Thornlie Health Centre
Chiropractor Thornlie | Gosnells | Canning Vale
Whether you're in Thornlie suffering from neck pain and headaches, Gosnells with low back pain, or Canning Vale with shoulder pain, our local Chiropractors are here to help.
We are conveniently located on Thornlie Avenue in Thornlie, opposite the Thornlie Square Shopping Centre and a short 5 minute drive from Gosnells.
Our Chiropractors believe that your treatment should:
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Work quickly
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Be cost-effective
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Be based on the latest research
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Include clear communication with your GP and other health professionals as necessary
The Chiropractors at Thornlie Health Centre are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. In particular, low back pain, mid-back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and headaches.
Freedom of movement of the human body is a key part of a pain-free and productive daily life. To help you achieve this, the core focus of our Chiropractors is to improve and maintain spinal motion, posture and stability.
What Chiropractors Treat
Our Thornlie Chiropractors aim to provide the best individualized treatment and management of your complaint based on research-based guidelines.
Our Thornlie Chiropractors primary goals are to:
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Reduce your pain
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Increase your movement
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Improve your ability to perform any activities affected by your complaint
People most commonly go to a Chiro for the first time for relief of back pain. However, the 5 year Chiropractic University degree includes the diagnosis and management of a broad range of musculoskeletal complaints. Including but not limited to:
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low back pain
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neck pain
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mid back pain
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headaches
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migraines
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sciatica
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disc complaints
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vertigo
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scoliosis
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postural complaints
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rib pain
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jaw pain
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dizziness
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bursitis
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tendinitis
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whiplash
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shoulder pain
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hip pain
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elbow pain
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wrist pain
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muscle complaints
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back stiffness
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nerve pain
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arthritis pain
If you need a Chiro near Thornlie, Gosnells, Canning Vale and surrounds, come and see us.
If you're unsure if we can help you with your problem, please don't hesitate to contact us.
What To Expect
A typical first visit to the Chiro includes new patient paperwork, case history, physical examination, treatment and follow up plan.
Visiting a Chiropractor's office is similar to visiting other healthcare providers, you will likely find the office setting and intake procedures quite familiar. The one distinctive feature you may notice however, is the Chiropractic treatment table. These tables are often quite elaborate to assist with positioning and movement during some treatments.
Many health problems can mimic disorders of the spine, our comprehensive medical/health history and physical examination will allow us to make the most accurate diagnosis. Please be assured that if your problem is not one that can be helped by Chiropractic treatment, or if our examination reveals any additional concerns, we will refer you appropriately so that you get the best care.
"Adjustments” are usually the central part of Chiropractic treatment, with the goal of restoring structural alignment and motion in order to improve joint function. If you don't like the manual adjustments, you may instead receive mild or non-force techniques.
These adjustments can also be accompanied by soft tissue treatment, stretches, taping, dry needling, and advice for home or the work place. You will also be given specific home stretches and exercises to help maintain and further improve your condition.
When being treated for a complaint such as back or neck pain, you will most likely receive a series of adjustments over a few days, to incrementally reduce the irritation and improve normal function. As your condition improves, how often your Chiropractor sees you will decrease in frequency.
Your Results
A number of factors are taken into account when developing your treatment plan:
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The severity of your complaint
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The length of time you've suffered
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The condition of your spine as affected by age and previous injury
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Your general health
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What your goals of treatment are
At the initial consultation, your Chiropractor will tell you the status of your condition and recommend an approach to care. Your goals of treatment should result from this discussion with your Chiropractor. Some people seek only relief of pain or discomfort, while others want to improve and maintain the overall health of their back, a bit like servicing your car before it breaks down. Whatever you want, our Chiro's are here to help.
At all times we encourage you to ask any questions you may have.
Further Investigation
After reviewing your complaint in detail, in some instances further investigations are necessary. We may refer you for x-rays, which are bulk billed at no cost to you. An MRI may be required, for which we will refer you to one of the private providers in Perth, the closest to us being in Canning Vale. Depending on your condition, if any other form of imaging or tests are needed, we will liaise with your GP to ensure you receive the most accurate diagnosis and treatment plan possible.
