Gonstead Chiropractic
We are ambassadors of the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique
DVA, EPC and Private Health Funds
We welcome Department of Veterans Affair (DVA) referrals, Enhance Primary Care (EPC) Plan and all private health covers.
No Upfront Payments
We never use pre-scheduling or upfront payment plans
Initial Consultation: $85
Standard Appointment: $75
Better Results Faster
Our goal is to get you out of pain in minimal visits/treatments
Spinal Works Chiropractic Townsville
Spinal Works is a local Townsville Chiropractic care clinic qualified in helping individuals get back to doing what they love – pain-free. Whether it be back pain, neck pain, headaches, poor posture, or an existing spinal condition like sciatica, our chiropractors can identify the cause of the pain, eliminate the pain, and ultimately treat the underlying problem.
Chiropractic care is all about realigning the joints and bones, relieving pain, and increasing the range of motion. A good chiropractor will not just treat the symptoms – but will address the root of the cause. At Spinal Works, our team are committed to providing lasting relief and improved well-being – which means we’ll always go the extra mile for our Townsville clients.
The Gonstead Technique
At Spinal Works Chiropractic Townsville, we are ambassadors of the Gonstead Chiropractic technique, renowned for its precision and effectiveness in assessing and adjusting the spine. The Gonstead technique focuses on restoring balance within the nervous system, rather than a general approach to spinal adjustments. This approach ensures the most accurate evaluation, finding the cause of your condition and the most effective correction. Our goal is to not just get you pain-free – but to keep you pain-free.
Experience the Gonstead difference today.
EPC – Enhanced Primary Care Plan
What is it?
EPC plan is a Medicare program designed to support a multi-disciplinary approach to complex chronic conditions that are likely to have presented six months or more.
You only have access to a maximum of 5 appointments per calendar year for allied health appointments.
How do I access it?
- Obtain a referral to a chiropractor (Dr. Ken Lai at Spinal Works Chiropractic) from your General Practitioner (GP).
- Get GP to email it to our practice ( info@spinalworks-chiropractic.com.au)
- We will contact you when we have received it to schedule an appointment
- Each appointment you will sign a benefit claiming form to give us the ability to submit the claim on your behalf.
Conditions we treat
Chiropractic care will generally address the bones and joints, but can be used to address all kinds of different musculoskeletal pain:
Back pain
The leading cause of workplace disability in Australia, back pain is extremely prevalent and one of the main injuries we treat at Spinal Works. Chiropractic care can address pain, stiffness, and poor range-of-motion – three of the most common symptoms experienced with back pain. Back pain can be debilitating, but it can be successfully treated with the right expertise.
Neck & shoulder pain
Most neck pain is born out of work, sports, or poor posture. As we spend more time looking at our computers and phones than ever before, neck pain is only becoming more common across different age groups. Spinal Works will find the main cause of your neck and shoulder pain, manually manipulate (massage) the area to relieve pain, and provide a treatment plan that corrects misalignments.
Headaches
Tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, stress headaches, migraines and TMJ – all of these conditions can be successfully managed with the right chiropractor. Chiropractic care for headaches will be tailored to your concerns, lifestyles, and, ultimately, what needs to be done to release the spinal stress and see you headache-free.
Hip & sciatica pain
Hip pain is most commonly caused by sciatica, injury, and poor posture. Spinal Works can address each of these concerns to restore motion, increase flexibility, and alleviate pain to the hip joint and surrounding area.
With the right tools, acute, chronic, and severe sciatica can be successfully treated and managed – chiropractic care is best known for effectively relieving individuals of sciatica pain and symptoms. A chiro can realign the spine and joints to alleviate discomfort, reducing the pressure placed on the sciatic nerve.
Knee pain
Whether it be from a sustained injury or an ongoing condition, chiropractic care can do wonders for ongoing knee pain. Soft tissue manipulation can alleviate swelling and inflammation, while adjustments can address joint issues in the knee area. Spinal Works will conduct an initial assessment to understand the cause of the pain and provide a tailored treatment plan to restore mobility and reduce discomfort.
Disc bulge/herniation
A bulging disc or herniated disc can be incredibly painful. A bulge occurs when the inner portions of the intervertebral disc begin to protrude from the outer wall – causing pain in the back, neck, and even lower legs. A herniated disc is different in that it’s when the nucleus breaks through the annulus – while a bulging disc remains intact. A herniated disc is more likely to cause pain, but both can be extremely uncomfortable. Both conditions can happen anywhere in the spine and are very treatable when working with the right chiropractor.
DVA – Department of Veterans Affairs
Chiropractic services help to manage conditions of the spine and musculoskeletal system. They aim to restore mobility and alleviate pain and reduce muscle tightness.
Who can receive it?
You may be able to receive chiropractic services if you have an assessed clinical need and a:
- Veteran Gold Card; or
- Veteran White Card and your treatment is for an accepted service-related condition
How do I access it?
First, get a referral to a chiropractor covered by the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) from:
- your general practitioner (GP)
- medical specialist
- your treating doctor in hospital
- a hospital discharge planner
Note: Please inform your Doctor if you wish to see a chiropractor (Dr. Ken Lai at Spinal Works Chiropractic) to help manage your musculoskeletal conditions.
After obtaining a referral, please contact us (07 4454 1859) or info@spinalworks-chiropractic.com.au to schedule an appointment. For further information or queries please contact us or visit https://www.dva.gov.au/get-support/health-support/health-services/chiropractic-services
Our approach to Townsville chiropractic care
When you visit Spinal Works, you can expect a dedicated team who are passionate and enthusiastic about getting you back to full health. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs and requirements of each of our patients – rather than jumping in and trying to find a quick band aid fix, we’re all about alleviating pain as well as eliminating the cause of the pain.
Meet your Townsville chiropractors at Spinal Works
Dr. Ken Lai (Chiropractor)
Lead chiropractor and ambassador for the Gonstead System of chiropractic technique. Committed to helping more Townsville locals get back to doing what they love, pain-free.
Dr. Mei (Chiropractor)
Local chiropractor with an interest in paediatrics and helping young patients and their families to address chiropractic pain and issues.
Contact us or Book online
Contact us for more information or book an appointment online. Your path to pain-free living starts with Spinal Works Townsville!
