Combining Chiropractic Unley

Unley chiropractic care that actually makes sense

At Combining Chiropractic Unley, based in the Southside Clinic, we believe in a patient first approach to pain relief and recovery. We understand that you’re looking for an Adelaide Chiro to provide effective hands on care & supportive advice to help you achieve a swift recovery. That’s why we offer a common sense & modern approach to chiropractic care; combining it with diagnosis & therapies from medicine, physiotherapy, osteopathy, podiatry & massage. We focus on applying the latest research within our unique mixed modality technique.

Patient Education: We empower you to take control of your health by providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage your condition and prevent future problems. We do not believe in regular ‘preventative’ consultations. We treat you directly for pain relief, give you the strategies to manage your own condition & in cases where indicated refer onward for further investigation &/or complex intervention.

Same or Next Day Appointments: Due to our unique approach whereby we do not believe in regular preventative therapy. We can generally offer same or next day appointments.

Evidence-Based Practice: We base our treatments on the most current research. This means you receive care that is not only effective but also safe. We believe Chiropractic has it’s place in physical therapy but is limited in what it can achieve in isolation. That’s why we believe in Combining Chiropractic with other techniques. Their sum value is greater than their parts. Using this approach, over many years, we have seen amazing results where a single modality approach has failed.

Comprehensive Assessment: We go beyond simply addressing your symptoms. We conduct thorough assessments to identify the root causes of your pain, allowing us to create a personalised approach. As such allow 1 hour for your initial consult to allow correct diagnosis & application of indicated strategies.

Focus on Results: Our goal is to offer you efficient care via both direct, hands on & supportive hands off strategies for effective pain relief.

Collaborative Care: We believe in working with other healthcare professionals to provide you with the best possible care. We’re happy to collaborate with your GP, physiotherapist, massage therapist, exercise physiologist or other specialists to ensure a coordinated approach to your health.

Services

Conditions We Commonly Treat:

We provide care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

Back pain
Neck pain
Headaches
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Sports injuries
Arthritis-related pain
Disc Bulges & Disc Annular Fissures
Discogenic pain
Vertigo [Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo & Cervicogenic Vertigo]
TMJ Syndrome [Jaw pain]

Our Techniques include:

Soft Tissue Therapy: Techniques such as pressure point, deep tissue and myofascial release to address muscle tension and improve tissue health.
Spinal Manipulation/Mobilisation: Gentle, hands-on techniques to improve joint movement and reduce pain.
Therapeutic Exercise: Customised exercise programs to strengthen supporting muscles, improve flexibility, and prevent future problems.
Spinal Shape Analysis: We assess your skeletal shape [the chassis as I like to call it] and provide appropriate interventions as required. Heel lifts to correct short leg if present, guidance on managing non-short leg asymmetries and targeted strengthening to reduce the effects of spinal abnormalities. Such shapes in the spine are not able to be changed externally. Lying on a treatment table monthly will achieve relief but the shape remains & its gradual symptoms will reoccur. To slow & even prevent such pain returning passive & active interventions as mentioned above are critical. Otherwise you become ‘addicted’ to regular treatments for relief.
McKenzie MDT: As developed by NZ Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, this unique approach to musculoskeletal pain, in particular discogenic pain, integrates seamlessly with our hands on therapy. It provides a framework of patient controlled exercises to allow the body to recover efficiently from injury.

Why Choose Us?

At Combining Chiropractic, you’ll experience a welcoming and supportive environment where your symptoms are diagnosed and addressed with accuracy. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality care, using a modern, evidence-based approach. We strive to help you achieve an efficient recovery from pain, so you can get back to doing the things you love.

Take the First Step Towards a Better You

If you’re looking for a someone who actively seeks to treat the actual cause of your pain rather than just provide pain relief then we encourage you to contact us today. Schedule a consultation and let us help you start your journey of effective pain relief & prevention.

Effective chiropractic care in Unley

Natasha Down (chiro) has 25+ years post-graduate clinical experience. She is married to Damian, a Launceston based chiro. They have an Amelie: an above average goal keeper & an Owen: an engineer in progress. They previously owned Day Chiropractic in Geelong VIC for 10 years & Combining Chiropractic Launceston for 13 years & counting.

Natasha has entered a new & exciting but somewhat unexpected phase of her life, leaving Combining Chiropractic Launceston as Amelie joins Adelaide United for the Women’s A-League 2025/2026 season, as the next huge step in her soccer goalkeeping development. We cannot thank them enough for the warm welcome & supportive but challenging environment they have provided.