How much does a treatment cost?

Typically, a chiropractor in the CBD will cost up to $85 for a 10-15 minute treatment. At Sydney Chiropractic & Massage a 30 min massage & chiropractic treatment is $85 and 45 minutes is $115. By combining treatments not only are the results much quicker but you don’t have to see multiple therapists for the same issue.

What is an Adjustment?

The hallmark of a chiropractic treatment which sets it apart from physiotherapy and massage therapy is the adjustment. It is a therapeutic intervention aimed at restoring pain free function & movement at joints of the spine.

I've told my hip is out and I'm out of alignment, is this true?

This is simply just not true, your bones simply cannot just go “out” and they definitely cannot just be put back in. In terms of alignment, muscles may be tighter on one side of the spine and pelvis (assuming that’s the issue) it’s a muscle problem and not a bone problem. It’s no coincidence professionals who barely spend 10 minutes with you, take x-rays and claim to put bones back in and fix alignment (without treating the muscles) will also require you to come in for regular treatments and indefinitely, some will even lock you into contracts or “care plans”. People are likely to spend more money and commit to expensive treatments to keep them in “alignment”, it’s nothing more than a dishonest marketing gimmick.

Only for rare occasions to rule out anything serious. Research has consistently shown people who have no back pain have almost identical x-ray findings with people with back pain, so things such as arthritis/degeneration, scoliosis are just coincidental. They are also expensive and expose people to unnecessary radiation. They lead to worse outcomes by increasing fear and higher dependence on treatment, in fact practitioners who regularly take x-rays will use them for this purpose.

Do I have a pinched nerve?

Occasionally there may be a disc protrusion which can impinge on a nerve causing pain as well as nerve symptoms such as numbness, pins and needles into to the leg/foot for lower back and arm/hands for neck. Pain that doesn’t accompany nerve symptoms is highly unlikely to be from an nerve impingement. Its best to have a detailed history taken and a full assessment, as a chiropractor I am trained to do such assessments. A MRI may also be required to confirm a disc problem when deemed necessary.

Do doctors recommend chiropractors?

This depends on the chiropractor and the doctor. I have several GP’s that regularly refer musculoskeletal patients to me, this is usually based on my relatively high success rates and positive feedback from mutual patients. I also have GP’s/medical specialist that I see as patients.

Does my private health fund cover chiropractic?

Yes, assuming you are covered for chiropractic, its best to contact your health fund provider for more details. There is a hicaps terminal at the clinic so on the spot refunds can be processed quickly and conveniently.

Is chiropractic covered by Medicare?

Under certain circumstances a GP can provide a Extra Patient Care referral form that subsidies a certain amount per treatment. This is at the discretion of your GP.

Read my latest article on how x-rays and “fixing alignment” are used to scam back pain sufferer’s!

Have you been to other chiropractors before and found the treatment underwhelming? Wishing they would spend more time with you to release & massage the chronic muscle tension & knots out of your back, neck and shoulders rather than just a quick adjustment? Paying your hard earned money for pointless x-rays and only getting couple of days relief as the underlying muscle tension and pain inevitably returns? Book online today for a different approach.

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Commonly Treated Conditions

At Sydney Chiropractic & Massage our specialist treatment is ideal for those who are suffering chronic & acute back & neck pain, sciatica, headaches & shoulder pain. Your Sydney chiropractor is the only person in Australia trained as a myotherapist (SLM) and chiropractic. Your Sydney CBD chiropractor looks forward to helping you feel better, move better and become pain free again.

Lower Back Pain

Sacroilliac Pian & Dysfunction

Upper Back Pain & Stiffness

Headaches

General Muscle Tension & Stiffness

Shoulder Pain

Neck Pain & Stiffness

Sciatica

Hip Pain

Whiplash

Sport Injuries

Knee Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does treatment cost?

In the CBD a chiropractor visit can be up to $85 for 10-minutes. With this symptomatic approach most people will more than likely need multiple visits a week and frequent and ongoing visits.

At Sydney Chiropractic & Massage you get a 30–45 minute treatment which includes chiropractic, massage, dry needling, myofascial cupping for only $90 & $120. This approach saves you money as you get much more hands-on time spent with you, with most people only needing 2-3 visits and there is no need to see several professionals for the same issue.

Do I need x-rays?

Unless you have had a history of trauma, cancer or other more serious symptoms you do not need x-rays. Research has clearly showed the things that show up on x-rays such as arthritis/degeneration, misalignment etc… are not related to pain. You could take an x-ray of a group of people who never/rarely gets back pain and the findings will be almost identical to someone who has back pain. The Chiropractic Board of Australia strongly recommends against the use of x-rays without proper clinical justification. Taking x-rays to look for misalignments & arthritis is not clinical justification & goes against not only chiropractic, but medical & physiotherapy guidelines.

I have seen them used countless times as a scare tactic and a marketing scam. Someone has back pain, they get x-rays taken, told there “spine is out” and they have “arthritis” (which everyone has) and that’s the cause of their pain & will need to commit to excessive & expensive “care plans” & out of fear a more likely to do so. A 2019 study in the prestigious European Spine Journal found imaging in low back pain is associated with higher treatment costs & increased treatment utilization. Which is great if you’re a dishonest practitioner or therapist looking to increase profits.

Is your treatment painful?

Generally speaking, the adjustments are quick and painless. Some people may be hesitant about getting certain areas of the body adjusted, in that case there are many effective alternate techniques which can be used if needed.

The massage for the most part is a good or relieving pain, it may get a bit intense at certain points but the pressure is always kept below your threshold & done in short intervals. Usually by the second treatment as the muscles have released the massage is usually very relaxing and most look forward to the muscle work especially after longs hours sitting at a desk.

Do doctors recommend chiropractic?

This depends on the chiropractor and the referring doctor. I have several GP’s refer their musculoskeletal patients to me based on positive feedback from mutual patients and my high success rate. I also have doctors I see as patients.

Do you accept private health funds and Medicare?

Yes, assuming you are covered for chiropractic you can get private health fund reimbursement. To get chiropractic partly covered by Medicare you will need to get an Extra Patient Care form from your GP. This is totally at the GP’s discretion.

Sharon

Waterloo (Myotherapy client)
Sebastion

Randwick (Myotherapy client)
Lana

Darlinghurst (Myotherapy client)

I have for several years persevered with persistent pain in my lower back, neck and shoulders. Over the years I have tried everything to reduce the discomfort and at least make life a little more comfortable however everything I tried provided very little relief and the small amount I did achieve didn’t last long. Finding Kieran was actually a fluke it was a Saturday, I was experiencing real discomfort I had tried the general massage places that didn’t provide much relief. I literally stumbled onto Kieran’s practice and after the first session felt considerably better even after a week. I have continued seeing Kieran since as I am what is considered a work in progress. After trying everything and everybody for so many years, I feel extremely lucky to stumble on something that is actually helping.
I’ve experienced back pain for a very long time, often experiencing sleepless nights and having to take days off work. I’ve been referred to Physios by my GP to address the pain, but I hadn’t found anything that worked for me. I found Kieran purely by chance. I drove past his clinic to/from work, and decided to drop in to see if a massage would help. Since starting my weekly sessions, my back pain has reduced considerably and I’m no longer troubled by sleepless nights. Kieran focused not only on the location of the pain, but put a lot of effort into other areas which has made all the difference.
I had been enduring an ongoing running related hip injury as well as neck and shoulder pain for more than six months before seeing Kieran. I was experiencing daily discomfort and was unable to do sport, despite costly osteopath and physiotherapy treatments. Kieran’s unique approach, which treats the whole body, delivered immediate relief to my back and neck pain, and after only another month or so of treatment my chronic hip pain had improved and I was back running and enjoying sport again. I highly recommend Kieran to anyone with an injury or discomfort.