What we do
Solving health problems usually requires a multifaceted approach due to the integrative nature of the bodys systems. Understanding systems biology and clinical neuroscience allows the practitioner to take a functional approach to diagnosis and treatment of a persons condition that typically overlaps multiple specialties. Spinewave uses a wide, dynamic range of assessment and treatment tools to create positive clinical outcomes. Dr Neil Bossenger is a PhD candidate at AUT University, undertaking research in the connections between persistent pain and the autonomic nervous system.
Upper Cervical
Upper cervical specific is a technique that focuses on the unique relationship of the skull, atlas (C1) and axis (C2). Misalignment of the head, neck, and jaw can reduce the quality of brain and spinal function.
Functional Neurology
Chiropractic neurology combines the best of neurological science and chiropractic. Research continues to explain the complexity of the nervous system and the benefits of adjustments and other non-drug related techniques.
Applied Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology (AK) is a unique health care system that recognises well-working body mechanics, biochemistry and emotional health are fundamental to optimal health, congruent with the philosophy of systems biology.
Chronic Pain
Pain can be complex. Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for 3 months or more. Pain can be a symptom of another problem or it can exist by itself. However, even when there does not seem to be an exact cause, pain is still a real experience.
Spinewave Blog
Heartburn drugs linked to fatal heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
Using popular drugs that are intended to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers for an extended period of time has been linked to an increased risk in premature death. These deadly popular drugs are called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and in just one year...
Chronic fatigue syndrome: New test in sight
Scientists have developed a test for chronic fatigue syndrome that detects the reaction of the immune cells and blood plasma to stress. Symptoms include extreme tiredness, difficulty sleeping, trouble with thinking and remembering things, muscle pain and...
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) linked to gut imbalance
Imbalance in gut microbiota could explain inflammatory symptoms present in chronic fatigue syndrome. Click here to see the infographic of how probiotics work and general information on how to keep your gut healthy. In a study published by Microbiome, the analysis of...
Bacterial horror of hot-air hand dryers
If youre the kind of person who avoids public bathrooms at all costs, you may feel validated, as well as disturbed, by a new study from researchers at the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University. They suspected that hot-air hand dryers in...
How pain tolerance and anxiety seem to be connected
Jo Cameron has lived for 71 years without experiencing pain or anxiety because she has a rare genetic mutation. I drive people mad by being cheerful, she said. The notion that the same gene could be responsible for the way a person processes physical and...
High blood pressure linked to zinc deficiency
1 in 5 New Zealanders have high blood pressure Hypertension is incredibly common; understanding how it works is vital. A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in...