The practice of chiropractic focuses on the connection between structure of the body and function of the body, and how the structure and function preserve and restore health.

The movable bones of the spine protect the vital information travelling from the brain to the rest of the body. If these movable bones are not functioning well, or restricted, the messages from the brain may be impaired. This dysfunction can cause incorrect or insufficient information to the tissues and organs throughout the body.

The chiropractic approach to improve health is to locate and help reduce interference to your natural state of being healthy. Chiropractors use manual treatments, referred to as spinal adjustments, to remove these restrictions in the joints of the spine. Once the mechanical structure of the spine is working properly, the body is better able to maintain its own health and well-being.

Chiropractic Education in Australia

Central Queensland University (Mackay and Brisbane) offer a 3 year Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) which provides the basis for entry into a 2 year, post-graduate, Master of Clinical Chiropractic.

RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria offer a 5 year Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic). This is offered as a double degree.

Macquarie University in Sydney, New South Wales offer a 3 year Bachelor of Chiropractic Science which provides the basis for entry into a 2 year Master of Chiropractic.

Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia offer a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chiropractic Science + Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic (BClinChiro). This is offered as a double degree.

Successful completion of the whole program of study from each university is required for professional registration as a chiropractor.

A chiropractic adjustment can be performed by hand or with a special chiropractic tool called an Activator. An adjustment is made to a joint that is fixated, tight, “locked up”, or just not moving properly. The adjustment is aimed at increasing motion to the joint to regain normal motion and function. Chiropractic adjustments allow Chiropractors to treat a wide range of conditions, sporting injuries and common health problems including back and neck pain, headaches/migraines, knee, wrist and shoulder pain; to more complicated neural problems such as sciatica, carpel tunnel or disc problems.

At Logan Village Chiropractic we use a range of different treatment techniques. Our techniques are safe, gentle and effective. Our treatment techniques range from low force techniques to manual adjusting methods, which gives us the ability to treat patients from young to old and everyone in between; as well as athletes ranging from weekend warriors to the elite and professional levels.

Joint dysfunction of the body neglected for long periods of time may require ongoing supportive care for optimum spinal function. If these joint dysfunctions are long-standing problems they are often associated with muscle weakness or tightness, soft tissue damage and degenerative changes to the spine or other joints. Therefore several treatments may be required. This is dependent on: how much work you wish to do yourself, with exercise and lifestyle changes; your bodies response to treatment and the length of time you have had your condition.

There are three phases of Chiropractic care:

Phase One: also known as crisis care or pain care – focuses on symptomatic relief by addressing pain and improved mobility.

Phase Two: also known as corrective care - aims at correcting long-term causes of your condition, like posture dysfunction, ergonomic set up or muscular imbalance.

Phase Three: also known as maintenance/preventative care - focuses on maintaining the benefits achieved in treatment in phase one and/or two and aids in preventing recurring problems.

This is an interesting question which pops up in the chiropractic community often.

At Logan Village Chiropractic we assess the spine by taking a complete history, postural assessment, spinal assessment (palpation) and appropriate orthopaedic testing if there are no contraindications we will treat. 

However if the Chiropractor determines that X-rays are indicated you will be referred to a radiology clinic. All X-rays done at a radiology clinic are bulked billed through Medicare. 

For 2 region spinal imaging:
Exact radiology is located at Jimboomba and Beenleigh
Qld X-ray are located at Browns Plains and Beenleigh.

For full spine imaging:
QLD X-ray is located at Cooparoo

For those who wish to know more, this is an interesting article about current evidence for spinal X-ray use in the chiropractic profession: a narrative review https://chiromt.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12998-018-0217-8

Dr Nicole Urmston (Chiropractor) Dr Kate Urmston (Chiropractor)
AHPRA Registration: CHI0002270814 AHPRA Registration: CHI0002711196
Provider Number: 5662173H Provider Number: 6512801L

Our time at Logan Village Chiropractic is valuable, as is yours. 

We ask that you please provide at least 2 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling of any appointments. We reserve the right to charge for any appointments that are missed without notice.

If you miss an initial consultation without notice you will only be able to book once more. If you miss the rebooked initial you will be referred to another Chiropractic office for your chiropractic needs.

If you are a regular patient who misses 3 appointments without notice, you will be referred to another chiropractic office for your chiropractic needs.

Thank you for understanding