BA, BSc, Grad DipOst. Osteopath
John Cullen
John is now in semi-retirement in Whangarei, after 35 years of practice in the Auckland CBD. With this experience he can assist people with the short-term management of pain and illness and longer-term health recovery.
He is skilled in a variety of techniques: Joint Manipulation, Soft Tissue Release, Cranial Manipulation, Counterstrain, Visceral, Biodynamic and Functional techniques. John is committed to helping people understand and take charge of their health and to put health issues into perspective. All treatments are adapted to suit the individual.
John’s academic qualifications are: B.A.(Auck), B.Sc. (UNSW), Grad. Diploma Osteopathy (Sydney). Postgraduate Certificate in Mind Body Healthcare at AUT.
John appreciates that development is a lifelong process, both personally and professionally. He was involved with Osteopathic training programme at Unitec and is actively involved peer groups and mentoring of colleagues.
Exercises and Info
Workstation safety at home
After the last lock-down I saw many people suffering with a “lock-down sitting disorder” - here is some advice. When working or studying the home Take a break more than once an hour to get out of your seat. We should spend at least 5 minutes an hour away from...
Tread Lightly on the Earth
Almost daily I am instructing people on a different and hopefully better way of walking. The Basic Rules are:• Organise your core so your pelvis is efficient.• Balance the leg and hip muscles especially thigh and gluteal muscles.• The knees should be kept soft when...
Physiologic stretching
Stretching is to change the length of muscles or to reset the ‘length reflexes’ in the muscles.This will help maintain a balance in the body and increase performance of muscles. To stretch most people pull hard on a musclePeople under 25 can often do this “Stretch or...
Safe Abdominal Exercise
For those beginning or those with a weak back. Upper Abdominal Crunch Secure your lower back Bring your knees up toward your chest and cross your ankles and let your knees spread apart.Adjust the position of your legs until your back is almost flat.At this point the...
Thigh Stretch
Lengthening the muscle down the front of the leg is the most important leg stretch. If the thigh muscle is tight, it will tilt the pelvis forward and create a sway in the lower back. A simple technique is The Two-Chair Method. Arrange two chairs facing the same...
Lower Back Care
If the sway in your lower back gets too large then the back starts to buckle and give pain. Tuck your butt in! Place your hands on your hips. Tilt your pelvis back and forward (tailbone down, pubes up) until your lower back feels more comfortable or less painful. Many...
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021 890 097