Clayfield Chiropractors

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ABOUT FIRST CHOICE CHIROPRACTIC CLAYFIELD

If you are looking for a chiropractor in Clayfield, then our clinic could be the ideal place for you. Our team have a combined clinical experience of over 30 years seeing people with a range of musculoskeletal issues including neck and back pain. Being in the heart of Clayfield we see many local residents as well as others passing through or those in the area for work. Clayfield is a fast-growing area and is in high demand of medical and alternative medicine such as chiropractic to help with the fast increase in population.

Our practice is located at 8/699 Sandgate Road Clayfield, QLD 4011. Our modern facilities and chiropractic equipment include OMNI chiropractic tables, posture scanning technology, electric arthrostim adjusting instruments, as well as a range of the traditional chiropractic tools.

Our chiropractic team of University graduates have experience seeing patients with a range of musculoskeletal injuries having previously worked in a number of private practices throughout Victoria.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE OUR CLAYFIELD CHIROPRACTORS

•   First Choice chiropractic clinics have appointments available 6 days a week
•   We can offer you appointment times: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm or Sat 9am-1pm
•   We offer an after-hours emergency service Monday to Sunday
•   Over 50 allied health professionals work within the First Choice chiropractic group
•   First Choice Chiropractic has been delivering successful health care treatments for over 10 years and is trusted by the local community
•   We offer traditional manual chiropractic treatment as well as more modern techniques including spinal decompression therapy
•   First Choice chiropractic has a structured mentoring programme to encourage internal development and skill sharing
•   All our chiropractors are licensed professionals who continue to attend professional education, training and workshops
•   At First Choice chiropractic all of our neighbouring clinics can offer you the same level of care and service; and you will be welcomed like a regular patient (not made to fill out new patient forms at each site)

10 FACTS ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC

•  Chiropractors are primary health care practitioners – meaning they can be the first contact a person can make when they have a health problem
•  You do not need a referral to see a chiropractor
•  Chiropractors have a particular interest in the spine and the nervous system
•  All chiropractors must complete a minimum of 5 years tertiary study which includes anatomy, neurology and physiology
•  Chiropractic is offered at several universities around Australia including – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Macquarie University, Murdoch University and Central Queensland University (CQU)
•  Chiropractors are also required to continue formal education, or continue professional development (25hr per year) to maintain access to the latest evidence based techniques for diagnosis, treatment and management
•  Using their knowledge and specific orthopaedic examinations, chiropractors can help diagnose and manage certain spinal and musculoskeletal conditions
•  Practising Australian chiropractors must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) which also govern medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists
•  Chiropractors may use a number of treatment modalities to help manage a diagnosis – they include soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises and spinal adjustments

CHIROPRACTIC FACTS:

•  Largest allied health profession in USA
•  As of March 2019 there are currently 5,528 chiropractors in Australia, compared to about 70,000 in the USA
•  First chiropractic adjustment was done by Daniel David Palmer in 1895 for partial deaf janitor Harvey Lillard.
•  Chiro means ‘Hands’ in Greek. Chiropractor are using hands to examine the patient and fine ‘spinal dysfunction’ and to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
•  You don’t need a referral from GP to see a chiropractor as they are primary contact practitioner.
•  To become a chiropractor you need to complete a 5 years university course focusing on body and nerve functioning.
•  Spinal manipulation is the major skill the chiropractor use for acute and chronic low back pain.
•  Chiropractors often use Exercise as part of their management of patient complaints
•  Chiropractors are most well known for conditions involving the low back and neck, however they’re taught to assess and diagnose a wide variety of syndromes and conditions.
•  Chiropractors work alongside other practitioners such as physiotherapist, yoga, pilates, remedial massage
•  Chiropractor can give you advice for a healthier lifestyle and how to maintain the healthy life.
•  Initial chiropractic consultation will include any relevant medical history, physical examination such as orthopedic tests, range of motion and palpation accordingly and chiropractor will perform the spinal manipulation if there is no medical contraindication and if this form of treatment is indicated.
•  Most private insurance will cover chiropractic treatment in Australia such as Bupa, Medibank etc.