If you’re seeking Chiropractic care in Penrith, our team of chiropractors at Melbourne Chiropractic Penrith are trusted by the local community for providing high quality care. Our Chiropractors share many years of clinical experience providing quality research-based treatments, rehabilitation and recommendations. We are available 6 days a week, with same-day, late-evening and after-hours appointments available for your convenience.
Our Penrith Chiropractors provide experienced, research-based Chiropractic care to residents of Penrith. Our Chiropractors have a special interest in a range of musculo-skeletal conditions, from neck and back pain to sporting and workplace injuries and are dedicated to providing advice on posture and proactive measures to avoid future injuries.
At Melbourne Chiropractic Penrith, we have clean modern facilities, well-trained reception staff who provide excellent customer service, and a team of experienced Chiropractors that are ready to help you today. We offer same day appointments with minimal wait times, and have a secure online booking system to make things as smooth as possible for our patients.
Our Penrith Chiropractic is located at 5 Fulton St, Penrith, 2750.
From our team of Penrith Chiropractors, we look forward to seeing you in our clinic soon.
Why You Should Choose Our Penrith Chiropractors
Melbourne Chiropractic clinics have appointments available 6 days a week
We can offer you appointment times: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm or Sat 9am-12pm
We offer an after-hours emergency service Monday to Sunday
Over 50 allied health professionals work within the Melbourne Chiropractic group
Melbourne Chiropractic has been delivering successful health care treatments for over 10 years and is trusted by the local community.
We offer traditional manual chiropractic treatment as well as more modern techniques including spinal decompression therapy
Melbourne Chiropractic has a structured mentoring programme to encourage internal development and skill sharing
All our chiropractors are licensed professionals who continue to attend professional education, training and workshops
All Melbourne Chiropractors at all of our neighbouring clinics can offer you the same level of care and service; and you will be welcomed like a regular patient (not made to fill out new patient forms at each site
10 Facts About Chiropractic
Chiropractors are primary health care practitioners – meaning they can be the first contact a person can make when they have a health problem
You do not need a referral to see a chiropractor
Chiropractors have a particular interest in the spine and the nervous system
All chiropractors must complete a minimum of 5 years tertiary study which includes anatomy, neurology and physiology
chiropractic is offered at several universities around Australia including – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Macquarie University, Murdoch University and Central Queensland University (CQU)
chiropractors are also required to continue formal education, or continue professional development (25hr per year) to maintain access to the latest evidence based techniques for diagnosis, treatment and management
Using their knowledge and specific orthopaedic examinations, chiropractors can help diagnose and manage certain spinal and musculoskeletal conditions
Practising Australian chiropractors must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) which also govern medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists
Chiropractors may use a number of treatment modalities to help manage a diagnosis – they include soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises and spinal adjustments.
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Penrith History And Facts
Penrith is located north of Melbourne approximately 26km north of the Central Business District (CBD)
In the 2011 census Penrith had a population of 32,000 which is set to double in 10 years
The Penrith post office was first opened on the 26th of February 1866
It originally got its name from a Bluestone Inn in the 1820’s located near Kingswood Drive
Penrith football team currently plays in the Essendon District Football League
The Vic Foster Reserve is Penrith City FC’s home ground
Phoenix is the name of Penrith Rugby team
The Penrith Sporting Club was voted the best Hume Club in 2007
The Penrith Library was awarded the Best New Library in 2014
Chiropractic Facts:
Largest allied health profession in USA
As of March 2019 there are currently 5,528 chiropractors in Australia, compared to about 70,000 in the USA
First chiropractic adjustment was done by Daniel David Palmer in 1895 for partial deaf janitor Harvey Lillard.
Chiro means ‘Hands’ in Greek. Chiropractor are using hands to examine the patient and fine ‘spinal dysfunction’ and to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
You don’t need a referral from GP to see a chiropractor as they are primary contact practitioner.
To become a chiropractor you need to complete a 5 years university course focusing on body and nerve functioning.
Spinal manipulation is the major skill the chiropractor use for acute and chronic low back pain.
Chiropractors often use Exercise as part of their management of patient complaints
Chiropractors are most well known for conditions involving the low back and neck, however they’re taught to assess and diagnose a wide variety of syndromes and conditions.
Chiropractors work alongside other practitioners such as physiotherapist, yoga, pilates, remedial massage
Chiropractor can give you advice for a healthier lifestyle and how to maintain the healthy life.
Initial chiropractic consultation will include any relevant medical history, physical examination such as orthopedic tests, range of motion and palpation accordingly and chiropractor will perform the spinal manipulation if there is no medical contraindication and if this form of treatment is indicated.
Most private insurance will cover chiropractic treatment in Australia such as Bupa, Medibank etc.