Frequently Asked Questions

Chiropractic is a safe and natural therapy suitable for everyone. New patients will receive a personalized care plan tailored to their age, build, and health concerns. The practitioner will take the time to conduct a thorough health review, perform a physical assessment, and provide the appropriate treatment. We streamline everything down to make every visit easy and simple.

Posture Patterns supports all those payment types and claims including TAC, work compensation and management plans.

Come normally to the appointment in comfortable clothes. Wear short sleeves if the area of concern cannot be examined. We recomend no food 30mins before the visit. You may bring any medical images or materials that may help with the treatment

Chiropractic is safe and effective for everyone. Each patient will be assessed uniquely and will be given the appropriate treatment. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our services.

Following a chiropractic adjustment it is very common to feel some soreness. It can last up to 48hrs but when it resolves your body will feel much better. Each patient will receive personalised aftercare instruction following their appointment. In general it is good to stay active, go for short walks and rest when necessary following chiropractic treatment.

Posture Patterns is easily accessible from the Bourke Street mall by walking and tram. We are located in central Melbourne, opposite to Telstra on: Level 3/255 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, 3000.

The click or popping sound that is often heard during an adjustment is gas releasing from the joint. Quite commonly, areas of the body holding large amounts of body weight can feel stiff like pressure is building up. This is what Chiropractor can easily help with! A good thing to note is that a good adjustment does not need the pop or clicking sound present. What is more important is that adjustment was as precise as possible, in the right direction and in the right area.

Each patient will vary depending on the health goal and complaint. Pain reduction for a new episode can take as little as a few treatment with long standing issues taking more. Most people that discover the benefits of chiropractic will choose to continue to see a chiropractor. They enjoy the way their body moves and feels and want to maintain those gains. Visiting a chiropractor every few months for maintenance is recommended for optimal physical, mental and emotional health. Especially if you do a job that requires a lot of sitting and/or physical labour.

Chiropractors are not medical doctors in terms of prescribing drugs as treatment, but they do find fixable problems on the body and help manage it. Chiropractors in Australia are required 5 years of university study. This gives the practitioner enough training to know if a condition needs attention from a medical physician.

Yes! in fact the scientific literature suggest patients get better outcomes when allied health professionals work together and triage clients. Every health profession offers a different piece to the puzzle. Chiropractors are unique because of their trained knowledge in joint alignment, posture and the nervous system which does not clash with seeing other allied health practitioners.