Chiropractic health care consists of the diagnosis and treatment of pain, weakness, numbness and stiffness problems of the joints and the muscle that surround them.
Chiropractors are experts in the physical, orthopaedic, and neurological examination to accurately diagnose your particular ailment and to determine what treatment will help. Chiropractic treatment usually consists of a mix of assisted stretching muscles, mobilisation and manipulation of joints and muscles.
This is combined with providing you some home exercise to help your treatment. Chiropractic seeks to address the underlying cause of problems and not simply the symptoms they create.

Chiropractic treatment can help all types of back and neck pain and stiffness, whether its chronic or the result of a recent injury. Treatment is also successful in helping people with headache/migraine, temporomandibular joint syndrome, coccydynia, foot, shoulder and hip pain.

No, chiropractors provide a range of treatment options including both manipulation (sometimes involving cracking, clicking or popping) and other mobilisation and stretching methods. Not all patients like the sensation of the cracking or popping and we can cater for your needs.

The clicking or popping sound that often occurs during manipulation has been shown to be the result of the release of tiny nitrogen gas bubbles in the joint. The sound is not caused by bones popping back into place.

Yes, chiropractic treatment is safe. Patients generally feel immediate relief after treatment. Some patients may experience some post-treatment soreness or stiffness, usually only lasting 12 to 24 hours.

Not every patient requires an X-ray. It is helpful if you bring along any previous X-rays/scans medical information. In some cases, our chiropractors can access your previous scans online. If we determine that you need an X-ray or MRI, we can provide the referral.

No referral is required to received Chiropractic treatment.

Yes, the chiropractor is highly trained and experienced in the use of dry needling or western acupuncture treatment. It is often provided as part of standard chiropractic treatment.

Yes, almost all private health insurance companies in Australia cover chiropractic treatment. Case Chiropractic East Fremantle is A Medibank Members Choice Advantage and BUPA Members First clinic.

Yes, many travel insurance policies cover chiropractic treatment. We are a BUPA Members First clinic.

Medicare provides chiropractic treatment under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan,
Team Care arrangement or Chronic Disease Management Plan. The Chiropractor can work with you and your GP to have these care plans developed.

Yes, the Chiropractor can work with you and your medical officer to provide the chiropractic treatment you require. DVA Gold card holders do not need a referral for initial chiropractic treatment.

Yes, if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you can see a chiropractor for both examination and treatment if required.
It is a good idea to have an examination after any accident. No referral is required.

Yes, if you have been involved in a workplace accident, you can see a chiropractor for both examination and treatment if required.
It is a good idea to have an examination after any accident. No referral is required.

Chiropractic seeks to determine the underlying cause of complaints and treatment that directly,
Whereas in general, Physiotherapy is mostly involved in the management of symptoms only and trying to effect change through long treatment period and lengthy exercise programmes. For this reason, Chiropractic treatment often provides dramatically faster progress compared to Physio. particularly in instances of spinal pain and stiffness.