Back2life Chiropractic & Health

Back2life Chiropractic & Health is a chiropractic clinic at Shop 10, 216 Princes Highway, Sylvania, in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. Founded in 2005, the practice describes its approach as holistic, bringing chiropractic care together with acupuncture and massage, tailored to the person on each visit. Patients come from Sylvania and neighbouring suburbs such as Miranda, Gymea, Caringbah and Kirrawee, and the clinic welcomes people of all ages.

The practice is led by its founder and principal chiropractor, Dr Michael Fordham. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales (1992) and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University (1996), and has been registered as a chiropractor with AHPRA since January 1996, giving him around 30 years in practice. Dr Fordham first came to chiropractic after a sports injury at 16, and sport has remained a thread through his career: the practice notes that he spent a decade as chiropractor to the Cronulla Sharks, worked at Rugby League World Cup level, and practised in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, earlier in his career. Alongside his chiropractic training he has completed further study in acupuncture, including coursework through the Australian Medical Acupuncture Training Centre. Dr Conner McNally, who holds a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University, also practises at the clinic.

Back pain, neck pain, headaches and sports injuries are the main reasons people visit. Consultations run for 30 minutes, and a first visit begins with a detailed history and physical assessment covering posture, movement and previous injuries, with the findings and a management plan discussed before ongoing care. Where another type of practitioner would be a better fit, the clinic refers within its network of local health professionals, including naturopaths, podiatrists and exercise physiologists. No referral is needed to book.

Appointments are arranged by phone on (02) 9531 2131 or through the contact form on the practice website. Fees are not published online, so it is best to ask the clinic directly about current consultation costs.