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Short answer: Most osteopath appointments in NZ cost $80–$130 privately , $40–$70 with ACC , and $60–$100 for babies/children , depending on location, experience, and appointment type. Below is a full NZ breakdown Quick NZ Osteopath Price Table (2025) Appointment Type Typical NZ Price Private Initial Consult (Adults) $90–$130 Private Follow-up $80–$120 ACC Initial Consult $40–$70 ACC Follow-up $35–$60 Baby / Paediatric Osteopathy $60–$120 Elderly / Senior Rates $60–$110 Exten

Neck manipulation (also called cervical manipulation) is a technique many people find helpful for relieving neck pain, headaches, and stiffness. At TLC Osteopaths we only use this technique when it is genuinely appropriate and likely to help you — never as a routine “click for the sake of clicking.” Safety is our first priority. Modern research shows that serious complications from neck manipulation are extremely rare , but like any healthcare procedure, the key to safety is

Spinal manipulation — the quick, controlled movements osteopaths and chiropractors use to help stiff or sore joints — has been around for a long time. But what does the latest research  actually say? Here’s a clear, honest breakdown for patients. 1. Does spinal manipulation work? ✔ Short-term relief for neck and back pain Recent reviews from 2024–2025 show spinal manipulation can reduce pain and improve movement, especially for acute  (new) neck pain. ✔ About as effective as

If you've ever had a sharp pain shoot down your leg from your lower back, you may have heard terms like sciatica  or nerve root compression . What you’re likely experiencing is lumbar radicular pain  — a common and treatable condition that can feel scary but often improves with the right approach. This article breaks it down simply and gives you evidence-based treatment options. 🧠 What Is Lumbar Radicular Pain? Your spine is made up of vertebrae (bones), discs (shock absorbe

If you’ve ever Googled osteopathy , chances are you’ve landed on the Wikipedia page. It’s one of the top search results, and for many people it’s their first introduction to what we do. But how well does it actually describe modern osteopathy? The short answer: some of it’s right, some of it’s wrong, and a lot of it is missing. As an osteopath working in New Zealand, I want to explain the difference between what you’ll read on Wikipedia and what actually happens in an osteopa

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Introduction: At TLC Osteopaths, we understand the unique needs of pregnant women. Weather from first hand experience, professional...

Summary: Sciatica can be a literal pain in the butt.... and leg, and foot. Here we answer some common questions about sciatica that can...

Introduction: As osteopaths, we get asked A LOT of questions. Some related to how bodies work (which is fair enough) and some about the...

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