Chiropractic care goes beyond simply treating back pain. At Cromwell Health, it’s a natural, hands-on way to help your body move better, feel better, and function at its best. It’s centred on how your spine and nervous system work together to support your overall health.
When your spine isn’t moving as it should — whether from injury, stress, or daily strain — it can affect how you feel and how your body performs. Our chiropractors are trained to spot these imbalances, gently restore movement, reduce tension, and support your body’s natural healing processes.
Your nervous system controls almost everything in your body, relying on the spine for proper function. When the joints in your spine become restricted or lose their normal movement, it can create tension and irritation that affects nerves, muscles, and even how other systems work.
Chiropractors use a technique called an adjustment — a precise, gentle movement to restore motion to stiff or misaligned joints. Often, you might hear a small ‘click’ as the joint settles back into place.
By improving spinal mobility, chiropractic care can ease discomfort, restore balance, and help your body heal naturally.
At Cromwell Health, chiropractic is part of a broader, integrated approach to care. We work closely with our physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapists, and acupuncturists to help you move better and feel your best.
Every person’s body is unique — and so is every chiropractic session. At Cromwell Health, our chiropractors look at the whole picture to help you move more freely and feel more at ease.
Whether it’s from an old injury, long days at work, sports demands, or simply the natural changes that come with age, we’re here to support you. Our treatments typically include gentle adjustments to restore movement and ease tension in your spine, joints, and muscles — helping your body move better from the inside out.
We also work closely with our team of physios, osteopaths, massage therapists and acupuncturists to create a care plan that fits your lifestyle and goals, not just your symptoms.
Spinal decay is your body’s gradual response to years of stress, poor posture, or injuries that haven’t been fully resolved. Think of it a bit like dental decay — it often begins silently, without pain, but gets progressively worse over time if left untreated.
When your spine doesn’t move properly, your body adapts in ways that aren’t always helpful. This can lead to stiffness, nerve irritation, and a loss of normal function — not because you’re simply “getting older,” but because your spine has been compensating for long-standing imbalances.
The good news? With the right care, we can help slow or even reverse these changes.
The Three Phases of Spinal Decay.
At Cromwell Health, we use a straightforward three-phase model to help you understand how spinal changes develop — and how chiropractic care can help.
Textbook Normal
A healthy spine has natural curves, evenly spaced discs, and moves freely. In this phase, everything is well balanced, and your nervous system can function without interruption.
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A healthy side view of the neck, showing balanced curves and clear disc spaces. |
Phase One: Early Changes
Here, the normal spinal curves begin to flatten. You might not feel pain yet, but your range of motion can start to reduce as the discs begin to compress.
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A visible loss of the natural cervical curve. |
Phase Two: Degeneration Begins
oint surfaces become uneven, and bony spurs can start to form. Your body tries to “heal” by laying down extra bone — but this actually limits movement and causes further stiffness.
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Joints with rough, uneven edges and visible spurs. |
Phase Three: Advanced Decay
Over time, the spine may begin to fuse in some areas, severely limiting movement. Even if there’s no obvious pain, these long-term changes can affect how your body moves and feels.
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Bones that have fused together, losing their natural movement. |
Gentle, supportive care for a more comfortable pregnancy — and a smoother birth.
Pregnancy is a time of incredible change. As your body adapts to support two, your spine and pelvis can experience increased strain — often leading to discomfort in the back, hips, pelvis or legs.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on keeping your body balanced, aligned, and functioning at its best. By gently relieving tension and supporting the nervous system, we help reduce pain, improve mobility, and create more space for your baby to move into the best position for birth.
We’re proud to support many pregnant mums-to-be here at Queenstown Health. Common reasons for care include:
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Lower back pain
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Pelvic pain
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Neck and shoulder tension
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Leg discomfort
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Chest tightness
How We Help
We use safe, specific techniques to gently adjust the pelvis and spine — easing pressure, improving movement, and helping you feel more comfortable as your body changes. Our goal is to support both a smoother pregnancy and an easier delivery.
Advice & Ongoing Support
Throughout your pregnancy, we offer personalised guidance on posture, gentle exercises, and ways to physically prepare for birth and recovery.
You’ll also benefit from our close collaboration with in-house physiotherapists, who provide expert prenatal and postnatal support including movement therapy, massage, breathing awareness, and relaxation techniques. This integrated approach helps your body hold adjustments and feel better, longer.
Gentle, Supportive Pregnancy Care — for a More Comfortable Journey
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body as you nurture new life. As your baby grows, your spine and pelvis work overtime, which can often lead to discomfort in the back, hips, pelvis or legs.
At Cromwell Health, our chiropractic care during pregnancy is designed to keep your body balanced and aligned, so you can move more freely and feel more at ease. By gently easing tension and supporting your nervous system, we help reduce pain, improve mobility, and create more space for your baby to find the best position for birth.
We’re honoured to care for many expectant mums in our community. Some common reasons people visit us during pregnancy include:
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Lower back pain
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Pelvic discomfort
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Neck and shoulder tension
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Leg aches
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Chest tightness
How We Support You
We use safe, gentle techniques to adjust your pelvis and spine — easing pressure, improving movement, and helping you feel more comfortable as your body adapts. Our aim is to support not only a more comfortable pregnancy, but also an easier birth.
Personalised Advice & Ongoing Support
Throughout your pregnancy, we’ll offer personalised guidance on posture, gentle exercises, and ways to prepare your body for birth and beyond.
You’ll also benefit from our close partnership with our in-house physiotherapists, who offer prenatal and postnatal support — including movement therapy, massage, breathing techniques, and relaxation tools. This integrated approach helps your body hold these positive changes and feel better for longer.
Elite Care for Athletes — and Anyone Who Moves
At Cromwell Health, we’re passionate about helping athletes and active people perform at their best. Our team includes FICS-certified Sports Chiropractors who understand the demands of movement — whether you’re a weekend warrior, a local club athlete, or someone who simply wants to stay active without setbacks.
We deliver hands-on care that goes beyond pain relief — focusing on improving mobility, function, and resilience so you can keep moving with confidence.
Who We Work With
Our team brings a depth of experience from working with top-level athletes across a range of sports:
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Neki Patel, FICS Oceanic Representative, has decades of experience working internationally, including coordinating a multidisciplinary team for the Australia/New Zealand PGA and supporting the NZ Open.
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Cole Mackie, President of Sports Chiropractic New Zealand (SCNZ), leads medical support for the 9x national ice hockey champions, SkyCity Stampede. He also travels as the Sports Chiropractor for the NZ U18 Men’s National Team and has supported teams in Istanbul, Mexico City and Vanuatu.
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Madison Hooper, FICS-certified Sports Chiropractor, provides care for the Wakatipu Wild and the New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey Team, The Ice Fernz, who recently secured silver at the 2025 IIHF Division 2 Group B World Championships.
Our sports chiropractic care doesn’t just treat injuries — it’s about optimising how your body moves, recovers, and adapts under pressure. If you’re chasing your next big goal or simply want to stay strong and active, we’re here to help.