Services

Services and Types of Care

At Outback Chiropractic we utilize comprehensive and science-based techniques to help you recover your health quickly and completely.

Chiropractic Services

We employ a wide range of established chiropractic techniques; .Gonstead, Diversified, extremity adjustments, Thompson drop technique, SOT and Activator are available to get you well. These techniques utilized by Dr. Haslett allow him to treat each patient differently based on his or her specific needs.
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Sports Chiropractic

Dr Haslett has completed his postgraduate in International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD). This allows him a greater knowledge in the field of sports chiropractic and is required qualification to serve on the medical teams at national and international levels.
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Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is a core recovery component to any musculoskeletal injury. Outback Chiropractic offers both passive and active rehabilitation. Passive rehabilitation is designed to relieve pain and reduce swelling with the use of adjustments, ice therapies, myofascial/trigger point release, taping and more. Active rehabilitation consists of therapeutic exercises performed at the Clinic and at home to strengthen your muscles, initiate neurological reflexes, and improve core stability, postural alignment, flexibility and range of motion. Regardless of the type of rehabilitation used, each rehab program is tailored to facilitate healing and insure our patients are less likely to suffer re-injuries or relapses.
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Pain relief and injury treatment

Most new patients at Outback Chiropractic come in for a first visit because they are in acute pain or have had some kind of injury due to a fall, repetitive manual actions or perhaps from playing sports or a car accident. It’s always best to seek advice from your health care practitioner as early as possible in order to get relief and help you heal better. We know that you want relief as fast as possible, so no matter how full our books are we will always see you at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Corrective changes and Lifestyle advice

At Outback Chiropractic we provide ongoing care that includes exercises to help with mobility and strength, correct posture and ergonomic advice, lifting techniques, diet and nutritional advice, better work practices, advice on the best pillows and mattresses for you, optimum sleeping positions, advice on footwear, and co-managing  +/or referring to other health care practitioners to provide the best information for you.
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Posture Analysis and Correction


Why posture? Posture as we have all been told is VERY important to stand up straight! Why? Because our posture reflects the health of our spine! Poor posture=Poor spinal curves. The natural curves of our spine are designed to distribute the weight of our head and body evenly across our joints. When our posture is bad and the underlying spinal curves are incorrect then we put undue pressure on our joints and may wear them out quicker.

A postural screening at Outback Chiropractic could be beneficial to anyone to know the underlying health and shape of their spine.
Contact Outback Chiropractic today and see how your posture stands up!
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Auto Accident and Workers Compensation

What is Whiplash? Whiplash and whiplash associated disorders (WAD) represent a range of injuries to the neck, spine and body caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. It is commonly associated to motor vehicle accidents , usually when the vehicle is hit from behind.

There are 4 major types of injury that occur which involve:

  1. Muscles
  2. Nerves
  3. Joints
  4. Discs

What are the symptoms?
Symptoms may vary but commonly include:
-Neck Pain
-Headaches
-Low Back Pain
-Shoulder Pain
-Disc Injuries
-Tendonitis
-Reduced mobility
-Dizziness
-Pins & Needles, numbness or muscle spasm in hands, arms or shoulders

Whiplash can also occur from sport impacts, slips and falls.

How Can Chiropractic Help?
Proper treatment of any condition involves treating the cause and not just the symptoms. Your Chiropractor is trained to perform a thorough history and physical examination to pin-point the cause of your problems.
Our treatment can help with back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal issues.

 

 

Chiropractic was recommended in the The Journal of American Medical Association.

Journal of the American Medical Association Endorses Chiropractic

Whiplash (**research link to support the information below to follow shortly..)
-Most rear impact car accidents occur between
9-19 km per hour. An impact at 8 km per hour can
cause soft tissue damage.
-A significant percentage of people will suffer
Chronic symptoms and 10% will suffer disability.
-Most injuries don’t show up on x-rays.
What To Do After An Accident
-Exchange information with the other driver
-Get contact info from any witnesses
-Take pictures to document the scene and damage
-Notify your insurance company
-File a police and Auto Accident report (You can do this with MAIB the Motor Accidents Insurance Board Tasmania http://www.maib.tas.gov.au/)
-Get estimates on repairing your car
-MOST important if experiencing symptoms is to get examined by a relevant health care practitioner.
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Chiropractic for Pregnancy

A large number of women experience pain and discomfort during pregnancy. This is due to the rapid growth of their baby and the physiological changes that their body undergoes during pregnancy.

We have a particular interest in musculoskeletal issues during pregancy.

Just Published, Ground-Breaking Results: Chiropractic And Pelvic Floor Control

Conditions that are common during pregnancy:

– Sciatica
– Lower Back Pain
– Headaches
– Neck Pain
– Leg Aches
– Ligament Pain
– Pelvic Problems

Chiropractic for newborns and children
As a parent of two growing boys Dr Haslett has a particular interest in musculoskeletal issues in children.  Our treatment can help with  neck pain, back pain and managing symptoms such as muscular tension often associated with asthma.

Corporate Wellness Programs

What is it? An Outback Chiropractic we make our services available such as Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, proper Work Safe practices (proper lifting techniques, ergonomics etc), posture in the workplace to your large or small businesses in order keep people fit and well and avoid many unnecessary work place injuries and workers compensation claims. Contact Outback Chiropractic today to find out how we can help.
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Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage uses various hand techniques such as kneading, tapping, compression, rocking and controlled pressure. It can help relieve chronic stress and muscle tension, maintain proper alignment, and improve circulation. Outback Chiropractic is pleased to offer licensed massage therapists.
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Types of Care

Acute Care

This type of care with no long term goal other than pain relief. Acute Care is not designed or intended to provide correction to the underlying problems. If your goal is pain relief only and you have no long term health goals then this care is for you.
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Correction Care

This treatment plan if for those with long term health goals. The typical patient who chooses this option wants to achieve the most active, pain free quality of life for years to come. Corrective Care treatments may consist of a combination of the following musculoskeletal treatments depending on your specific finding:  spinal manipulation, stretching and exercise instructions.
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Wellness Care

Wellness is generally used to mean a state beyond absence of illness but rather aims to optimise well-being (the quality of life). Wellness care focuses on teaching you how to EAT, THINK and MOVE well.