Not at all. You are free to see a chiropractor on your own accord. However, if your GP decides that chiropractic care is the best option for you, your GP can provide you with up to 5 EPC (enhanced primary care) visits which are covered by Medicare.

No two people are the same, therefore, no two treatment plans are the same. Based on our Chiropractor Dr John Grace's findings from your history and the examination process, we will cater a treatment plan specifically tailored to you.

‘Remarkably’ according to a New Zealand study.

The New Zealand Government published an objective study of chiropractic. Many issues were studied, including cost effectiveness, chiropractic education and training, safety issues, and patient satisfaction.

Among other things, the resulting 377 page document concluded that chiropractic would have a positive influence on the health of a country.

The commission investigated two safety issues that had been commonly raised by chiropractic critics. The first being the safety of chiropractic spinal adjustments, and the second, the notion that seeking chiropractic care delays medical treatment. After extensive inquiry, the researchers found both safety concerns to be unfounded. Because of the lack of evidence to the contrary, the commissioners determined chiropractic care to be remarkably safe.

Chiropractic in New Zealand Report of the Commission of Inquiry, 1979, Page 78.

Our patients present to us with many different conditions including but not limited to; lower back pain both acute and chronic pain, chronic lumbar disc injuries (including disc herniation, sciatica, numbness pins and needles in the legs), cervical neck disc injuries, headaches, migraines, shoulder pain, sporting injuries, workplace injuries, post motor vehicle accident. We also see patients with degeneration or arthritis of the spine, hips, and knees, osteoarthritis and other muscle complaints.

Prior to your first visit you will be required to fill out our new patient form. On your first visit you will meet with Dr John Grace to discuss your current health concerns. He will ask you additional questions about your health and history to get a clear picture of your entire health profile.

From there we will complete a comprehensive, neurological, postural, orthopedic, and chiropractic examination on you, to help correctly diagnose your problem.

After gathering information about your complaint it may be relevant to consider imaging to help confirm the diagnosis. If you already have images Dr John will assess them, and if further information is required, he may refer you for X-rays or an MRI.

You will be asked to schedule a follow up appointment where after careful consideration of all of your information Dr John will deliver your Report of Findings including diagnosis, proposed management, and options for your care, any consents required and begin treatment if appropriate.

Spine Studios is located at Shop 1 - 982 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD 4061

There is ample off-street parking available located in and around The Gap Village precinct (where Coles and Aldi are located)