Comprehensive history and assessment of symptoms to find the root cause of your problem
On your first consult we perform treatment as it helps form an accurate prognosis and starts you on the road to feeling better
You will gain insights into how to look after yourself and how by learning some simple movement techniques you can keep feeling great.
An accurate diagnosis is the first step in alleviating any symptoms. This step is crucial to your return to complete movement and health. We will guide you through a comprehensive medical history of all your symptoms. We also take extra time to gain an understanding of your movement and activities on a day-to-day basis. This in-depth approach gives an insight into your usual movement pattern. This is important as we then know how your brain believes you move. From understanding how your brain currently thinks, you move. We can diagnose the root cause of your problem and tailor a treatment plan for you.
You will receive a treatment made up of three key elements. These elements are all designed to work together, meaning you feel better right from the start. Your skilled practitioner will use targeted massage, adjustments or mobilisations and functional movement retraining. These elements will be tailored to your particular problem and plan. In addition to the hands-on aspect of your treatment. You will gain a complete education on preventing or minimising the risk of re-injury. The advantage of this treatment approach is that you are working on multiple systems in the body at one time. Giving you a complete approach to your neuromusculoskeletal care.
Once you have regained your movement and you are no longer suffering from pain, it is essential to maintain the gains you have achieved. This is a two-step process. Firstly it is important to keep your mobility, and secondly, maintain your strength and stability. Stability is the unsung hero of your movement and your secret weapon to not ending up back on a treatment table. With our approach to your future, we take into account both. You will be introduced to simple exercises designed for you. Your exercises will work with your lifestyle, so they don’t become a challenge to do. It’s like automating the boring stuff. We will educate you on simple strategies you can use, so you feel great well into your future.
Lower back and sciatica pain is the leading cause of limiting daily activities. Deconditioning from a sedentary lifestyle or overactivity from repetitive movement often creates this pain. We treat both acute and chronic back pain and will diagnose the root cause of your pain.
Neck or back pain and the associated reduced movement relates to not only neck or back symptoms but shoulder and head symptoms as well. Headaches, hazy feelings, shoulder and arm problems could be coming from your neck or back. Learn more from our blogs about neck pain.
The shoulder is the most mobile and frequently used joint in your body. Rotator cuff injuries, shoulder bursitis or tendon damage, can result from either overuse or trauma to the shoulder. Furthermore, arm symptoms are a common side effect of shoulder problems.
The hip joint is integral to how your back and legs feel. Hip bursitis, arthritis or gluteal muscle tightness can contribute or create hip, knee or back problems. Likewise, knee pain from trauma or degenerative changes affects not only the knee but also the foot, hip and lower back. Making it essential to address not only the knee but the surrounding joints.
Health is best considered as being on a spectrum from poor to excellent. How you maintain your health throughout every year of your life is essential to consider. Your health, either good or bad, accumulates over time. Therefore the more years you can spend in good health, the more you will continue to spend in good health. Little bits along the way add to a big difference.
Headaches are a common complaint. Recent data shows headaches as a leading cause of chronic pain in the western world. Most adults will experience a headache yearly. Headaches, particularly tension headaches, can be from various causes, such as neck muscle tightness, that many people experience these days from long hours in front of screens.
We treat all spine and joint disorders including, neck pain, back pain, disc injuries, low back pain, bursitis, hip pain, shoulder pain, headaches, sporting injuries, arthritis, nerve pain, joint strain, whiplash, injury prevention, spinal health and postural changes.
No referral is needed to see a chiropractor or an osteopath.
We only refer for imaging if there is a clinical significance that needs further investigation.
We accept the Enhanced Primary Care Plan, as given by your GP. Please book an appointment with your GP to see if you are eligible.
We are registered and accept all private health funds. Your rebate will depend on your level of cover with your health fund.
We do accept both NDIS and workers compensation cases.
We treat patients from all over the Sydney. However, we are easy to get to from all inner west suburbs, like Abbotsford, Chiswick, Concord, Croydon, Drummoyne, Haberfield, Leichhardt, Russell Lea, Rodd Point and Wareemba. With easy onsite parking also available.
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Five Dock Osteopathic & Chiropractic is located in Canada Bay, in Sydney’s Inner West. Servicing suburbs including Burwood, Croydon, Drummoyne, Five Dock, Haberfield, Concord, Abbotsford, Chiswick, Leichhardt, Wareemba, Russell Lea, Summer Hill, Strathfield.
Clinic hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7AM – 7PM
Wednesday, Friday 7AM – 5PM
Saturday 7AM – 2PM
Sunday Closed
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