Conditions We See

Headaches are one of the most common reasons people visit our clinics. Some begin in the joints and muscles of the neck (cervicogenic headaches), while tension-type headaches and migraines can also be influenced by neck tension, posture and stress. A careful assessment helps identify whether your neck may be contributing, and whether chiropractic care is a reasonable option for you.

Most of us will experience neck pain at some point. The cervical spine is a mobile, hard-working structure of seven vertebrae, discs, joints and muscles that supports your head all day. Long hours at screens, heavy bags and frequent phone use are common contributors to postural neck strain, and stiffness here can also relate to headaches and shoulder tension.

Shoulder pain can come from the joint itself, the rotator cuff and surrounding tendons, or tension referred from the neck and upper back. Because the shoulder trades stability for mobility, a problem in one part of the region often shows up as pain or restricted movement somewhere else. We assess the neck, shoulder and upper back together to understand the full picture.

The thoracic spine is the longest section of the spine and anchors the ribs, so stiffness here affects how your whole trunk moves and even how freely you breathe. Sustained desk posture, repetitive lifting and reduced mid-back mobility are the usual suspects. We look at how the region moves and how it relates to your neck, shoulders and lower back.

Sharp pain with a deep breath or a twist, or a stubborn ache between the shoulder blades, often traces back to the rib joints and the muscles that stabilise the shoulder blade. Long periods of sitting with rounded shoulders are a frequent contributor. Assessment helps distinguish rib joint irritation from muscular strain and from pain referred by the mid back.

Posture-related pain builds gradually when the spine and supporting muscles hold less-than-ideal positions for hours at a time, most often over a desk, laptop or phone. The result is stiffness, muscle fatigue and discomfort across the neck, mid back and lower back. We assess how you sit, stand and move, then work with you on a plan that changes the pattern rather than just chasing the symptoms.

Lower back pain is the most common condition we see, and it rarely has a single cause. Muscle strain, joint dysfunction, disc changes, prolonged sitting and lifting habits can all contribute. A thorough assessment helps identify what is driving your symptoms, so care can be matched to you, often combining hands-on treatment with exercise and movement advice.

Spinal discs are the shock absorbers between your vertebrae. They can bulge or herniate through injury, sustained load or age-related change, sometimes irritating nearby nerves. Disc injuries can sound alarming, but many improve well with conservative, non-surgical care and time. We assess carefully, explain what is going on in plain language, and refer for imaging or a specialist opinion where appropriate.

Sciatica is irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, felt as pain, tingling, numbness or weakness running from the lower back or buttock down the leg. It often relates to a lumbar disc issue, though joint dysfunction, tight gluteal muscles and long hours of sitting can all play a part. Identifying the likely source is the first step to managing it, and to preventing flare-ups.

Dizziness and vertigo bring many people to our clinics. Contributing factors can include upper neck joint dysfunction, tension in the jaw and surrounding muscles, and inner-ear conditions such as BPPV. Our chiropractors assess the upper cervical spine and related structures, and refer on when another form of care is more appropriate for your situation.

Whether it happened on the sports field, at work or in a car accident, an injury deserves a clear plan. Our team has experience assessing and managing a wide range of muscle, joint and skeletal injuries. Care starts with understanding exactly what was injured and how, followed by staged rehabilitation designed to get you back to what you do.