Coastal Chiropractic

Our aim at Coastal Chiropractic

At Coastal Chiropractic we aim to improve your overall health. Our objective is to improve your body’s function and mobility by delivering a healthy skeletal and nervous system. If your initial symptoms are pain and discomfort our first goal is to alleviate your symptoms. Then our focus is to reach optimal biomechanical and nervous system function to ensure long term health and well being.

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a natural form of health care that focuses on the relationship between your musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones) and your nervous system (brain and nerves).

Chiropractors detect which parts of your body are restricted in movement and locate irritation to your nervous system. Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to your spine, cranium or peripheral joints to restore normal body movement and reduce irritation to your nervous system.

Chiropractic wellness care involves a chiropractic consultation at regular intervals to maintain biomechanical integrity and ensure your nervous system is functioning at its optimal level.

Techniques utilised at Coastal Chiropractic

Diversified, SOT, Craniosacral, Activator Method, Myofascial release, Trigger Point Therapy, Pediatric specific techniques, Webster (pregnancy technique), Functional Neurology.

Conditions that may be relieved through chiropractic;

Back and neck pain

Headaches and migraines

Pins and needles, numbness and tingling

Disc problems

Sciatica

Scoliosis

Repetitive strain injuries

Sleep disturbances and fatigue

Immune system fatigue

Whiplash

Period pain

Pregnancy related pain and discomfort (all practitioners are Webster Certified)

Pediatric specific issues (see below)

Improving your overall wellbeing

Babies and children also benefit from chiropractic

We are passionate about providing chiropractic pediatric care. More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children as many problems seen in adults began as early as birth.

Natural deliveries, as well as caesarean births, can stress an infant’s spine and developing nervous system.

Our chiropractors have completed further post-graduate pediatric education. Examination and treatment of a child is specialised according to their age and stage of development.

Babies and children may present with the following symptoms;

Colic

Wind

Wry neck (torticollis)

Unsettled and disturbed sleep

Breastfeeding difficulties (baby’s posture and quality of their suck)

Chronic infections

Ear infections

Asymmetry in crawling and walking

Following accidents or trauma

How many treatments will you need?

The two main factors that determine your treatment frequency are;

1. The severity of your problem and
   
2. The duration of your complaint.

Compliance with exercise and lifestyle modifications will also influence the speed of your recovery.

Your initial consultation will determine whether chiropractic care is suitable in addressing your health issue. In some case it may be necessary to refer you for x-rays, further imaging or a medical practitioner.

At Coastal Chiropractic we expect you to feel positive health changes within the first few consultations. Many people report immediate relief following a chiropractic adjustment. Initially treatment for acute symptoms may be more frequent to alleviate pain and discomfort.

To ensure that your pain , discomfort, impaired mobility or neurological disturbance does not return we may recommend rehabilitative care. During this time we often reduce the frequency of your treatments and prescribe strengthening, stretching and neurological exercises for you to do at home.

You know you’re at an optimal level of health when we recommend wellness care! Should you choose to maintain your health, this involves regular chiropractic care for a spinal and neurological “tune up”. The frequency of this check up may range from 6-14 weeks, depending on your body type, occupation and lifestyle.

Health Funds, DVA and Medicare

Our chiropractors are registered for rebates with;

Private health funds(HICAPS service available)

The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA).

Allied Health and Dental Care Services under the Medicare Benefits Schedule.

Opening Hours

Coastal Chiropractic is open Monday – Saturday. Consultations are by appointment.

Multi-disciplinary approach

We have a multi-disciplinary approach to your health and wellbeing. We work closely with a range of medical practitioners, dentists, naturopaths, herbalists, homeopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, personal trainers and pilates instructors. Should we feel that you’d benefit from any of these therapies we will happily refer you on to the appropriate practitioner.

Please call our reception for further information regarding your chiropractic care.