CHIROPRACTIC
We offer family and sports chiropractic services to improve mobility, stability and strength for children, adults and athletes.
We use a Chiropractic approach to assess, diagnose and treat neuro-musculoskeletal problems safely and effectively, empowering people to build their capacity to engage in the things that are most important to them in life, sport or work.
We use contemporary, evidence-informed techniques. Using an integrated approach supports consistent results, allowing us to get our patients the best results, in the safest and fastest way possible.
Evidence Informed Techniques
The focus of sports chiropractic is to provide care in the conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
Our multimodal treatment approach includes: manipulation, mobilisation, soft tissue therapies, shockwave therapy, rehabilitation and other movement/exercise therapies, nutritional advice, strapping and bracing and other related approaches.
These techniques are applied to injury management in the form of acute, subacute and chronic injury as well as in the prevention of injury and the optimisation of athletic performance through the pursuit of the highest efficiency in neuromusculoskeletal functioning.
We focus on improving mobility, stability and strength using a combination of manual adjustment, soft tissue therapies and rehabilitation exercises in our fully equipped strength and conditioning gym.
We provide a multi-disciplinary sports injury care environment to achieve the best results for you – including providing tailored rehabilitation programming.
Rehabilitation Programming
Striving to enhance athletic performance comes with the challenge of avoiding injuries.
Injury prevention is a multifaceted endeavour that encompasses more than just proper exercise technique; it is a delicate balance of execution, load management, and an understanding of movement variability.
Our 6-week strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation programs, written by Sports Chiropractor and Strength and Conditioning professional Aaron Hennessy, are designed to enhance athletic performance while minimising the risk of injury. . Aaron also collaborates with local coaches and gyms to ensure appropriate modifications are available for our patients whilst training through injury.
Our programs can be designed for pre/post surgery rehabiliation, for managing an injury and for improving athletic performance, allowing you to train safely and effectively through your rehabilitation period with expert guidance
This comprehensive approach ensures that each client receives personalised care, leading to optimal health and performance outcomes.
INTERESTED IN CHIROPRACTIC?
Call or text us on 0466 074 208 or book an appointment online.
AARON HENNESSY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST + TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE CHIROPRACTOR (AICE)
AARON HENNESSY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST + TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE CHIROPRACTOR (AICE)
B.ChSc., M.Chiro., ICSSD(FICS)., M.OccThy
Aaron is the only titled Sports and Exercise Chiropractors in the Hunter region. Dual-qualified as a Sports Chiropractor and Occupational Therapist, Aaron has also served on the clinical service teams at the CrossFit® Pacific Regionals, Australian Championships, Ironman® events.
Aaron holds post-graduate qualifications in Strength and Conditioning, Pilates, Sports medicine, rehabilitation, paediatric development and various soft tissue therapies and has also worked across multiple Universities as an Anatomy and Sports Medicine tutor.
As an Occupational Therapist, Aaron specifically cares for children with musculoskeletal issues, developmental delays, sensory processing issues, retained neonatal reflexes and self-regulation.
SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
CUPPING
DRY NEEDLING
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
REHABILITATION
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES
Mobilisation & manipulation
Corrections used to aid individuals with pain, stiffness and associated symptoms like headaches, nerve irritation and referred pain.
At Hunter Functional Health, manipulations and mobilisation (low force techniques) are always used in conjunction with exercise and soft tissue therapy.
Compression flossing
Compression floss is used to create positive subjective changes to our joints and soft tissues through compression + tension + movement.
These changes will often increase joint mobility, decrease pain, and speed up recovery. Thus, optimising performance and improving movement quality.
Dry needling
Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique, which uses small filament type needles to release tight muscles with the goal of permanently reducing muscle pain and dysfunction. It is effective in treating acute and chronic orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Active release
Active release is a soft tissue method that focuses on relieving tissue tension via the removal of fibrosis / adhesions which can develop in tissues as a result of overload due to repetitive use and may lead to muscular weakness, numbness, aching, tingling and burning sensations.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)
A new range of tools which enable clinicians to efficiently locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue dysfunction.
Kinesio Taping® Method
The definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting.
Percussive Massage
We use state-of-the-art vibration massage devices that relieve muscle stiffness and soreness, increase circulation and range of motion, and improve the overall health of the body's soft tissue.
Exercise & Training
We use contemporary training and loading strategies as soon as we safely can, this means getting you off the table and back to the activity you want to do.As well as with reducing the frequency or need for more appointments.
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
Shockwave Therapy is non-invasive, highly-effective treatment for pain management and injury rehabilitation.
Shockwave Therapy is non-invasive, highly-effective and relatively pain-free solution to treat pain and promote healing in conjunction with other therapies. Shockwave is effective in relieving pain intensity and increasing the functionality and quality of life in various indications such as:
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
SHOULDER ‘ROTATOR CUFF’ TENDINOPATHY
ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
ELBOW TENDINOPATHY ‘TENNIS ELBOW’
HIP BURSITIS AND LATERAL HIP PAIN
HAMSTRINGS
PATELLAR TENDINOPATHY
FROZEN SHOULDER
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
CHRONIC NECK PAIN
INTERESTED IN SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
Contact us on 0466 074 208 or book an appointment online.
MORE SERVICES
SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
The focus of sports chiropractic is to provide care in the conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation of the neuromusculoskeletal system for athletes.
Biomechanical assessment
Strength & conditioning
Mobility issues
Shoulder, hip and ankle injuries/strains
Soft tissue complaints, strains or tears
Cupping
Dry needling
Pain management
Injury rehabilitation
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
We offer conservative, safe and effective Occupational Therapy. Our focus is to provide treatment and therapy that is time effective, cost effective and impactful.
Musculoskeletal complaints
Neuro-motor development
Developmental delays
Sensory processing issues
Emotional regulation
Self-regulation difficulties
Gross and fine motor control
Co-ordination and planning difficulties
Retained neonatal reflexes
School readiness
