Chiropractor Sydney | Chiropractic Services and Treatments
A chiropractor's goal is simple. It’s to optimize the function of your spine. Here at Sydney Spine and Sports Clinic, we take pride in being a part of the healing process of our patients from the physical conditions that give them so much pain and discomfort.
We know how debilitating spine problems can be and how they affect the overall quality of life. So, we only utilise the latest and most advanced tools and techniques to provide quality service to anyone who chooses to walk in our doors.
Let’s talk about the services that we offer that relieve neuro-muscolo-skeletal problems effectively.
The Services We Offer
If you’re searching for “chiropractic near me,” look no further. We utilise an evidence-based approach here in the clinic because, for us, the best way to resolve spine-related issues is to find out their cause. Is what you’ve been dealing with caused by stress, an injury from an accident, poor posture, lack of physical activity, illness, or just the result of the daily wear and tear of everyday life?
Once identified, we choose from the latest pain-free and industry-leading techniques to help you achieve optimum health. These include:
Motorised Flexion Distraction Therapy (Sometimes Referred to as Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy)
This is an advanced traction-based type of therapy that is commonly utilised to alleviate symptoms of disc injuries and other lower back problems.
It’s not only useful for a lot of applications but also a gentle chiropractic therapy that a lot of patients prefer. Lumbar disc injuries, degenerative spine conditions, spinal stenosis, low back pain, and even leg pain are just some of the physical conditions that this therapy effectively addresses.
The therapy involves a motorised table that will then simultaneously distract or stretch as well as flex your spine through a gentle cyclic motion.
Diversified Chiropractic Technique
If you suffer from back pain, spinal problems, and neck pain, then chances are that the very first treatment that will be offered to you is the diversified chiropractic technique. This is a common spine therapy that includes the manipulation as well as adjustment of your spinal column, arms, or legs.
A very rapid but shallow (high velocity, low amplitude) thrust is utilised to adjust the spine and correct joint dysfunction. This technique is actually pretty effective across all age groups and with people who’ve had varying health issues in the past.
Activator Device Adjusting
The activator method utilised by chiropractors works a little bit differently, but we do use the device in clinic if the patient has a contra-indication to a manual adjustment, or has a preference for the gentler adjustment that the device offers.
This technique doesn't require any forceful manipulation of your spine at all. It’s very gentle and safe as it can be utilised on new-born babies or senior citizens.
Muscle Release and Trigger Point Release Techniques (Including Stretching)
The aim of this therapy is to release and reduce all muscular tension within your body. Trigger points refer to the lumps in muscles that therapists find throughout your body. When they are activated, they can cause pain. If they progress, they can be painful enough that you may even reach for pain killers.
Myofascial Dry Needling (Otherwise Known as ‘Western Acupuncture’) can be used to alleviate and treat some of the effects of muscular pain and discomfort.
This process includes the use of very thin needles pushed through the skin inserted into the tight and painful band within the muscle. This technique is also called trigger point dry needling.
Postural Retraining and Rehabilitation
As much as it is important for you to get chiropractic care to relieve all of the pain and discomfort that you feel every day, it’s also important that we are mindful of our daily activities and the mundane things that we do.
Let’s face it, most of us have a sedentary lifestyle and it involves a lot of sitting. We will give you valuable advice on how to improve your day-to-day habits in the hope that we will reduce the stress on your spine and muscles.
Our Most Common Treatment
One of the most common complaints that we get in the clinic is arm tingling. Arm tingling or limb numbness, also called paraesthesia, implies losing some or all of the sensation in the affected area. Symptoms may include a burning sensation or weakening of the muscles, or maybe even oversensitivity as opposed to not feeling anything at all.
Nerve problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome may be an underlying cause of arm tingling and, if not addressed early, may lead to major health issues. Obviously, other nerve issues can also cause arm tingling or limb numbness so it’s important that you get diagnosed as soon as possible.
Chiropractic care often offers an alternative approach to relieve arm tingling and other related conditions.
Pain-free, non-invasive, and non-surgical solutions that would may not even need medication should be prioritised. The degree of nerve damage in your arm will determine the course of the treatment that we will take. Who knows, maybe all you need is some gentle readjustment, and the pain will go away.
Wrapping Up
Sometimes pain and discomfort may not be too obvious or too frequent and we don’t even bother seeking help for it. But, the truth is that physical pain is a sign that our body needs help and rehabilitation.
No matter the degree of your health issues and spine-related problems, please don’t hesitate to take advantage and explore the services that we offer as a chiropractor in Sydney. Here at Sydney Spine and Sports Clinic, we put you first.
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Prices for chiropractic services will vary for each chiropractor depending on location and services provided. The average cost to see a chiropractor will range anywhere from $60 - $85 not including tips.
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Medicare coverage entitles a patient up to 5 visits to the chiropractor a year which are fully covered. You must also be part eligible under the Chronic Disease Management program.
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Yes, chiropractors are covered by Medicare Australia. Doctors may refer patients to who bulk bill or accept Medicare.
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A session at the chiropractor may cost you anywhere between $65 and $85 depending on the specific one you go to.