try at home
- The key habits that help recovery

If you’re currently dealing with back pain, sciatica, or you’ve seen “disc bulge” on an MRI report, this is a great place to start.

You can read the blog series here:

Part 1: https://www.elevatechiropractic.co.nz/blog/what-is-a-disc-bulge-causes-anatomy-and-symptoms-explained-part-1

Part 2: https://www.elevatechiropractic.co.nz/blog/disc-bulge-treatment-diagnosis-recovery-options-and-what-you-can-do-at-home-part-2

If you’d like help with your back pain or want a chiropractic assessment, you can book online here: https://craigbuscomb.cliniko.com/bookings

Feel free to message me if you have questions. I’m happy to help.

09/02/2026

It’s easy to get caught up in trying to find the perfect routine or exercise or “health hack”.

But most of the time, the biggest results come from doing the basics, and doing them consistently.

Small actions done consistently will almost always beat big actions done occasionally.

A few minutes a day can make a huge difference over time.

What’s one simple habit you can commit to this week?

06/02/2026

I just uploaded a new video all about when to use Ice and Heat for injuries. Its a question I am asked every week. I hope it helps.

Heat or ice, which one should you use for pain or injury?This is one of the most common questions I get asked in practice, and the answer isn’t always as sim...

05/02/2026

We will be closed on Friday for Waitangi Day, but will be open on Saturday 7th February our normal hours.

We only have a few spots left if you would like a check up.

Have a great long weekend.

04/02/2026

My first painting for the year. Joker Vs Joker.

I wanted to make another playing card painting, and making a Joker card was the next obvious choice.

The hard bit for me was deciding which joker to paint.

Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson are my favourite jokers so I decided to do both and merge the images together. I love how it turned out.

I think the cool thing with this is, depending on who your favorite is, you could have that version at the top.

Let me know in the comments which one you would have at the top.

I also added a touch of color as I have been doing recently.

28/01/2026

The green grapes are ready though….

28/01/2026

My grapes are loving this weather at the moment. They will be ready in no time.

26/01/2026

Most health problems aren’t caused by one thing.

They’re caused by small things….. done regularly.

The fix works the same way.

No quick fixes. Just the right process.

23/01/2026

We will be closed on Monday 26th January for Auckland Anniversary Day.

Normal hours resume Tuesday 27th January.

Enjoy your long weekend.

16/01/2026

If there is one thing I am good at it, it’s overthinking and worrying about things.

I received James Clears newsletter this morning in my emails and it had this quote which really resonated for me. It is also something that I have found works wonders for me.

If you are an overthinker, rather than ruminating on it over and over again, try some movement, and see how it changes.

Walking and my painting are two of the things that work well for me.

Spend some time this weekend thinking about what things may work for you when you start to over think.

Also, if you are stuck on a task or stuck for ideas, movement can also help boost your creativity. I’ve lost count of the number of times a useful idea has popped into my mind when I’m out to my walk.

I hope this helps.