Back & Neck Pain
Sports & Work Injuries
ADJUST | RELEASE | STRENGTHEN
COVID-19 NOTICE
Chirofix staff and patients are following current NSW health regulations to prevent the spread of covid19. We are doing our best to keep the clinic sanitised and covid safe. We are tested for covid every 72hrs and wear PPE. If you are experiencing: Fever | cough | Headache | Sore/scratchy throat | Loss of taste/smell A casual or close Covid contact - PLEASE DO NOT COME IN *Covid protocols are in place, Chirofix holds no responsibility for transmissions occured at the time of your visit.
Team
Felipe Baccan
Chirofix Director and Chiropractor
B. Health Science (PD/H/PE) (Macquarie University), Masters of Chiropractic (Macquarie University), Dip. Remedial Massage, Dip. Dry Needling, Cert. 3 Fitness.
Michelle Moynihan
Chiropractor
B. Chiropractic (Macquarie University), Masters of Chiropractic (Macquarie University), Dip. Remedial Massage
Lidiane Barros
Chiropractor
B. Chiropractic (Feevale University, Brazil) Masters of Chiropractic (Madrid College of Chiropractic - Madrid, Spain) MBA - Health management (FGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation)
Flavia Carvalho
Psychologist
Bachelor Degree in Psychology | Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychoanalysis from Aix-Marseille University in France. She offers sessions in English, Portuguese and French.
Camila Albuquerque
Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology | Registered Psychologist AHPRA | Registered Counsellor ACA | Member of AAPi | Medicare Registered.
Mariana Marques
Psychotherapist | Psychoanalyst
Bachelor Degree in Psychology | Registered Psychotherapist ACA | Australian Counselling Association. She offers sessions in Portuguese
Mayara Moreira
Nutritionist
Bachelor Degree in Nutrition 2009 | Postgraduate in Parenteral and Enteral Nutritional Therapy and Clinical Nutrition 2011 | Postgraduate in Phytotherapy 2016
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Services
Chiropractic 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.
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.
Sports and 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.
Hypervolt
Hypervolt is a percussion massager that delivers three speeds of rapid percussion to relieve tension and accelerate warm-up and recovery. Percussive stimulation provides comprehensive relief by reaching both the superficial and deep muscle fibers. Helping to relieve muscle pain, stiffness and soreness.
Education is the key
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
High quality Supplements
Our clinic work with recognised top manufacturers and high technology in the field of natural health products and Healthcare Professional education. We ensure that we provide products that our patients can trust for quality and effectiveness.
Foot Levelers
Foot Levelers are custom made foot orthotics a that improves balance and increase functionality. There are all type of orthotics to fit every shoe style. From high heels to joggers, thongs to work shoes, foot levelers has the answer for your feet.
Psychology
What is Psychology? Psychology is the study of the human mind and its wide-ranging functions and influences. Psychological research advances our understanding of human emotion, personality, intelligence, memory, perception, cognition, attention, and motivation, as well as the biological processes that drive these human functions and behaviours. In essence, psychology studies individuals and groups to better understand how people, communities and societies function and ways to help them thrive. https://psychology.org.au/for-the-public/about-psychology/what-is-psychology
Common Complaints
I picked up a pen from the ground and my back locked"
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Causes of Lower Back Pain are: • Disc herniation, bulges • Osteoarthritis • Facet syndromes • Muscular tension • Ligament sprain • Non-specific low back painLower 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!
I always had this shoulder pain but its increasingly worsening I can lie on my side anymore."
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Common shoulder injuries are: • Supraspinatus tears • tendinopathy • Bursitis • Rotor Cuff lesions • A/C joint sprains • arthritis • Shoulder impingement syndromeShoulder 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!
I'm a runner and knee began hurting when I increased my Km's and/or intensity""
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Common knee problems are: • Patello-femoral syndrome • Meniscus tears • ACL ligament tears • Osteoarthritis • ITB friction syndromeKnee 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.
I twisted my ankle at soccer""
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Some common Ankle and Foot injuries are: • Ankle ligament Sprains • Achilles tendinopathy • Plantar fasciitis/fasciosis • Heel spurs • Osteoarthritis ankle and toesAnkle 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!
I'm getting pain and tingling to my hand and fingers when I wake up in the morning"
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Common wrist and elbow 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!
I slept in a funny position and I cannot move my neck."
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Causes of Neck Pain are: • Disc herniation, bulges • Osteoarthritis • Facet syndromes • Muscular tension • Ligament sprain • Poor work ergonomicsNeck pain can just come on acutely. At times even the slightest turn of the head and neck causes extreme pain and very scary. Other times it can come on over time in a more chronic scenario. Years of poor posture or even an unresolved niggling neck pain can become chronic. Common neck complaints are usually from looking down at your phone (Text-neck), poor workdesk ergonomics , as a result of a car accidents with whip-lash injury, and even Jiu-jitsu injuries. Let us know how we can help you at Chirofix.
Contact
- 154 New Canterbury Road, Petersham New South Wales, Australia
- 10 min from Petersham or Lewishan station
- 02 9569 65 69
- reception@chirofix.com.au
- MONDAY: 10AM to 7PM TUESDAY: 8AM to 7PM WEDNESDAY: 10AM to 7PM THURSDAY: 12:00pm to 7pm FRIDAY: 9AM to 6PM SATURDAY: 8AM to 3PM
About
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.
Care
ADJUST
Chiropractic Adjustment Adjust stands for the Chiropractic adjustment. It is a maneuver done by hand or using an adjusting instrument. An adjustment has numerous therapeutic effect to our body. It is the primary tool of the Chiropractor, however at Chirofix we are not limited to just using the adjustment. An adjustment is applied to joint fixations, it a skilled movement 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 joint fixation and movement dysfunction in our skeletal system. - Restoring biomechanical Function and improvement in range of motion - Helps with inter-articular adhesions - Natural Analgesic Effects & Change in para-spinal muscle neurological activity - Reduces muscle tension surrounding joint muscles. - Helps remove inter-articular joint block/restriction, reducing pain and restoring function.
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 uses a vast variety of soft tissue release techniques to suit each patient and each condition. Some of these techniques are: Trigger point technique Passive and active release Dry needling (using acupuncture needles) Sliding frictions kneading Cupping Instrument-assisted techniques (Gua-sha tools)
STRENGTHEN
Strengthen Chirofix final and vital pillar to care is, strengthening. To strengthen is the key to "fixing" for the longer term. Rehabilitation exercises are prescribed to get your muscular system functioning as normal. These are exercises that require focus and determination, therefore we add convenience and use a high tech app called physiapp. With Physiapp your exercises are sent to your mailbox, and you can access this app anytime on various devices, and view the exercise video as many times as you would like.
Fees
Chiropractic Initial Consultation
- All health funds accepted - HICAPS
- BUPA Members FIrst provider
- HCF More for backs program
Chiropractic Standard Consultation
- All health funds accepted - HICAPS
- BUPA Members FIrst provider
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NormaTec - Compression Therapy
- Normatec leg PULSE 2.0 Compression boots 30min
- •Post training recovery •Swelling • Increase circulation
- • Warm up pre-workout • Reduce pain and soreness
Online Booking
F.A.Q
Do you need areferral?
Does my private health fund cover Chiropractic?
International students with overseas student health cover (OSHC) sometimes covers Chiropractic.
BUPA OSHC: usually cover Chiropractic
AHM OSHC: at times
NIB OSHC: does not cover
Graduate Visa holders: You need to have "Extras" included in your cover also depends on which health fund.
What payment methods are available at Chirofix?
Is there parking available at Chirofix?
Can I be late of miss an appointment?
A cancellation/no show fee may apply.
