This page features Sydney chiropractic clinics that also offer remedial massage or myotherapy on site, so you can find soft-tissue and manual therapy under one roof. Below we explain what care typically involves, what happens at a first visit, general price ranges, and how to choose a practitioner. Always check a practitioner's registration on the AHPRA public register and see your GP first if you have any red-flag symptoms.
Offers chiropractic adjustments, remedial massage, and dry needling, addressing back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, posture, and pregnancy-related care. Treatments may include manual therapy and exercise prescription. Online booking available via Cliniko; phone contact provided.
Bondi Junction clinic offering physiotherapy, chiropractic and remedial massage, including manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, exercise rehab, functional movement screening and running assessments. Accepts private health, Medicare EPC, NDIS, workers compensation and CTP claims; online booking available.
Chiropractic clinic in Norwest, NSW offering back and neck pain care, sports chiropractic, posture assessment, dry needling and deep tissue/remedial massage. Techniques include joint mobilisation, manipulation, taping, bracing and electrotherapy. Booking available online or by phone.
Kingsgrove clinic offering chiropractic assessment and treatment, sports chiropractic, remedial massage, and shockwave therapy. Services include spinal adjustments, posture guidance, and imaging referrals (X-ray/MRI). Open Monday to Saturday with online booking and free downloadable ebook available.
Sydney CBD clinic offering combined chiropractic and remedial massage sessions (30-45 min) using techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Stecco Method, cupping, and dry needling. Services include chiropractic adjustments, sports/remedial massage, and pregnancy chiropractic. Online booking available.
Surry Hills clinic offering chiropractic adjustments, remedial massage, dry needling, cupping and assisted stretching for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, sports injuries and posture issues. Online booking via Cliniko and phone booking available.
North Ryde chiropractic clinic offering manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, flexion distraction, postsurgical rehabilitation and DNS exercise therapy. Services address back, neck, sciatic and headache-related complaints and sports injury rehab. Online booking and phone contact available.
Sydney CBD clinic offering chiropractic care (spinal adjustments, posture assessment), remedial massage therapy, and podiatry services including orthotics, shockwave therapy, and sports injury rehabilitation. Accepts private health funds; online booking available.
Many Sydney chiropractic clinics offer remedial massage or myotherapy alongside chiropractic services. Remedial massage focuses on the soft tissues — muscles, tendons and fascia — using techniques such as deep-tissue work, trigger-point therapy, myofascial release and stretching. Chiropractic care commonly involves an assessment of the spine and joints, followed by hands-on techniques that may include manual adjustment (a controlled movement applied to a joint), joint mobilisation (gentler, repeated movements), and soft-tissue work.
These descriptions cover what the care itself involves. A practitioner should explain the approach they propose for you and answer any questions before starting. Techniques are chosen based on your assessment, your preferences and your comfort.
A first appointment usually starts with a case history: the practitioner asks about your reason for coming in, your general health, any past injuries or surgery, medications, and your daily activities or work posture. A physical assessment may follow, which can include looking at how you move, checking ranges of motion, and palpating (feeling) the muscles and joints in the area of concern.
Based on this, the practitioner should talk you through what they've found and outline any proposed care. You should feel free to ask what a session will involve, roughly how many visits might be suggested, and how progress will be reviewed. A good practitioner explains options in plain language and welcomes questions. First visits often run longer than follow-up appointments because of the assessment.
Prices vary between clinics and by session length, so treat the following as a general guide only and confirm fees directly with the clinic before booking.
If you hold private health insurance with an "extras" policy, you may be able to claim a portion of chiropractic and/or remedial massage fees, depending on your cover and any annual limits. Check with your fund about which providers and services are covered. Some people with a chronic condition may be eligible for a Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, which requires a referral from your GP and covers a limited number of allied health visits per year; ask your GP whether this applies to you.
Check AHPRA registration. Every chiropractor practising in Australia must be registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia. You can verify a practitioner's registration on the public register at ahpra.gov.au. Remedial massage therapists are not registered by AHPRA, but reputable therapists hold recognised qualifications and are often members of a professional association recognised by health funds.
Look for relevant experience. If you have a particular concern — say a work-related neck complaint or a sports-related muscle strain — ask whether the practitioner regularly works with that kind of presentation.
Expect a clear explanation. A trustworthy practitioner will explain their assessment, describe any proposed care plan, set out costs, and answer questions without pressure. Be cautious of anyone promising specific outcomes or pushing long, pre-paid plans.
Willingness to refer on. A good clinician recognises the limits of their scope and will refer you to your GP or another health professional when that's appropriate.
This page lists Sydney clinics that combine chiropractic care with remedial massage or myotherapy, including practices in the CBD, Chippendale, Surry Hills, Alexandria, Maroubra and Castle Hill. Ratings and review counts can help you shortlist, but the checks above matter more than star ratings alone.
Some symptoms need medical assessment before you book any hands-on care. See your GP promptly if you have any of the following red-flag symptoms:
These can signal problems that require urgent medical attention. If in doubt, start with your GP, who can examine you, arrange any tests needed, and advise whether chiropractic care or remedial massage is suitable for you.
Remedial massage and chiropractic care can form part of how some people manage everyday muscle and joint discomfort, but they are not a substitute for medical assessment when warning signs are present. Use this page to compare clinics, then contact them directly to confirm services, availability and current fees.
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The clinics featured on this page offer remedial massage or myotherapy on site alongside chiropractic care. Services vary between practices, so contact the clinic directly to confirm which therapists and session types they offer and whether you can book them separately or together.
You generally don't need a referral to book privately with a chiropractor or remedial massage therapist. However, if you want to access a Medicare Chronic Disease Management plan, you'll need your GP to assess your eligibility and provide a referral. Always see your GP first if you have red-flag symptoms.
As a general guide, remedial massage or myotherapy in Sydney often ranges from around $90 to $150 per hour, with shorter sessions costing less. Prices vary by clinic and session length, so confirm fees when you book. Private health extras cover may reduce your out-of-pocket cost depending on your policy.
Many extras policies cover remedial massage and chiropractic, but this depends on your fund, your level of cover, the provider's recognition and your annual limits. Check with your health fund before booking, and ask the clinic whether they offer HICAPS for on-the-spot claiming.
All chiropractors in Australia must be registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia. You can verify any practitioner's registration for free on the AHPRA public register at ahpra.gov.au. Remedial massage therapists aren't AHPRA-registered but should hold recognised qualifications and professional association membership.