Chiropractic is a registered health profession focused on diagnosing and treating conditions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. It’s most commonly sought for neck pain, back pain, headaches, and shoulder pain. Chiropractors use hands-on techniques to restore joint movement and reduce pain — without medication or surgery.
Your initial consultation takes around 30 minutes and includes a full case history and physical examination. Follow-up visits are typically 15 minutes.
Bring any recent imaging such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans if you have them — these can help with diagnosis. If you don’t have any, don’t worry. Dr. Brian will advise whether imaging is needed and can refer you if so.
Yes. Kings Park Chiropractic has HICAPS on-site, so you can claim your private health extras rebate on the spot. A printed receipt is also provided for any gap payment.
The sound comes from a process called cavitation — a gas bubble rapidly forming in the synovial fluid as the joint surfaces separate. It’s a normal physiological event and not a sign that anything has been “put back in place.” If you’re not comfortable with the sound, there are lower-force techniques available that achieve the same result without it.
Yes, with appropriate technique. Dr. Brian holds a postgraduate Diploma in Chiropractic and is a Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Paediatrics (DACCP) — a specialist qualification in treating infants, children, and pregnant women. Treatment is always adapted to the patient: lighter, lower-force techniques are used for children, pregnant women, and older patients, and a thorough assessment is completed before any treatment begins.
No. Chiropractors are primary contact practitioners in Australia, so you can book directly without a GP referral. A referral is only needed if you want to claim under a Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, which provides rebates for up to 5 allied health visits per year for eligible chronic conditions. Learn more about referrals and Medicare EPC →
Medicare does not cover standard chiropractic visits. However, if your GP sets up a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan for a long-term condition, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate on up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year, including chiropractic. Speak to your GP to find out if you qualify.
Chiropractic treatment uses hands-on techniques to improve joint movement, reduce pain, and restore function in the musculoskeletal system — particularly the spine, neck, and extremities. The most common technique is spinal manipulation (adjustment), which applies a controlled force to a joint to improve its range of motion. Dr. Brian also uses complementary approaches including soft tissue mobilisation, dry needling, cupping, and rehabilitation exercises, combined based on your specific condition and goals.
A chiropractic adjustment applies a precise, controlled force to a spinal or peripheral joint that has restricted movement. This stimulates joint mechanoreceptors, reduces local muscle tension, and improves the joint’s range of motion — resulting in reduced pain and improved function. Current research supports spinal manipulation as an effective first-line option for acute and chronic low back pain, neck pain, and headaches, consistent with Australian clinical guidelines. See our Evidence & Safety Hub for the research →