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We are open this winter

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ChiroCure Clinic is excited to introduce our winter warmers. 

You can schedule an appointment online with any of our practitioners l via our online booking system.
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Simply visit:  www.chirocure.net/appointments
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COVID UPDATE – Clinic remains open to patients

ChiroCure Clinic will remain open for the duration of this second lockdown period.

​Our practitioners will be available to patients for all treatments via appointment booking. 
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Open during COVID19 Lockdown

Dear Patients,
 
At ChiroCure, we place your health and wellbeing as our highest priority, as such we will be open during the coming COVID-19 lock down, operating under a strict continuity plan.
 
Remaining open enables us to continue to manage your condition with consistent treatments to get you back to the best version of you.
 
The development and implementation of this plan has been a collaborative effort between our entire team.

The effectiveness of the plan requires all of our team to take ownership and responsibility for their personal safety and in turn the ongoing viability of our medical essential service.
 
Please contact the clinic if you have any concern or would like to know more. Don’t delay treatment during this time, we are here to help.
 
Yours in good Health,
ChiroCure Team
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Understanding different chiropractic adjustment techniques

Our treatment techniques

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Below is a brief description of the primary chiropractic adjustment techniques we use.
​Each method of chiropractic treatment has its advantages and our chiropractors will work with you to determine if one or a combination of methods are right for you.
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Spinal Manipulation Therapy

Also known as manual chiropractic manipulation, this chiropractic adjustment technique is the most commonly used of all techniques and is the one probably most familiar to patients.

​It involves a quick, yet gentle, pressure to the joint using the chiropractor’s hands. It often results in an audible ‘pop’. This sound is created by the change of pressure within the joint that results in gas bubbles being released.

Activator Adjusting

The Activator adjusting instrument provides a low force approach to adjusting within chiropractic care. The Activator instrument assisted treatment has been used on patients of all ages since the late 1960s and has a steadfast reputation for bringing relief to people with a variety of health concerns including back pain, neck pain and headaches. It is gentle and pleasant in application, and an audible ‘pop’ may be heard.

Impulse Adjusting

Impulse Adjusting is a new technique purposely created to deliver gentle, controlled and precise chiropractic adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities to relieve pain and restore function. ​
The Impulse Adjusting Instrument is specifically tuned to the natural frequency of the body, thus allowing the creation of more bone movement with less force. Effective for low force chiropractic adjustments with great results.
There is no popping or cracking with these adjustments, but rather very precise and targeted adjustments designed to specifically care for just the right areas. 
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Drop Piece

This specialised chiropractic technique uses a special table with sections that move up and down under your body to lightly unlock specific segments of your spine. Drop table adjustments allow our chiropractors at ChiroCure Clinic to minimise the force used for the adjustment and avoids any twisting positions.
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Flexion distraction

Flexion distraction therapy is a lighter technique utilising a specialised table that provides flexion and traction to specific areas of the spine to aid in the recreation of lost movement and the decompression and realignment of the spine.
This chiropractic technique is primarily used to manage:

  • disc injuries, such as slipped discs and bulging discs
  • osteoarthritis
  • spinal stenosis
  • back, buttock and leg pain
  • mobility of spinal joints

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Dry Needling Treatment @ ChiroCure Clinic StKilda

DRY NEEDLING TREATMENTS

Accredited practitioners

Our practitioners education in dry needling is Chiropractic Australia and Osteopathy Australia accredited. Chiropractors and Osteopaths alike, have extensive anatomical knowledge of the body and vast training in the management of neuromusculoskeletal problems, so they are well placed to deliver dry needle therapy.

​Patients should enquire during an appointment as to whether or not Dry Needling or Myotherapy would be an appropriate treatment for them. 

Our Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and Myotherapist’s who practice dry needling, have undergone appropriate postgraduate training beyond their chiropractic degree that allows them to perform dry needling.
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Dry Needling Explained

  • Sterile, single use needles
  • Needle placement specific to condition or pain 
  • Gentle application to ensure minimal soreness
  • Deep muscle release

Since dry needling in our practice will be performed by a registered practitioners as part of a comprehensive musculoskeletal treatment program, treatments are eligible for rebates by private health funds with extras cover and benefits.

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Are you working from home? Ergonomic Tips to maintain a healthy posture in your new workstation.

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Starting to get restless and can’t sit still for more than 5 minutes?
Getting some back pain?
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There may be many reasons why you answered the above questions with a resounding yes. Moving your workstation home can present many challenges. Whether it’s distractions from kids, Netflix or the need to get outside and exercise one thing that is within your control is your workstation.

With so many of us working from home now, making sure it is well maintained and ergonomically sound can make a huge difference to your spinal health.

First of all, what is Ergonomics? And why is it important?

Ergonomics is the assessment and adaptation of a person’s workspace, products and habits so it suits them specifically. The main components incorporated are your computer screen, keyboard, mouse and chair. ​It also incorporates the type of tasks and your workplace habits throughout your day.

Below are some great tips to help you assess and modify your home workplace setup and habits to decrease discomfort and improve posture:

  • Chair – Make sure your chair is not touching the desk, giving you freedom to move with clear leg space – Your feet flat on the floor or a raised foot rest if you can’t reach – Your legs at a 90-degree angle – Make sure it can be adjusted to an upright position, so you aren’t slouching 
  • Lumbar Support – If your chair doesn’t have one, use a small pillow to create the necessary curvature in your lower spine
  • Screen – Make sure your eyes are in line with the top edge of the screen. You can use household items like books or boxes to elevate it to the appropriate height. Outstretch your arm and make sure it is an arm’s length away from your body.
  • Eyes – Increase or decrease brightness to make sure there is no glare or strain on your eyes
  • Mouse – You want your arms at a 90 degree, with the ability to move the mouse with your elbow by your side​
  • Keyboard – Similar to your mouse you want it to be roughly 5cm away from the edge of the desk. Make sure it is central with the screen so there is no need to twist your head or body to see the screen

Finally… Look after yourself and create some daily habits to follow

  • Have a break for 2 minutes every 20 minutes
  • Make sure to get outside ☀️ on these breaks and get your vitamin D for at least 15 minutes per day
  • Stay Hydrated💧 keep a water bottle at your workstation. Try to drink 2-3 litres per day
We are so thankful to our amazing Chiropractic team for offering patients this update.
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We have a passion for injury rehabilitation, and our therapists aim to help you reach your health goals. 

Get in touch with us at the clinic on (03)90135133 to get on top of your workstation.  ​

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Welcoming our new Osteopath

We would like to introduce our new Osteopath to the ChiroCure Clinic team!

Osteopathy goes beyond being a form of evidence-based manual therapy or complimentary medicine. 
Osteopathy is getting you back to what you love doing and keeping you there.
Our holistic approach to treatment and management helps us to achieve this and ‘create a meaningful change’. 

Our team look forward to meeting with you and introducing Osteopathy treatment to the ChiroCure patients, local community and team! 

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Bulk-billing for COVID19 suffers & people directly affected by COVID19    (No out of pocket costs for chiro consults) Get Referral over the phone

THIS WEEKS CLINIC UPDATE FOR PATIENTS…

  • WE are Bulk-billing for COVID19 suffers & people directly affected by COVID19.​
  • Get your Medicare Referral over the phone or via telehealth from your GP today.
  • Access in clinic or online consults and claim with medicare
  • Clinic in StKilda will remain open for appointments at this time
ONLINE CONSULT FEES for non bulk billed patients
Standard Visit  (30 mins)  =  $42 Gap
Extended Consultation  (45 mins)  =  $34 Gap 
Supplements/Nutrition (30 mins)  = $35.30 Gap
Ergonomics Advice (15 mins)  = $39 Gap 

CLINIC CONSULTS FEES WITH REFERRAL
Initial Visit                $60.00    out of pocket cost
​Standard Visit          $6.00      out of pocket cost
Extended                 $30.00    out of pocket cost

BULK BILLED PATIENTS (any one positive with COVID19 or living with someone with COVID19
Standard Visit 30 mins   =   $0 Gap
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Extended Consultation 45 mins   =   $0 Gap
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Supplements / Nutrition Advice 30 mins  =   $0 Gap
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​Ergonomics Advice 15 mins  =   $0 Gap
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ChiroCure Clinic is still open for appointments

WE ARE STILL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR CHIRO & OSTEO APPTS

We are still open for chiro appointments in stkilda clinic

As suggested by the Australian Department of Health, we are doing everything possible to minimise the risk of spreading CoVID.

At ChiroCure Clinic we are taking every precaution; all currently working staff are being screened and tested weekly, we are screening patients before appointments, limiting the number of clinic appointments, staff are self isolating except for going to work and upholding excellent hygiene.

On top of this we will also be extending our care to include Skype and Telehealth online consultations for chiropractic home care and advice.

​Consultations assist with continuity of care and include home care education and personalised rehab programs with prescribed and demonstrated exercises and stretches, monitoring, supplement and sleep advice, ergonomic support and more. 

Please contact us at ChiroCure Clinic on (03) 9013 5133 during office hours, or email us anytime.

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Clinic update from staff during CoV19

Attention valued patients & friends:

Chiropractic is considered an essential health service.
Because of this, we are currently OPEN as usual. 

The role chiropractic has to play in the current climate is one of importance – bearing the load and reducing an influx to the local GPs and or the emergency department. 

Chiropractic Care is aimed at helping the nervous system flourish and work optimally. Please note that during this time we will continue to strictly enforce the high cleaning and safety procedures, in addition to thorough screening protocols. 

We are receiving constant updates and information from the Australian Health Department and Australian Chiropractors Association.
We understand that you may not be able to physically come into our office, therefore we are offering Online Telehealth Appointments that can be booked either through our website or calling us on (03) 9313 5133.

The Australian government has released new health care medicare claim codes that help alleviate some of the financial stress so you can access these services. 
Please see below a schedule of the fees and the out of pocket gap.

A description of each service is available through our online booking portal to see which best suits you @ https://www.chirocure.net/gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AqUKGTIiC2xUV2ti6AJ0yX_PhF1c_g8tpPThNx3EznoO2OdzqEXZWBoCuv4QAvD_BwE

We look forward to continuing to deliver care to our community and do whatever we can to help during this time. 

​Medicare Cover  & Fees:

Standard Consult  30mins – $42 Gap / $38 covered 
Extended Consult  45mins – $34 Gap / $61 covered
Supplements/Nutrition Advice 30mins – $35.30 Gap / $44.70 covered
Ergonomics Advice 15mins  – $39 Gap / $21 covered

For Online Appointments, these will have to be claimed back through the Medicare portal or through HPOS Website post consultation.

A service code will be provided on your invoice dependant on the service you receive. 
Please see the links below as to how to claim.

​How to Claim: 

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/mbs-and-telehealth/claiming/bulk-billing-telehealth-video-consultation#a1

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/hpos/services/submitting-medicare-bulk-bill-webclaims

For any New Patients to the Clinic we will also require you to fill out the below form and email back, this consent form.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/forms/db4e

We thank you for your patience in these unprecedented times, and wish to continue to support you, your family and your health.

​For any questions please feel free to call our office on (03) 90135133, or if asymptomatic please make a booking to visit our office.