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Massage & Myotherapy is back in Stkilda & Mornington clinics!

We are OPEN again after the most recent lockdown!

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Our Massage & Myotherapy services are back!
We are available 7 days a week.

Appointments are available:
Monday – Friday 8am – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm

Book your appointment instantly online @chirocure.net/book now

Have you used all of your private health insurance rebate for the year??

REMEMBER THAT AHM, DEFENCE HEALTH & FRANK HEALTH all rollover on July 31st.
So make sure you come in and claim all of your cover before it disappears!!

Massage & Myotherapy Techniques Explained….

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ChiroCure Clinic Services Updated & Explained

ChiroCure Clinic Services Updated & Explained

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Our services: 
Chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage therapy, pregnancy care, dry needling, myotherapy, paediatric care, thai massage, relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, kinesiology, TMB, sports massage, rehabilitation, and more! 

Book appointments instantly online

We work together in a multi modal setting ensuring you get the most out of your experience here at our ChiroCure Clinic practice locations!

If you have any questions, feel free to pop in or give us a call on 9013 5133 

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What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a form of health care that focuses on the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and general health. Treatment is appropriate for infants, children and adults, and also during all stages of pregnancy.
Our qualified practitioners incorporate a mixture of manipulation, mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, rehabilitation programs and nutritional advice, to treat and prevent mechanical disorders, pain and discomfort, and much more! 

What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of healthcare that focuses on muscular dysfunction, and spinal conditions relating to sport, injury and pain.
Our practitioners offer treatment techniques including manipulation, soft tissue therapy, mobilisation, deep tissue release, rehabilitation programs, injury management, preventative care. 

What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a treatment aimed at releasing tight and tender areas in the body. Therapy encourages relaxation, healing, reduced inflammation, and improved body function. 
Treatment options include remedial, deep tissue, myotherapy, thai, shiatsu, oncology, pregnancy, 

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osteopathy & chiropractic for degenerative conditions

​osteopathy & chiropractic for degenerative conditions

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What is Degenerating Discs?

What are the stages of degenerative disc disease?
Degenerative disc disease can be categorised by 4 stages.
Stage 1 is the least severe and stage 4 is the most severe.

Causes & ​risk factors for degenerative disc disease

The risk factors that may pre-dispose you to degenerative disc disease are:

• Advanced age
• Prior herniated disc or spinal injury
• Job that requires strenuous physical work, prologed sitting
• Lack of exercise
• Obesity
• Inherited genes
• Smoking
• Poor posture

Stages of degeneration

Stage 1: In the 1st stage, the spine may loose its normal balance or arch, affecting the posture and inducing stress to the nerves and accelerated ageing process.
You are not likely to feel any pain in this stage but you might experience a sense of discomfort. You may also feel sluggish or experience changes in your posture to compensate for the slight degeneration of the discs.

Stage 2: In this stage, you may witness increased postural changes as the degeneration is greater. It has been projected that by age 40, about 78% of men and women exhibit moderate disc degeneration. During this phase, a person is much more likely to feel intermittent aches and pains as well as tiredness. Unfortunately, many people consider that the reduced energy and aches and pains are normal and not a sign of degenerative disc disease.

Stage 3: Further postural changes occur in this stage. This is also associated with additional damage to the spine due to the possibility of severe nerve compression. Bone spurs may form and compress the nerves, leading to radiating pain and increased feeling of tiredness and exhaustion

Stage 4: In the end stage or in advanced degenerative disc disease, the intervertebral disc degenerates and the disc space collapses resulting in herniation of the inner disc material through the disc wall. MRI or a CT scan may also reveal visible changes in the bony portion of the neighboring vertebrae. The pressure of the herniated disc on the nerves leads to pain and neurological symptoms. The symptoms of advanced degenerative disc disease depend largely on which spinal level the pathology occurs and the amount of herniation or stenosis involved.
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Getting to the core of exercise & rehab

Why is it so important to activate and strengthen your core?
> Improves dynamic balance
> Improves spinal stability
> Improves muscle endurance

Getting down to the core!
Core strengthening can provide a great stability when starting any kind of training. It allows for the lumbopelvic complex to function smoothly, without placing other structures of the body in detrimental harm.
Having decreased core stability can increase exposure to injury and can contribute to increased pain patterns.
Book online or call us on 90135133 if you would like your posture assessed and receive rehabilitation exercises and programs!
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Emre, O , Cem K , İlbilge Ö(   (2020). The effect of static and dynamic core exercises on dynamic balance, spinal stability, and hip mobility in female office workers. DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2020.4317
Santos, M, Behm, D, Bardado, D; (2019). Core endurance relationships with athletic and functional performance in active people. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01490
Hibbs, A, Thompson, K, French, D; (2012). Optimizing performance by improving core stability and core strength. 
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Correcting our “hunched posture”

How to relieve shoulder and upper back tightness after a long day in front of your computer?

Is sitting at your desk all day bothering you…. Dont worry, we can help!?

Below we have detailed a couple of stretches for sedentary occupations and those who suffer from neck pain or upper back stiffness.
​You can perform this stretches on a daily basis, while at work or home to help improve your posture and reduce your pain.

​* Come in to ChiroCure clinic in St Kilda for a free spine assessment, postural screen and we canCH offer you some personalised rehabilitation advice and give you rehabilitation manuals. 

Stretching your pectoral and upper trapezius muscles help alleviate pain and discomfort in your neck and mid back region allowing you to sit down with improved posture. Our practitioners are happy to show you how to stretch your tight muscles, next time you have a treatment.

We also offer…
EXERCISE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY!​​
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​When Should People See An Allied Health Professional!?

​When Should You See An Allied Health Professional at ChiroCure Clinic!?

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ABOUT
There are many different symptoms/problems that indicate it may be suitable to come in and see an allied health professional. This post will recognise some of the most common problems we see and how Massage therapy, Chiropractic Care and Osteopathic Treatment from the team at the ChiroCure Clinic may help!

What Are Some Common Problems?
There are many different symptoms that people can experience before seeing an allied health professional.
​Some of the most common problems we see:
How Can These Signs Impact Your Daily Activities?
One of the most common problems both our Osteopaths & Chiropractors see are individuals with low back pain and stiffness. This can affect how you perform at work.

Depending on the symptoms you are experiencing it can have an influence on other aspects of your life including:

  • Sleep patterns
  • Exercise routines
  • Energy levels
  • Productivity

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How Can The ChiroCure Clinic Team Help With These Issues?
At the ChiroCure Clinic we provide evidence-based treatment protocols that focus on improving the musculoskeletal system to help with the pain and discomfort people experience. This is accomplished by using different techniques and modalities of treatment based on patient requirements.

Our experienced Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Massage Therapists will complete a thorough assessment of your condition / problem to ensure we know exactly how we are able to help. Our approach to treatment may include manual adjustments, handheld adjustments, manual assisted techniques, soft tissue techniques, rehabilitation exercises & personalised rehab manuals, depending on your problem/s and allied health professional you are with!​

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Pain – How chiro / osteo care can help!?

How Does Osteopathy & Chiropractic Help With Your Pain? Dr. Matt Explains

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ABOUT PAIN
Pain is our body’s mechanism of alerting us when there is something we are doing wrong for our bodies. Meaning that if we want to continue to operate to the best of our abilities, we must create a change in both our habits and behaviours. If we do not, the pain can return and at times worse than before!

As pain disappears and the body begins to feel like it’s as good as new again the question is… What will you be doing differently next time to avoid this pain!?
If the answer is NOTHING, then using osteopathic or chiropractic treatment to your advantage to help decrease the severity of flare ups/relapses is ideal! Why? Because many of the injuries we manage are caused by poor posture and overuse injuries! We offer the rehabilitation needed to overcome these issues!


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HOW OSTEOPATHY & CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT CAN HELP!?
The Chiropractic and Osteopathic team at the ChiroCure Clinic understand that pain is best managed by creating long term changes! Firstly, the pain needs to be alleviated with adjustive techniques or low force techniques to the spine, soft tissue massage to the surrounding musculature and accompanied by an exercise regime to help make the changes needed to influence bad habits and behaviours!

​Many of our patients seek Chiropractic or Osteopathy care for conditions such as headaches, neck pain, back pain, sports injury and postural related issues! By creating a change to your musculoskeletal system, it will enable you to function to the best of your abilities.

If you are seeking treatment which will help restore your structural and functional health our chiropractors and osteopaths at the ChiroCure Clinic are here to help get you back on track! 

Dr Matthew Samartzis

Dr Matthew is one of experienced chiropractors at ChiroCure Clinic StKilda. He has a specific interest in the treatment and management of sports injuries, degenerative conditions and acute pain presentations including headache & low back pain. Dr. Matthew is passionate about providing holistic care that includes manual adjusting. 

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SHOULD I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR OR AN OSTEOPATH

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Should you see a 
​Chiropractor or an Osteopath?

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CHIROPRACTOR
Chiropractors are an allied health professional who will care for patients who experience neuro-musculoskeletal problems such as joints, muscles and nerves. Musculoskeletal conditions can include (but not limited to) headaches, neck pain. back pain, vertigo sports type injuries and more.

Most Chiropractors use spinal manipulation techniques to adjust patients and help alleviate pain symptoms to help normalize function of the spine and the nervous system. Chiropractors are also trained professionals in providing patients with movements, stretches and lifestyle advice to avoid future aches and pains and decrease relapses.
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Our Chiropractors at the ChiroCure Clinic are driven on reaching your healthcare goals by alleviating symptoms and restoring function to the body. As we begin with a focus on pain that an individual is experiencing, people along the way report several other changes in their overall health and wellbeing from Chiropractic Care!
OSTEOPATH
Osteopaths are an allied health professional who cares for patients who experience musculoskeletal system problems such as the bones, muscles, and other tissues that support the body and control bodily movement. When it comes to treating patients’ manual techniques, such as articulations, spinal manipulation and soft tissue massage/muscle stretches may be completed. Our Osteopath has a driven focus in areas such as neck pain, back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain and sports injuries!
​Regardless of who you choose you will be cared for by the professional to the best of their ability!

Often the best choice comes down to patient preference.

The team at the ChiroCure Clinic are always here to help you with any questions over the phone and will let you know if Chiropractic care or Osteopathic care is suitable for your requirements!

​Feel open to Contact Us!

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VIC LOCKDOWN COVID UPDATE

Our St Kilda clinic will reopen after lockdown for in-clinic patient treatments from Thursday 18th February
BOOKINGS AVAILABLE from 8am!
Don’t stress about getting a booking, we will always make a spot available for you outside our normal working hours in coming weeks!

You can view all available services, appointment times, as well as login to our patient portal to change current bookings!
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VISIT @ https://bookings.gettimely.com/chirocure/bb/book

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Saturday & Sunday Appointments

ChiroCure Clinic is open sat & sun for appointments!
​Saturday appointments          8am – 6pm
Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Massage, Dryneedling, Pregnancy Massage

Our Chiropractors – Dr. Jen and Dr. Matthew are available in the StKilda Clinic for Saturday appointments, along with our Osteopath Dr. Sebastien, for both new patients and return visits. Our Massage therapists are also available all day for weekend appointment bookings.

Sunday appointments             9am – 5pm
Chiropractic, Massage, Myotherapy, Pregnancy Chiropractic, Paediatric care
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If you ever need treatment on a Sunday – Dr. Emily and Dr. Tania our Chiropractors are here for you!
They work along side – Dani, Alisa & Claudia our Massage Therapists, and accept new patients and return visits over the weekend. 

Clinic Phone (03)9013 5133 
Online bookings @ chirocure.net