Evidence-based chiropractic for back pain, neck pain, sciatica and headaches - with on-site digital X-ray at Mooloolaba and chiropractors and physiotherapists working side by side.
Chiropractic has been practised for over a hundred years - but modern chiropractic bears little resemblance to a century, or even two decades, ago.
Today, most chiropractors use advanced diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, MRI, motion scans and CT scans to diagnose dysfunction of the spine and other areas of the body, and use well-researched methods to correct them. At Absolute Health, our Mooloolaba clinic has on-site digital X-ray so we can investigate accurately, on the spot.
We also measure movement rather than estimate it. All of our chiropractors use MotionIQ routinely. It records how far and how freely each region of your spine moves, down to a fraction of a degree, and we re-measure later in your care so you can see the range coming back instead of taking our word for it. Joints that lose normal motion are at real risk of degenerative change over time, which is why restoring movement is the goal.
Modern chiropractic is the assessment and treatment of any condition affecting the movement of the spine - and other parts of the body too. While chiropractors are highly trained in spinal care, ours also treat knees, hips, shoulders and other areas. It is the diagnosis and treatment of any condition affecting movement, function or pain in the musculoskeletal system.
Our Sunshine Coast chiropractors will often refer to, or work closely with, our physiotherapists to get the best results and resolve your condition fast.
Dealing with this on the Sunshine Coast?
Our chiropractors and physiotherapists treat this every day in Mooloolaba and Nambour — same-day appointments are often available.
At your initial consultation at Absolute Health, your chiropractor will:
A full medical history relevant to the condition you're seeing us for.
An examination that may include neurological, orthopaedic and muscle testing.
Range-of-motion scans or on-site digital X-rays to assess your condition where required.
Clear recommendations for the treatment needed to get you the best result.
In most cases - where safe and appropriate - treatment is performed at your initial consultation. In rare circumstances, further testing may be required first.
If you're looking for a chiropractor in either Mooloolaba or Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, give us a call. Not sure if chiropractic is right for you? Ask for a call back from one of our chiropractors to discuss your case - and we'll be honest about whether chiropractic or physiotherapy may suit you better.
We keep room in the diary for new and urgent cases. Call before midday and we'll do our best to see you the same day at Mooloolaba or Nambour.
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See how our chiropractors and physiotherapists work together to get you the best result.
Often the better starting point when a joint feels locked or restricted, movement is sharply limited, or pain centres on the spine itself - acute low back episodes, a stiff neck, headaches driven by the neck.
Often the better starting point for muscle and tendon injuries, rehab after surgery or sport, recurring strains that need strengthening, and problems where movement retraining matters most.
Not sure? Book either - our chiropractors and physiotherapists share one roof and one plan, and we'll tell you straight if the other discipline (or neither) suits you better. No referral needed to switch.
“Great service and knowledge from Dr Smith - he helped me with my back issues and after 3 visits I was back to normal again. Best chiropractor on the Sunshine Coast.”
“Thank you Matthew, the first session and I already feel so much better. For me it is a matter of trust, to be able to relax and have a neck manipulation.”
“Over the years I've been to a few different chiropractors and he was the best.”
That sound is just gas releasing from the joint - nothing is cracking. All our chiropractors are AHPRA-registered, we explain every technique before we use it, and gentle low-force options are available if you'd rather avoid manual adjustments altogether.
Only if it is clinically indicated - most patients do not. When imaging genuinely helps, our Mooloolaba clinic has a purpose-built full-spine digital X-ray at a fraction of the dose of conventional film, so you can be imaged and treated in the same visit.
We keep room in the diary for new and acute patients six days a week. Call before midday and we can usually fit you in the same day at Mooloolaba or Nambour.
No referral is needed to see us privately. HICAPS is on the spot for instant private health rebates, and eligible Medicare care-plan patients are bulk billed.
No. You'll get an honest diagnosis, a realistic timeline and a clear price for each visit - and you decide how far to take it. We measure progress with MotionIQ movement analysis, so you can see whether care is working instead of taking our word for it.
Broadly: chiropractic for joint restriction and spine-centred pain, physiotherapy for muscle, tendon and rehab work. Both are under our roof, so if you book the wrong one we simply walk you down the hall - no second referral, no starting again.
Same-day appointments are often available at our Mooloolaba and Nambour clinics. Book online in under a minute, or give us a call.
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