Question 1

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Initial Consultation: $120 Approx. 45-60 mins
Report of Findings/Extended Consultation: $95 Approx. 30-40 mins
Standard Consultation: $70 Approx. 15-20 mins

*Concession prices available for eligible concession card holders and children 12 years and under.

Question 2

How can a chiropractor help you?

Accepted Answer

More and more, evidence supports early referral and assessment of musculoskeletal pain patients to an appropriately qualified musculoskeletal clinician such as a chiropractor. Chiropractors are not only trained to treat musculoskeletal pain patients, they are also trained to facilitate health promotion and lifestyle advice, rehabilitation and patient education.

Question 3

When do I know if I need to see a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

If you have any of the below conditions, we can help you:

·       Neck pain
·       Mid and Lower Back pain
·       Headaches and Migraine
·       Sciatica
·       Posture concerns
·       Paediatric care (including newborns)
·       Pregnancy care
·       TMJ/Jaw pain
·       Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems
·       Hip, knee, ankle and foot problems
·       Management of degenerative joint disease/arthritis
·       Management of disc protrusion and radiculopathy (nerve pain)
·       Hypermobility and joint instability
·       Fibromyalgia
·       Stress Management
·       General health & wellbeing

Question 4

How much does a session cost?

Accepted Answer

Initial Consultation: $95 (Approx 50 mins)
Report Of Findings/Extended Consultation: $75 (Approx 30-40 mins)
Standard Consultation: $60 (Approx 20 mins)

[Concession fees apply for current concession card holders]

We accept referrals for Medicare (Chronic Disease Management Program), DVA, Workcover, and TAC patients, provided any relevant paperwork is brought to your appointment.

All chiropractic appointments are claimable by Private Health Insurance.

Question 5

Is chiropractic care safe?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic care has an excellent safety record in Australia, and is considered a low-risk form of alternative healthcare. Australian Chiropractors are regulated by AHPRA and must adhere to specific codes of conduct. As with any healthcare intervention, the potential for adverse events may exist, however we perform extensive testing to minimize the risk of any adverse event taking place under our care.

Question 6

What techniques do your chiropractors utilise?

Accepted Answer

At Princess Street Chiropractic we use a wide range of evidence-based techniques including joint mobilisations and manipulations, low force techniques (activator, pelvic blocks), soft tissue therapy, dry needling, exercise rehabilitation, and lifestyle advice. We will always refer out if we think there is another practitioner that is better suited to the patient or condition.

Question 7

Can you be too young or too old for chiropractic care?

Accepted Answer

In short, no! There is no age limit on chiropractic and more and more people are consulting and referring to chiropractors, especially in their early or later years. In order to deliver the safest, most effective and highest quality care possible, chiropractic techniques are modified appropriately for each person at every age and stage of life.

Question 8

Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?

Accepted Answer

While brief discomfort after an adjustment can occur, it is rare and most people find having an adjustment very relaxing. With some adjustments you may sometimes feel or hear a popping sound from the spinal joints. This is simply caused by a change in pressure in the joint, as spinal movement is improved.

Question 9

Will I need to go to a chiropractor forever?

Accepted Answer

This is entirely up to you, as you get to choose how long you receive Chiropractic care.
Some people choose to cease having care once their initial symptoms have improved.
However, much like exercising and eating well, some people may choose to have a regular check-up to look after their health proactively rather than waiting for symptoms to return.

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