Chiropractic treatment for Balwyn North, Bulleen & Kew

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Chiropractic

North Balwyn Chiropractic caters to all patient chiropractic needs. Our practitioners employ a number of chiropractic techniques as part of our services to patients. Patients are advised that we offer both low force adjustments designed to be gentler to the body and manual adjustments where appropriate.


1. Activator

This method uses a small, handheld device called an Activator Adjusting Instrument. It is spring-loaded and designed to deliver light impulse force directly to specific points along the spine joints in quick bursts.


There are several steps to the treatment. Vertebral segments are targeted individually, starting at the lower back region, and progressing toward the head. Our practitioners evaluate the patient for signs and symptoms to identify the joints of the extremities and spine that may be causing pain in the body and focus the use of the activator in those areas. It is considered an alternative to manual adjustments and is ideal for patients who prefer a gentler option.


2. Sacro Occipital Technique (S.O.T.)

Sacro Occipital Technique makes use of the relationship between the sacrum, located at the base of the spine, and the occiput, located at the base of the skull. Founded in 1925 by Dr Bertrand DeJarnette, this technique is favoured as a gentle and comprehensive chiropractic method.


S.O.T. restores a functional relationship between the head, pelvis, and spine, which protect the central nervous system. During treatment, S.O.T. blocks or wedges are positioned under the pelvis. The technique relies on the patient’s body weight combined with gentle pressure from the practitioner to correct misalignment and restore proper central nervous system functioning. S.O.T. provides safe and consistent results while emphasising patient comfort.


3. Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology is a therapeutic tool that tests the strength and weakness of specific muscles to identify imbalances that need correction. Patients who undergo this technique may experience restoration of normal nerve function, postural balance, and improved range of motion.


4. Diversified Manual Adjusting

High-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts quickly and gently restore alignment and relieve excess tension during this treatment option. Our practitioners use different adjustment positions to address subluxations and strategically realign problem areas. This is the most practised form of chiropractic care due to its reliability and effectiveness.
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Hypermobility/EDS

What is hypermobility?


Joint hypermobility means that a person’s joints have a greater range of motion than is expected or usual. Some people have joint hypermobility that does not cause them pain or other issues. However, some people with joint hypermobility also have joint instability. Joint instability occurs when the bones of a joint aren’t held in place securely. This can lead to joint subluxations, dislocations, sprains, and other injuries. Joint instability can cause both acute and chronic pain and interfere with daily life.


Joint hypermobility is observed throughout the body in most types of EDS, but hypermobility may be limited to the hands and feet in some types. Although joint hypermobility is observed across all types of EDS, not everyone with a type of EDS has joint hypermobility.


What is EDS?


The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility.

To find out more visit The Ehlers-Danlos Society Website

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/

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Neurostim

On the forefront of available treatments for chronic pain today is the Dolphin Neurostim device. The Dolphin Neurostim is the world’s first medical device specifically designed to treat chronic and acute soft tissue pain.


What Does it Do?


The Dolphin Neurostim electrically locates and stimulates specific treatment pointsvia a unique form of microcurrent stimulation that “resonates” with our body’s nervous systems, producing positive cellular changes throughout the fascial system to dramatically reduce pain throughout the body.


The Neurostim has been proven to help relieve many chronic pain syndromes including relaxing muscles, reduces nervous tension, releases fascia, releases scars, increases range of motion, improves circulation, duplicates dry needling.


What Can it Help?


  • Arthritric Pain 
  • Head Pain 
  • Back Pain 
  • Sciatica
  • Knee Pain 
  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Inflamed Joints 
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Bursitis 
  • Sports Injuries 
  • Tendonitis and more!
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Cold Laser

Cold laser therapy uses the healing power of 3 different low intensity light wavelengths to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with many short and long-term pain conditions.


What does it do?


Cold laser provides relief of muscle and joint pain, mild osteoarthritis and muscle spasm, relieving stiffness and promotes relaxation of muscle tissue, targeted to the source of pain in a super-pulsed beam.


What Can It Help?


  • Mild osteoarthritis
  • Back and neck pain
  • Tennis elbow and sports injuries
  • Swelling
  • Inflammation in knees, ankles, feet and hands?
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Rehabilitation

‘I’ve had COVID and still struggling to get my energy back, what can I do now?’


Rehabilitation Program now available via PhysiApp.


If you are still struggling post COVID to get back to your normal physical abilities, one of our Chiropractors can set you up with your very own personalised COVID rehabilitation program for you to do in the comfort of your own home to assist in your recovery via your very own easy to use rehab app.


Ask us at your next appointment!

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Common Conditions

Low Back Pain
Sciatica/Glut Pain
Hip Joint Impingement (FAI)
Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
Headaches
Neck Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Jumpers Knee Pain
Sport Injuries
TMJ Jaw Pain
Golf and Tennis Elbow
Shin Splints
Prenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Pediatric Care
Subluxation

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions
    What Is Chiropractic?

        Chiropractors are musculoskeletal clinicians, we are not only trained to treat musculoskeletal pain in patients, but we are also trained to facilitate health promotion and lifestyle advice, rehabilitation and patient education.


        Our patients usually seek chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain and headaches, as well as for general health and wellbeing.

    Is It Safe?

        Chiropractic care is very low risk, however all forms of chiropractic treatment can have the potential for adverse reactions in some people. After conducting a very intensive assessment and range of individualised neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic tests, we use different types of low force and manual adjustments where appropriate, including massage and muscle release techniques to suit each patient’s care needs.

    Does It Hurt?

        Adjustments are usually very calming and relaxing, however minor discomfort after an adjustment can occur, but this is rare.


        At NBC, our chiropractors are trained to use different techniques to apply an adjustment.


        • Low force Activator Methods technique - A hand-held instrument (Activator) to adjust the spine.
        • Sacro-occipital Technique (S.O.T.) - utilizes wedges/ blocks to help realign the body.
        • Manual Diversified Technique - where the practitioner uses their hands to conduct the adjustment. You may hear a popping sound from the spinal joints, as musculosketal movement is improved.

        No matter what technique our chiropractors choose, we use skill, not force or strength, to care for our patients with the highest degree of safety and effectiveness.

    Can I See a Chiropractor If I'm Pregnant?

        Yes! All of our chiropractors are trained to assess and care for women who have musculoskeletal back pain in pregnancy. We use gentle, low force techniques which can help to alleviate pain related to pregnancy. If you are pregnant and experiencing musculoskeletal pain, talk to one of our practitioners about how we can help.