Chiropractic is an AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) accredited service that centres on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. At PEAK, our Chiropractors are highly skilled in various treatment methods, including ART (Active Release Technique), Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulative Therapy, and soft tissue techniques. Chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment for many injuries relating to the workplace, sports field, or day-to-day activities.
Our Brisbane Chiropractors are not only concerned about getting you out of pain, but helping your long-term health with specific rehabilitation techniques which are customised for each individual patient. Our Chiropractors will develop a customised program for your treatment and rehabilitation without the need for an X-ray.
Overview
What makes chiropractic care at PEAK different.
What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care involves the examination, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries that can occur anywhere from the workplace, to the sports field, to home. Chiropractors are best known for adjustments (however do incorporate other techniques) of the joints in the body which are safe and effective for injuries.
What can chiropractors treat?
PEAK Chiropractors are trained to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions with an array of different techniques.
Our Brisbane Chiropractic team use non-surgical intervention to help reduce discomfort as well as educate and help prevent recurrence of injuries by use of exercise prescription and advice, ergonomics and referral to other health practitioners if required.
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Chiropractic is a popular treatment option for conditions such as:
Migraine/Headaches
Our Brisbane Chiropractors are trained to help reduce discomfort and symptoms associated with Migraines/Headaches. Our Chiropractors will first rule out any symptoms that may require a referral to a GP. If these symptoms are ruled out, our Chiropractors may use techniques including spinal manipulative therapy, which may help reduce headache and migraine symptoms. There are a wide variety of exercises that can help actively reduce this discomfort, and our Chiropractors will help guide you through these to address your specific discomfort.
Sciatica Pain
Sciatic pain affects a large amount of the population, and depending on your age, previous medical history, and general state of your health will play a major part in helping with this. Sciatica can be an issue that, if left untreated, can affect your everyday life. It is expected that 5-10% of the population will have sciatica annually. Our Chiropractors are highly trained to help manage this discomfort and provide you with the necessary tools to help manage this discomfort away from the clinic as well.
Neck Pain
Neck pain is an extremely common condition that our Chiropractors treat on a daily basis at both our Hawthorne and New Farm clinic. We suffer neck pain for a range of reasons, the majority of these are not dangerous to our long term health. Our Chiropractors will provide a detailed examination to properly assess your neck pain. PEAK Chiropractors use soft tissue techniques, dry needling and spinal manipulative therapy to help treat the pain. There is a large variety of exercises which can help actively reduce this discomfort and our Chiropractors will guide you through these to address your specific discomfort.
Hamstring Injury
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common in sport, often occurring in high-acceleration activities like AFL, soccer, and rugby. Various factors can contribute, such as low back pain, hip dysfunction, or past ankle sprains, so a thorough assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis and a personalised management plan. Rehabilitation often includes strengthening these contributing areas. Starting rehab early can significantly speed up recovery; a 2017 study by Bayer et al. showed that beginning rehab 2 days post-injury led to a return to sport 3 weeks earlier than starting at day 9.
Low Back Pain
Every low back episode is unique, and treatment should be too. Our Chiropractors work to reduce discomfort as soon as possible and get you back to your work, sporting and life commitments in the shortest time frame possible. PEAK Chiropractors have a strong emphasis on your spine health and use a wide variety of techniques to help with your pain. Not all techniques are applicable depending on your age, pain level and type of low back pain. There is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach and a thorough examination will be performed prior to treatment.
Whiplash
Whiplash is an injury that can be a direct result of motor vehicle accidents and caused by the action of either acceleration-deceleration or deceleration-acceleration of our head movement. A common misconception of this injury is that you have to be travelling at a fast speed for this to occur, you don’t, and this can be an unfortunate reason as to why many people do not seek help for their neck pain. Whiplash can occur not only from driving but on the sports field and all many avenues in day to day activities, and can also often mean that concussion has occurred and therefore a thorough examination will take place prior to any treatment. Our Chiropractors are highly skilled in assessing, treating and rehabilitating all aspects of whiplash.
Wry Neck
A wry neck is an extremely common complaint that can affect a lot of people from the community. How this comes about can often be from incidental causes, leaving us with a stiff and painful neck that limits our range of motion. Wry necks usually are not concerning for your long term health, however will be assessed thoroughly before proceeding with any treatment. There are a wide variety of treatments for this and we will find one which compliments your discomfort.
Disc Protrusion/Bulge
Between each vertebra is a disc that provides stability, movement, and shock absorption. Each disc has a tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) and a soft, gel-like center (nucleus pulposus). A disc protrusion occurs when the inner material pushes outward but remains within the outer layer, potentially putting pressure on nearby nerves and causing pain. Symptoms can range from mild to severe—or be absent altogether. Based on your symptoms, our Chiropractors will provide safe, tailored treatment and rehabilitation to support long-term relief.
Chiropractic is a popular treatment option for conditions such as:
Reduce pain caused by stiffness and tension
Increased mobility and flexibility
Reduced headaches
Improved balance
Related Techniques
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Spinal Manipulative Therapy
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Joint Mobilisation
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Dry Needling
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Active Release Technique
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Strength and Conditioning Programming
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Kinesio and Rigid Taping
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Prevention Classes
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Do PEAK Chiropractors conduct 2 minute consults?
A standard consultation with a PEAK Chiropractor is 30 minutes to ensure you get the care you deserve.
What Qualifications do Chiropractors have?
Chiropractors at PEAK have undergone a minimum of 5 years of university study and are AHPRA registered.
Do I need an X-ray every time I see a Chiropractor?
At Peak, we only send you for an X-ray when clinically indicated and supported by evidence.
Do PEAK Chiropractors only work with the spine?
PEAK Chiropractors are not only trained to treat the whole body, they are also passionate about addressing all regions of the body that are giving you pain or limiting your performance.
Do PEAK Chiropractors only do adjustments?
At PEAK our Chiropractors are multimodal. This means that they use a range of techniques not just adjustments to ensure a bespoke approach to your treatment.
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Meet our Brisbane Chiropractors practitioners
Matthew Stewart
Founder, Chiropractor and Physiotherapist
Ryley Porter
Coach, Chiropractor
Keagan Pereira
Coach, Chiropractor
Jonathan Craig
Coach, Chiropractor
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chiropractic covered by Medicare?
Chiropractic can sometimes be covered by Medicare via an EPC (enhanced primary care plan) that is acquired from a General Practitioner for chronic conditions. Please see your GP to see if you are eligible for this. This plan can provide up to five appointments that attract a Medicare rebate.
Is Chiropractic safe?
Our Chiropractors will only perform treatment if it is safe to do so, and are able to determine this through our extensive physical examination. There is a small percentage of our athletes who may report minor adverse effects, such as muscle soreness. There are extremely rare occurrences where serious adverse effects have occurred from spinal manipulation by Chiropractors.
Does Chiropractic help herniated discs?
Herniated discs, ‘pinched’ discs, ‘slipped’ discs may need hands on treatment from a Chiropractor to help ease the discomfort that this can cause. Our Chiropractors will also help you with your rehabilitation for the affected area, which may be of benefit to help you with your pain.
Do I need Doctor's referral for Chiropractic?
No, you are welcome to book an appointment with our Chiropractors at any time; a doctor’s referral is not required.
How many Chiropractic sessions do I need?
There is no specific answer to this question, and we are proud to say that we do not follow any treatment recipes. Like each athlete we treat, their complaint is unique and depending on this will depend on how many sessions. There may be times when more active (ie – the athlete can do the rehabilitation themselves) or passive (the Chiropractor will perform treatment) treatment is appropriate.
How long before Chiropractic treatment works?
Our Chiropractors will perform manual therapy treatment in the first session meeting you. Unless specifically requested there are no requirements for any x-rays taken and no ‘findings appointments’. We will help you with your pain in the first appointment seeing you!
Our Locations
Hawthorne
PEAK Hawthorne opened in 2012 and was extended and renovated in 2020. You see the same team whether we see you at Hawthorne or one of our other clinics. Hawthorne offers private treatment rooms and a spacious exercise area incorporating the latest equipment and technology, unrestricted single level access and off-street parking. We also provide HICAPS for real-time private health claiming.
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New Farm
PEAK New Farm opened in August 2019. You see the same team whether we see you at New Farm or one of our other clinics. New Farm offers private treatment rooms and a spacious exercise area incorporating the latest equipment and technology, unrestricted single level access and off-street parking. We also provide HICAPS for real-time private health claiming.
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Hawthorne
Phone: (07) 3399 3318
Fax: (07) 3319 6577
Opening Hours –
6 days per week
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
New Farm
Phone: (07) 3399 4668
Fax: (07) 3319 6577
Opening Hours –
6 days per week
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
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