Chiropractic · Gladesville
From your first appointment through to full recovery, our Gladesville chiropractors combine a thorough diagnosis, hands-on treatment and structured rehabilitation to get you moving without pain and keep you that way.
No referral needed. After-hours and holiday appointments. View us on Google
Book an Appointment Call (02) 9817 2005Why patients choose us
There are several chiropractors to choose from around Gladesville. Here is what sets our practice apart.
Completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. University affiliated.
Answers at your appointment, not days later at another clinic.
Appointments outside standard hours and on public holidays.
A defined plan and an honest estimate of visits. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you.
Understanding chiropractic
Chiropractic is a government-registered, evidence-based health profession focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems, particularly those affecting the spine, joints, muscles and nerves.
The core of chiropractic treatment is the spinal adjustment, also called spinal manipulation. This is a controlled, specific force applied to a joint that has restricted movement or is not working correctly. It is not about cracking bones. The sound you sometimes hear is a release of gas in the joint as the surfaces briefly separate, a normal physiological response.
Beyond spinal adjustments, our chiropractors use soft-tissue therapy, dry needling, rehabilitation exercise and mobilisation, depending on what your assessment reveals. It is not a one-size protocol, but a diagnosis-driven process where the treatment is decided by the findings.
Conditions we treat
Chiropractic care extends well beyond back pain. Our practitioners treat conditions across the full musculoskeletal system, from infants through to elderly patients.
Low back pain, disc bulges, facet joint irritation, sciatica and mid-back pain. One of the most common presentations we see from patients across Gladesville, Ryde and Hunters Hill.
Back pain →Cervical joint pain, disc problems, nerve pain into the arm, whiplash from accidents, and tech neck from desk work and screens.
Neck pain →Tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches that originate from the neck, and migraine management alongside your GP's care.
Headaches →Rotator cuff injuries, impingement, frozen shoulder, AC joint injuries and post-operative rehabilitation.
Shoulder pain →Sports knee injuries, patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, hip pain and hip flexor problems in athletes and active patients.
Knee pain →Acute and overuse injuries in athletes of all levels. Our practitioners hold FIFA Diplomas in Football Medicine and are active in sports medicine.
Sports injuries →Chiropractic care adapted for pregnant women and children, with appropriate techniques for every life stage from infants to the elderly.
Pregnancy care →Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and other upper and lower limb conditions.
Ankle pain →Your first visit
First visits are thorough by design. Understanding what is causing your problem is the only way to treat it properly. Here is how it works.
Before anything hands-on, we take a complete history. Your current complaint, how long you have had it, what makes it better or worse, your medications, past injuries and relevant general health. The more we understand, the better the assessment that follows.
A structured physical examination using orthopaedic and neurological testing, postural analysis, joint range of motion, palpation to find areas of restriction, and where relevant, muscle and neurodynamic assessment. If nerve symptoms are present, we assess the nerve pathway in detail before any treatment begins.
If x-rays are clinically justified, our on-site digital x-ray means they happen at the same appointment, with no referral and no waiting for results. We explain exactly what we found and why it matters before deciding on treatment.
We give you a clear explanation of what we found, what we believe is causing your symptoms, and what the plan involves, including an honest estimate of how many visits you are likely to need and what rehabilitation will look like. No open-ended schedules, no vague timelines.
In most cases, treatment starts at the first appointment. Depending on your diagnosis, that may include spinal adjustment, joint mobilisation, soft-tissue work, dry needling, remedial massage, or a combination. You leave with a clear plan, not just a set of exercises on a printed sheet.
The assessment
Every assessment at Chiro & Sports Med is structured and systematic. Depending on your presentation, your examination may include some or all of the following.
Treatment techniques
Treatment is matched to your diagnosis, your presentation and your preferences. Our practitioners are trained in a range of techniques and will discuss the best approach for you before beginning.
A controlled, specific force applied to a restricted joint. The primary tool in chiropractic and the most researched. The audible click is simply gas releasing from the joint.
Gentle, rhythmic movement of a joint through its range of motion. Used where a full adjustment is not indicated, or as a complementary technique.
Targeted work on muscles, tendons and connective tissue to reduce tension, improve circulation and restore normal tissue function.
Fine needles placed into myofascial trigger points to reduce pain and muscle inhibition. Useful for persistent muscle tension and overuse injuries. Learn more →
Progressive strength, stability and movement programmes that address the underlying cause of your problem, not just the symptoms. Learn more →
Workstation setup, posture correction and load management for desk workers, tradespeople and athletes to reduce recurrence.
Our credentials
Chiro & Sports Med is not a general wellness clinic. Our practitioners have a specific, advanced focus on musculoskeletal diagnosis and sports medicine.
Our chiropractors have completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, an international standard in sports medicine education. It is not a common credential in chiropractic practice.
Our practitioners lecture at Macquarie University and bring current academic knowledge directly into their clinical work.
Our team manages soccer teams and is trained to treat in sports-field environments, giving practical experience that translates directly to treating active patients.
All chiropractors at Chiro & Sports Med are registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia, part of the national registration scheme for health practitioners.
Chiropractic is not just about backs. It is a primary-contact health profession that manages the full musculoskeletal system.
Chiro & Sports Med clinical team, GladesvilleWho we help
Our patients come to us from all walks of life and across all age groups. We commonly see:
We see patients from Gladesville, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, Putney, Meadowbank, Lane Cove, Five Dock, Rozelle and Balmain, with after-hours and public holiday appointments available.
Same-week appointments available in Gladesville. No referral needed. All major health funds accepted with on-the-spot claiming. If we are not the right people to help, we will tell you and point you toward who is.
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Same-week appointments available, including after-hours and public holidays. Health fund rebates on the spot, and no referral needed.
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