We are a local chiropractic clinic in Cairns offering effective treatments to help you do what you love without pain or discomfort.

Opening hours: 

Monday 8am to 6pm
Tuesday 8am to 6pm 
Wednesday 8am to 6pm
Thursday 8pm to 6pm
Friday 8am to 6pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday – Closed

Conditions We Can Treat

Our Cairns chiropractic care involves gentle, targeted treatments to address musculoskeletal pain, including injuries or concerns specific to bones, joints, and the spine.

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the top causes of workplace disability in Australia. Our Cairns chiropractors use manual therapy and adjustments to relieve pain, restore movement and reduce stiffness. We see it all the time — and we know how to fix it.

Neck & Shoulder Pain

Neck and shoulder pain often originates from sprains and strains caused by long hours of sitting at school or work with poor posture, but can also result from a sports injury. We apply massages to relieve muscle tension and carry out adjustments to correct any misalignments.

Headaches

Certain types of headaches that do not fade naturally with time, such as tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, migraines and TMJ, are linked to misalignments in the spinal column. Spinal Works chiropractic care effectively treats persistent headaches, releasing trapped tension and helping you remain headache-free.

Hip Pain/Sciatica

Hip pain is commonly associated with sciatica, impact injuries, and poor posture. We can provide an accurate diagnosis for the cause of hip pain and deliver a chiropractic treatment plan to alleviate discomfort, restore a full range of movement, and prevent hip pain from recurring.

Knee Pain

Knee pain can be caused by acute injury or an ongoing condition and is often exacerbated by imbalances in the musculoskeletal system that result in increased pressure on the knee joint. Chiropractic care involves soft tissue manipulation to relieve pain and reduce swelling, as well as adjustments to restore balance to the knee joint and surrounding muscles.

Disc bulge/Herniation

A disc bulge or disc herniation can be a persistent source of intense pain. A bulging disc occurs when the soft inner part of the disc pushes outward, deforming it. Disc herniation happens when there is a rupture in the disc's outer surface, representing a more severe condition. Both disc bulge and disc herniation require chiropractic treatment for pain relief and recovery.

Paediatric Chiropractic

Spinal Works provides paediatric chiropractic care for children, toddlers, and babies. Our chiropractic treatments for children are gentle and tailored to early development needs, such as posture correction.

Pregnancy Chiropractic

We provide chiropractic care tailored to the needs of new and expecting mothers. The body undergoes significant changes during pre- and post-pregnancy, commonly resulting in musculoskeletal conditions that affect the spine, pelvis, and lower back. Pregnancy chiropractic care offers relief from aches and pains while adjusting any misalignments for a safer and more comfortable pregnancy.

Spinal Work is a local chiropractic clinic in Cairns delivering evidence-based chiropractic treatments to help individuals live without being held back by pain or discomfort. We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including back or neck pain, spinal conditions like Scoliosis, and imbalances across the body. Our skilled team of Cairns chiropractors will identify the source of the pain, apply treatments to relieve it, and create a plan for long-term recovery.

The focus of chiropractic care goes beyond addressing spinal-related conditions — it’s about ensuring proper balance, alignment, and freedom of movement across the entire body. Our chiropractors have a holistic approach that addresses both the symptoms of pain and the root cause for a better outcome. Book an initial consultation with us to start your journey towards pain-free living.

Spinal Works Cairns Chiropractors are ambassadors of the Gonstead Chiropractic technique, credited as an effective treatment approach for quickly reducing pain and inflammation. Using the Gonstead technique, we apply precise spinal adjustments to restore alignment within the nervous system, alleviate pain, and address the root cause of the condition. Our patients experience long-lasting relief from pain and enjoy improved function and overall health as a result of Gonstead chiropractic treatments.

Meet Your Townsville Chiropractors

Our Team
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. Ken Lai
Dr. Mei Chiropractor

Local chiropractor with an interest in paediatrics and helping young patients and their families to address chiropractic pain and issues.

Dr. Mei

Assistance Programs

We welcome Enhance Primary Care (EPC) Plans, Department of Veterans Affair (DVA) referrals and all private health covers.

Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC)
Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC)

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.

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Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)

Chiropractic services help to manage conditions of the spine and musculoskeletal system. They aim to restore mobility and alleviate pain and reduce muscle tightness. 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
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WorkCover Queensland
WorkCover Queensland

Our chiropractors are registered WorkCover providers, committed to making your recovery as seamless as possible. Bring your Work Capacity Certificate from your GP, and we’ll handle the rest, coordinating with your GP and WorkCover case officer to ensure a smooth process.

Our focus is on relieving pain, restoring mobility, and preventing re-injury. We tailor treatment and rehabilitation programs to speed up your recovery and help you return to work confidently.

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Private Health Insurance Providers We accept all Health Funds and are a Member's Choice Provider for Medibank Insurance.

How We Deliver Chiropractic Treatments

Our goal is to help you find lasting relief from pain to enjoy your life to the fullest. Our chiropractic treatment process can be summarised in three steps:

Step 1
Identifying the cause of pain

We conduct detailed assessments, using physical observation, X-rays, ultrasound, and posture scans to find and identify the source of the pain.

Step 2
Tailored treatments

We develop a treatment plan based on the underlying condition, which may include precise spinal adjustments, flexibility exercises, and manual therapy massages. The goal of treatment is always to stop pain and reduce symptoms of discomfort.

Step 3
Regular monitoring

We help our patients remain pain-free through regular check-ups to monitor the condition of the affected areas and ensure proper function and overall health.