Less Common Condition
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.
Chiropractors Who List Arthritis
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Errol Street Chiropractic Centre
Open SaturdayTraction Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Atlas Chiropractic Body Clinic
Open SaturdayWorkCover From $120 Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Natural Balance Chiropractic
Open SaturdayManual adjustments Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Physimed Health (Physio,Chiro & Remedial massage)
Open SaturdayOpen Sunday Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Dr Sally Foo Chiropractor
Open Sunday From $150 Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Beyond Better Health
Open SaturdayJoint Manipulation From $125 Why listed: the clinic lists arthritis
The Body Box Essendon
Open SaturdayMassage therapy Fees not published Why listed: the clinic lists arthritis
Melbourne Chiropractor
Open SaturdayNDIS Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Luna Chiropractic & Wellness
HICAPSOpen Saturday From $80 Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Police Road Chiro: Noble Park Chiropractor
HICAPSOpen Saturday Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Restore Health Chiropractic & Myotherapy
Open SaturdayDiversified Manual From $120 Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Balcombe Functional Health
Applied KinesiologyFunctional Medicine From $190 Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Happy, Healthy Families Chiropractic
HICAPSActivator Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Belmore Chiropractic
Open SaturdaySpinal Adjustments Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritis
Align HQ
Open SaturdayF.R.C. From $95 Why listed: the clinic lists arthritis
KHOVA Chiropractic
Open SaturdayDrop piece Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritisThe Back and Posture Clinic Sunshine
Open Saturday Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritisSummit Chiropractic and Health Richmond
HICAPSDry Needling From $160 Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritisConnect Chiropractic, Dr Nicole Hudson
HICAPSOpen Saturday Fees not published Why listed: the clinic's site mentions arthritisAbout 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.