Welcome to Chirofix

Your local Chiropractic clinic in Petersham established since 2015.

Caring for the Inner West community with Back and neck pain, work and sports injuries.

Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 

Short Story About Chirofix

By Felipe Baccan

 

Chirofix was established in 2015 when Felipe decided to move from a room in a medical clinic he was working from since 2009. The aim was to provide chiropractic and other complimentary allied health care services all under one roof including, nutritional therapy, counselling and remedial massage. Providing quality and convenient health care services in the Inner West community, particuclarly Petersham.

Felipe immigrated to Australia with his parents from Brazil in 1993. Having kept the language (Portuguese) it has come in handy to be able to help the Local Portuguese community in Petersham, Lewisham, Marrickville, Summer Hill and broader Inner West.

Most of his youth Felipe was dedicated to football until he found that Chiropractic not only helped him recover from his injuries but also allowed him to improve his performance. Read more about Felipe Baccan here

 

Chirofix Approach

Adjust

Adjust

ADJUST (Chiropractic Adjustment) Adjust stands for the Chiropractic adjustment. It is a maneuver done by hand or using an adjusting instrument. …

Release

Release

Release or Soft tissue release What are the soft tissues? When we say soft tissues, it's in reference to muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia! Chirofix …

Strengthen

Strengthen

Strengthen Chirofix final and vital pillar to care is, strengthening. To strengthen is the key to "fixing" for the longer term. Rehabilitation …

Ancillary techniques to suit each patient

Chiropractic Diversified Adjustments

An adjustment is a skilled manouvre which is applied to a spinal or peripheral joint in a quick but controlled pressure into a specific direction. The aim of the adjustment is to restore and correct a movement dysfunction in our skeletal system. Most people experience instant relief after an adjustment as it removes impingements, alleviates pressure, and increases joint space.

Sports & Kinesio Taping

We use various taping techniques including rigid taping for joint support or Kinesio taping to stimulate under-active muscles and to help the drainage of inflamed areas.

Hands on Soft Tissue Release

Soft tissue release can be translated to massage, however we provide specific releasing techniques to targeted muscles, tendons, ligaments or fascia. Below are a few examples of soft tissue 'releases': Trigger point release | Active and Passive release | Cross Friction.

Dry Needling

Often called Western Acupuncture or Medical Acupuncture, dry needling is the use of acupuncture needles help reduce muscular trigger points. Dry needling also produces positive neurophysilogical responses that help reduce pain and reduce muscular tension, without any chemicals.

Education

We use education to empower our patients. We use 3d4 Medical anatomy app to add to the visual experience and certainly helps patients understand to understand their condition thus allowing for a better recovery.

SFMA (Functional Movement Analysis)

SFMA is great for athletes, runners, sports people and even for those who have pain that doesn't seem to be getting better with regular treatment. Functional movement analysis is a series of movements while the therapist diagnosis dysfunctional movement patterns that may be causing problems elsewhere on the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you do not need a referral. You do need to make a booking, simply book online or call 9569 65 69
All health funds should cover Chiropractic, unless your plan does not includes "extras". International students (OSHC) does not cover Chiropractic, unless you have the top cover also depends on which health fund.
We have a Hicaps machine which automatically charges your health funds, then you can pay the GAP amount using your EFTPOS, Credit Card and AMEX. Fully paid - Medicare under Chronic disease management (Needs a referral from your GP). Cash is also welcome
You need to pay the consultation in full
There is street parking available, - Ducros St. 1P and further down Ducros St. is unlimited. - New Canterbury Rd. 1P, check times CLEARWAY before 9 AM and after 3 PM - West St. Check signs - Hunter St. Please cross at the pedestrian lights, its a very busy Rd.
We understand certain situations can arise, however, a 24 hrs notice is required. Missing an appointment is not fair on other patients who may have called to get an appointment and they couldn't. It is also not fair on the therapist missing that time slot secured for you. If you know you will arrive late please call us.
At Chirofix we do NOT routinely x-ray our patients. If there is a suspicion of a fracture, anomaly, scoliosis or other indications for x-ray, then we are happy to refer you to get them done. If you have old/recent medical images that are relevant to your current complaint, please bring them along.
An adjustment is a skilled maneuver which is applied to a spinal or peripheral joint in a quick but controlled pressure into a specific direction. The aim of the adjustment is to restore and correct a movement dysfunction in our skeletal system. Within the vertebral joint, there is synovial fluid and during the brief and quick separation of the joint, gas bubbles are formed and collapsed giving that classic Pop. There noise is NOT from a bone cracking, the adjustment is directed at the moving parts.
Sportswear is usually the best option. However, some ladies sports tops are crossed at the back and neck, they aren't good for working on the upper back and neck area. We provide patient gowns if needed.

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Common Complaints

Common Complaints •"I picked up a pen from the ground and my back locked" •"I was doing my usual exercise at the gym and my back" •"I woke up and couldn't move, and I have pain down my leg"
Some of the causes of Lower Back Pain are: • Disc herniation, bulges • Osteoarthritis • Facet syndromes • Muscular tension • Ligament sprain • Non-specific low back pain
Lower back pain can be debilitating, it affects everyday movements and responsible for days off work. At times low back pain (LBP) can be simple or more complex pain involving nerves which the leg pain is quite severe. LBP is the most common ailment we care for at Chirofix, get in touch!
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Common Complaints • "I'm feeling a pinch to my shoulder doing a bench press" • "I always had this shoulder pain but its increasingly worsening I can lie on my side anymore" • "I had a fall on my arm and now I can't lift my arm up"
Some common shoulder injuries are: • Supraspinatus tears • tendinopathy • Bursitis • Rotor Cuff lesions • A/C joint sprains • arthritis
Shoulder pain can be frustrating. When an injury strikes everyday tasks become difficult like, brushing your hair, hanging the washing, taking your shirt on and off. At Chirofix we take a special interest in caring for the shoulder joint and its muscles. Book in online!
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Common Complaints • "My knee hurts going upstairs" • "I'm a runner and knee began hurting when I increased my Km's and/or intensity" • "I'm getting older and my knees are stiff, specially in the mornings"
Common knee problems are: • Patello-femoral syndrome • Meniscus tears • ACL ligament tears • Osteoarthritis • ITB friction syndrome
Knee injuries are common in sports. Its a vulnerable joint in high impact sports, also it has to deal with excessive loads in multi-directional sports, endurance sports and start-stop sports like netball. Therefore at Chirofix we take functional approach to knee pain.
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Common Complaints • " I twisted my ankle at soccer" • " I'm waking up with pain under my foot and hurts to take the first couple of steps then it improves" • " I have pain on the back of my heel and its getting worst"
Some common Ankle and Foot injuries are: • Ankle ligament Sprains • Achilles tendinopathy • Plantar fasciitis/fasciosis • Heel spurs • Osteoarthritis ankle and toes
Ankle and Foot pain are a challenge, at Chirofix we utilize a range of taping techniques to help ease the pressure, various types of soft-tissue release and adjustments of the small bones in the ankle and feet. Discover Chiropractic for sports injuries!
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Common Complaints • "I'm getting pain and tingling to my hand and fingers when I wake up in the morning" • "After the birth of my baby I've developed pain to my thumb" • "I started feeling wrist pain while doing push ups or bench press"
Common wrist conditions are: • Carpal tunnel syndrome, • De Quarveins Tenosynovitis • Tendinopathy (Tennis and golfers elbow)
Hand, wrist and elbow pain can arise due to direct trauma, repetitive micro-trauma usually called repetitive strain injury (RSI). Other times it can come on during or just after pregnancy, like carpal tunnel syndrome or De Quarveins Tenosynovitis (pain on the thumb tendon). Book in an assessment today!
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