Every appointment lasts 60min with 1 practitioner. That way you get the care you deserve.

We recommend wearing anything that is comfortable that allows you to remove easily if required for soft tissue work or manual treatment.

For rehab/S&C sessions, we strongly recommend wearing gym/athletic wear.

No, as chiropractors are considered primary allied health practitioners, you can make an appointment at your convenience.

Yes, we absolutely can! At Pinnacle Rehab and Performance we use a HICAPS machine that can provide on-site claiming.

However, we recommend checking your extra covers to see if chiropractic is covered.

Yes, as chiropractic is an Allied Health Service you can claim chiropractic services on Medicare if you meet certain criteria. We suggest consulting with your general practitioner prior to your appointment.

In order for us to help as many as possible, we require 24h notice if you need to cancel/reschedule your appointment. If a 24h notice is not provided, a fee may be charged (depending on the circumstances).

Chiropractors are registered allied health practitioners that focus on all the components of the musculoskeletal system.

Chiropractic care can involve:

• Soft tissue and trigger point release

• Joint mobilisation and adjustments

• Exercise prescription for strength and rehabilitation

• Nutrition advice

• Healthy lifestyle modifications

Chiropractic care and physiotherapy both focus on improving musculoskeletal health and enhancing physical function, but they may differ in their approaches and techniques.

Similarities:

1. Goals: Both aim to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and promote overall wellness.

2. Assessment: Each profession utilises a thorough assessment process to identify issues related to movement and alignment.

3. Patient-Centred: Both practices emphasise personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Differences:

1. Techniques: Chiropractors are provided additional training to perform spinal and joint manipulation to help potentially increase mobility. In addition, chiropractors and physiotherapists can prescribe exercises, perform manual therapy, and modalities such as heat or ice to enhance rehabilitation.

2. Focus: Chiropractic care often centres around the spine and its impact on the nervous system, while physiotherapy addresses a wider range of physical impairments, including post-operative rehabilitation and chronic pain management.

A chiropractic adjustment is a treatment technique aimed to target the spine or other joints with the aim of improving movement and function.

The adjustment is often accompanied by a distinctive "cracking" sound, which is caused by the release of gas bubbles from the joint fluid.

The primary goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to restore proper movement of the affected joints, alleviating pain and enhancing overall mobility. Following an adjustment, patients may experience immediate relief, though some may feel mild soreness similar to that experienced after exercise.

Chiropractors may also recommend follow-up visits or complementary therapies, such as stretching or strengthening exercises, to maintain the short-term benefits of the adjustment and support long-term health.

Not to worry at all. In our opinion, adjustments are just one piece of the puzzle and we recognise that there are many different tools that can help you feel better.

If you do not wish to get adjusted, please let your practitioner know and they will use a different approach.

No! In addition to the spine, chiropractors are extensively trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions related to the upper and lower limb as well.

Of course not! A lot of our clients, continue to come in because our clinic focuses on performance-based care and health maintenance/consultations. These consultations can involve exercise prescription/nutrition advice that can help you reach your health and fitness goals.