Experienced & Knowledgeable Central Coast Chiropractors
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.
Doctors of Chiropractic practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.
Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling.
Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints such as back pain, neck pain, radiating pain in the arms or legs (such as sciatica), pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “chiropractic adjustment.”
The purpose of an adjustment is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Adjustment of the affected joint and tissues restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.
Doctors of chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate or when it is not appropriate.
Chiropractors will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team.
In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.
Chiropractic adjustments rarely cause discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.
Consider consulting a Chiropractor if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Sciatica (pain, numbness, weakness or tingling down your legs).
- Shooting arm pain.
- “Pinched nerve” pain.
- Headaches, especially those that seem to be related to pain in the neck.
- Restricted neck movement, upper back movement or low back movement.
- Spinal muscle spasms.
- Stabbing pain in your ribs when you breath in deeply.
- Pain in your legs or arms when you cough or sneeze.
- Pain in your pelvis, spine or spinal muscles while pregnant.
If you are not sure if your condition is appropriate for a Chiropractor to assess, please contact us. You can book in for an initial Chiropractic consultation by phoning us on (02) 4323 9100 or by booking online.
Meet Our Central Coast Chiropractors
Our Chiropractic Consultation Fees
| FEES | Standard | Child* |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Chiropractic Consultation | $150.00 | $120.00 |
| Report of Findings | $120.00 | $60.00 |
| Standard Chiropractic Consultation | $82.00 | $60.00 |
| Extended Chiropractic Consultation | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| X-Rays (If required) | Bulk Billed | Bulk Billed |
* Dr Knorr and Dr McFadgen charge higher paediatric fees. Phone us for details.
Rebates, Medicare & Health Funds
If you are in a health fund, a rebate may apply, and can be claimed on the spot through our Tyro terminal, so that you only pay the gap.
If you have been referred by a GP through a “Care Plan”, you will receive a rebate for your consultations. The current Medicare rebate for care plan holders is $63.40 (correct as of 12/10/26). There is no concession rate for “Care Plan” patients, due to the extra time required for practitioners to write reports back to the referring GP.
“Child” refers to anyone under 16. Please note that the paediatric chiropractic fees for Dr Knorr and Dr McFadgen differ from the other chiropractors. Phone us for details.
Cancellations without 24 hours notice, and “no shows” may incur a fee or result in pre-payment being required for future bookings.
What to expect from a Chiropractic Treatment
Assessment of Your Problem
We will take a proper and detailed history, and listen carefully to your answers. We will get to the bottom of what happened and why.
A Clear Explanation
It is crucial for you to understand what is going on and why. We will take the time to help you understand your issues and how they can be prevented or improved.
X-Rays Only if Required
If your issues require X-Rays or an MRI, we will refer you. We will then go through the results with you and help you understand what they mean. We will show you the pictures and explain them in simple terms.
Skilled Hands On Care
You will receive hands on Chiropractic care, which may include myofascial (muscle and fascia) therapy, hands on or instrument assisted adjustments, and other therapies. We will not beat you up or perform dangerous procedures.
Homework
The best results come out of team work. There will likely be lifestyle changes, advice on footwear or posture, exercises to do at home. Don’t think we’re going to do all the work!
Prompt Referral if Required
Treatment always starts with a “Trial of Care”. If treatment doesn’t create the improvement we expect, or if we don’t think Chiropractic care will help you, we will promptly find someone who can help you, and point you in the right direction.
