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Arthritis in Melbourne

Chiropractors manage arthritis with gentle joint mobilisation, soft-tissue therapy, and tailored exercise programs to maintain mobility, reduce pain, and slow functional decline.

449 practitioners Melbourne, VIC

Chiropractors Who Treat Arthritis

Align Chiropractic
Activator Method Athletes & Sports

Align Chiropractic

South Melbourne VIC 3205, VIC
5.0
41 reviews
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Activator Method Athletes & Sports Back Pain +21 more
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Penny Seuren
Open Saturday Female Practitioner

Penny Seuren

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
5.0
1 reviews
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Open Saturday Female Practitioner
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Your Chiro
Back Pain Health Fund Rebates

Your Chiro

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, VIC
5.0
35 reviews
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Back Pain Health Fund Rebates Neck Pain +1 more
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Sportspinal Health
Sports Injury Spinal Decompression

Sportspinal Health

Hawthorn VIC 3122, VIC
5.0
39 reviews
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Sports Injury Spinal Decompression Allied Health Services +1 more
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MEDICUS
Allied Health Services

MEDICUS

Balwyn North VIC 3104, VIC
5.0
3 reviews
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Allied Health Services
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Athletic Spine
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Athletic Spine

Brunswick VIC 3056, VIC
5.0
20 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday
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Flex Spinal
Spinal Decompression Open Saturday

Flex Spinal

Glen Iris VIC 3146, VIC
5.0
13 reviews
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Spinal Decompression Open Saturday
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Melbourne Sports & Spinal
Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports

Melbourne Sports & Spinal

Blackburn South VIC 3130, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports Health Fund Rebates +5 more
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Move Well Health
Back Pain Family-Friendly

Move Well Health

Albert Park VIC 3206, VIC
4.9
44 reviews
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Back Pain Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +7 more
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Brunswick Health
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Brunswick Health

Brunswick West VIC 3055, VIC
4.9
388 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday
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Back Into Health
Acupuncture Family-Friendly

Back Into Health

Blackburn North VIC 3130, VIC
4.9
64 reviews
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Acupuncture Family-Friendly Headache & Migraine +6 more
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Kirsh Chiropractic
Back Pain Headache & Migraine

Kirsh Chiropractic

Blackburn VIC 3130, VIC
4.9
100 reviews
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Back Pain Headache & Migraine Health Fund Rebates +3 more
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Think Chiropractic
Back Pain Headache & Migraine

Think Chiropractic

Hampton Park VIC 3976, VIC
4.8
137 reviews
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Back Pain Headache & Migraine Health Fund Rebates +3 more
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City Health
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

City Health

Melbourne VIC 3000, VIC
4.7
66 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday
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Bayswater Health
Cold Laser Therapy Cupping Therapy

Bayswater Health

Bayswater VIC 3153, VIC
4.5
2 reviews
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Cold Laser Therapy Cupping Therapy Dry Needling +6 more
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Chirocentre
Early Morning Family-Friendly

Chirocentre

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
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Early Morning Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +1 more
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About Arthritis

Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in Australia, affecting over 3.6 million people. The most common form, osteoarthritis, involves the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion. While arthritis cannot be cured, chiropractic care plays a valuable role in managing symptoms, maintaining joint function, and improving quality of life.

Chiropractic treatment for arthritis focuses on preserving and restoring joint mobility through gentle mobilisation techniques, reducing muscle tension and spasm around affected joints with soft-tissue therapy, and improving overall biomechanics to reduce abnormal stress on arthritic joints. Your chiropractor will tailor the treatment approach to the severity of your arthritis, using low-force techniques and avoiding aggressive adjustments on significantly degenerated joints. Exercise prescription is a critical component of arthritis management, and your chiropractor will design a program that includes range-of-motion exercises, strengthening work, and appropriate cardiovascular activity. Research in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage supports exercise and manual therapy as effective conservative treatments for osteoarthritis.

Your chiropractor will also provide advice on weight management, anti-inflammatory nutrition, joint protection strategies, and when appropriate, the use of heat and cold therapy. For patients with inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, chiropractic care is modified accordingly and delivered in coordination with your rheumatologist. Regular chiropractic care can help arthritis patients remain active, independent, and comfortable for longer.

Arthritis FAQs

Is it safe to see a chiropractor if I have arthritis?

Yes. Chiropractors are trained to modify their techniques for patients with arthritis, using gentle, low-force methods that are safe and appropriate for degenerative joints. Treatment focuses on maintaining mobility and function rather than forceful manipulation.

Can chiropractic care slow down arthritis?

While chiropractic care cannot reverse arthritis, maintaining joint mobility and proper biomechanics through regular treatment may help slow functional decline. Combined with exercise and weight management, chiropractic care can help you maintain an active lifestyle despite arthritis.

What type of arthritis can chiropractors treat?

Chiropractors most commonly treat osteoarthritis, which is the wear-and-tear form of arthritis. They can also provide supportive care for patients with inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, working in coordination with rheumatologists to ensure safe and appropriate management.

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