Running events coming up - our annual training smart tips
With the Auckland Marathon just weeks away, now is the time to focus on smart tapering, recovery, and injury prevention. At Urban Athlete Auckland CBD Queen Street Physio, we’re runners ourselves — and we specialise in keeping athletes strong, injury-free, and race-ready. Whether it’s a tight calf, sore knee, or a little niggle creeping in, we’ll help you stay on track, so your training pays off on race day.
Could running actually help with low back pain?
Running has long been seen as risky for people with back pain. But new research shows the opposite: a gentle, progressive run-walk plan not only reduced pain and disability, but was also safe and achievable.
How to Get Back to Running Safely After Having a Baby | Physio Auckland Queen Street CBD
Returning to running after having a baby isn’t just about waiting six weeks — it’s about rebuilding strength, protecting your pelvic health, and progressing at your body’s pace. Our Auckland Queen Street CBD physios share the four essential phases for a safe, confident postpartum return to running.
Women’s Health Week 2025 – Pelvic Health, Performance & Injury Prevention
This Women’s Health Week — Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine — discover how your menstrual cycle impacts training, why ACL injuries are more common in women, and practical tips to protect your pelvic health. Learn how a qualified Physio in Auckland CBD can help you move with confidence, prevent injury, and feel your best year-round.
Stretching vs strengthening- the outcome
Low back pain slowing you down? A new study shows that just 10 minutes of core exercises can reduce pain sensitivity and support recovery. Learn which exercises to try and how mindset impacts your results in this update from Urban Athlete Physio, Auckland CBD.
Stretching vs Strengthening: A real-life story!
Stretching feels good, but it’s not enough. Discover the real story of an over-35s footballer who learned the hard way why strengthening is essential for hamstring recovery—and how you can avoid the same mistake.
Stretching vs Strengthening: What Actually Prevents Injury?
You’ve always been told to stretch to avoid injury—but what if that’s not the full picture? A major study found stretching might not be as protective as we think. Here’s what actually reduces injury risk—and how your Auckland CBD physio can help you stay active and pain-free.
D-Day for patient number 7
Can an ACL tear heal without surgery? At our physiotherapy clinic on Queen St in Auckland CBD, Patient #7 followed a physio-led Cross Bracing Protocol and reached a key milestone: their ACL is healing naturally. This could reshape ACL rehab for the right patients.