Melbourne Sports & Spinal

Melbourne Sports & Spinal operates from 114 Fulton Rd, Blackburn South, serving as a preferred chiropractic clinic for spine and sports injuries within the local community. Dr Peter Ganakas leads the practice, bringing over 20 years of experience as a chiropractor. The clinic has earned trust within the Blackburn, Burwood, Box Hill, Vermont, and Forest Hill communities by spending necessary time to accurately diagnose the cause of pain or symptoms, utilising an approach that integrates spine, joint, muscle, and exercise therapy.

The practice offers treatment for patients presenting with low back, hip and pelvic conditions, sports injuries, spine injuries, and general spine, joint and muscle conditions. Clinical services include chiropractic therapy, physical therapy, spinal manipulation, chiropractic adjustments, and sports injury treatment. Muscle and soft tissue therapy techniques comprise trigger point therapy, soft tissue techniques, trigger point dry needling, and muscle therapy. Exercise therapy and exercise rehabilitation form part of the available services, alongside nutritional support.

Melbourne Sports & Spinal provides care for athletes, sports injury patients, and residents of the surrounding suburbs. The location offers convenience for Blackburn residents with plenty of parking available on site. Consulting hours run Monday through Wednesday from 07:00 to 17:00, Thursday from 07:00 to 17:30, Friday from 07:00 to 17:00, and Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Payment processing is available through HICAPS for immediate private health fund rebates, and the clinic accepts WorkSafe and TAC claims. The team has experience working with patients presenting with muscle and soft tissue issues and general chiropractic conditions.