Five Dock Osteopathic & Chiropractic Centre

Five Dock Osteopathic & Chiropractic Centre Over the years we have become specialized in providing a traditional style of osteopathic and chiropractic care.

🔧 Chiro + Osteo + Massage | Five Dock
💪 We don't just crack backs, we fix movement
🧠 Treating your nervous system, not just symptoms
📍 Inner West Sydney
👇Open 7 days a week Established in the 1970’s on the main street of Five Dock, the clinic has been working hard to provide high quality care to the local residents and greater community of inner western Sydney. Soft tissue therapy (massage) is a key component of the treatment offered at our Centre, along with osteopathic/chiropractic adjustments or mobilisations. We have found that by using this style of treatment we provide a high level of care to the majority of injuries or conditions that patients present with. This combined with our longer consultations’ and individualised approach ensures that the majority of our patients are extremely satisfied not only with the result of their treatment, but also with the time frame within which their presented complaint is resolved.

16/02/2026

Bony's patriotic heart is full today!
🇦🇺💙

How lucky are we to call this beautiful country home?

Grateful for our incredible community, our stunning land, and the privilege of serving the Inner West for over 40 years.

Australia – we love you! 🦴✨

16/02/2026

The 3 Real Reasons You Wake Up Stiff and Sore 🌅

Morning stiffness isn't about "sleeping wrong" – it's about understanding what's actually happening in your body overnight.

Here are the three main culprits:
1. Prolonged Immobility
When you're still for 6-8 hours, blood flow to your muscles decreases, synovial fluid in your joints becomes less viscous, and your nervous system becomes more protective. Your body literally needs movement to "wake up" its tissues.
2. Mechanical Overload
Did yesterday's workout, gardening session, or moving furniture catch up with you? When tissues are loaded beyond their current capacity, they need recovery time. Morning is when you feel the accumulated microtrauma from the previous day's activities.
3. Inflammation
Here's the key: inflammatory markers like cortisol naturally peak in the early morning hours (around 6-8am). This is normal circadian biology. But if you have underlying inflammatory conditions, this natural peak becomes amplified, making mornings particularly difficult.

The Bottom Line:
Normal morning stiffness from immobility should resolve within 15-30 minutes of gentle movement. Stiffness lasting 45-60+ minutes or progressively worsening over weeks? That's your body signalling something needs attention.

Understanding the ROOT CAUSE – whether it's mechanical loading patterns, inflammatory processes, or nervous system sensitisation – is how we create effective treatment strategies, not just symptom management.

Struggling with persistent morning stiffness? Let's investigate what's actually driving it.

13/02/2026

"I stretched my back... so why does it still hurt?" 🤔

You've done your stretches, felt that sweet relief, and then 30 minutes late,r you're tight and sore again. Sound familiar?

Here's what's happening: Stretching alone isn't enough.

Your body adapts to whatever position you hold the longest. If you stretch for 2 minutes but then sit hunched over your desk for the next 3 hours, your nervous system says, "Okay, I guess we're doing the hunched thing", and resets everything.

The fix isn't MORE stretching. It's MOVEMENT throughout the day.
Think of it like this: Your muscles aren't like elastic bands that stay loose once you pull them. They're controlled by your nervous system, which constantly adjusts tension based on what you're doing RIGHT NOW.

What actually works:

Set a timer for every 30-45 minutes
Stand up, walk around, change positions

Do some shoulder rolls, trunk rotations, anything that moves you differently

Even 60 seconds makes a difference

Your back doesn't hurt because you're not flexible enough. It hurts because it's stuck in the same position for too long, and your nervous system is trying to protect tissues it thinks are under threat.

Move often. Move variably. That's the game. 💯

10/02/2026

Bony is feeling skeleLOVEly this Valentine's Day! 💕💀

Our favourite anatomy model has dressed up as Nurse Bony to spread some healthcare love.

At Five Dock Osteopathic and Chiropractic Centre, we've got the backbone to care for you - and the heart too! 💝

Whether you need chiropractic care, osteopathy, or massage therapy, we're here to support your health journey with evidence-based treatment and a whole lot of love.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at FDOCC! ❤️

We found this beautiful artwork in the kids' corner today.  It appears that love is in the air. 😍❤️Wishing everyone a Ha...
10/02/2026

We found this beautiful artwork in the kids' corner today. It appears that love is in the air. 😍❤️
Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day filled with health and happiness! ❤️

04/02/2026

We’re better together. 🤝

Last week I came across a post calling chiropractors “TEMU physiotherapists” and honestly? It’s disappointing to see healthcare professionals tearing each other down.

Let me set the record straight:
Chiropractors in Australia complete a 5-year university degree (that’s actually one year longer than physiotherapy). We’re trained in musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and rehabilitation - all underpinned by evidence-based practice and ongoing research.

But here’s the thing - this isn’t about who’s “better.”

Physios are excellent at what they do. So are osteopaths. So are chiropractors. We all bring different skills, perspectives, and approaches to patient care. And our patients benefit most when we work TOGETHER, not against each other.

The turf wars between healthcare professions need to stop. We should be collaborating, referring to each other, and focusing on what actually matters - getting people out of pain and back to doing what they love.

There’s room for all of us in healthcare. Let’s support each other instead of tearing each other down. 💪

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02/02/2026

A day at Five Dock Osteo Chiro. A day in our clinic means helping everyone from tradies with work injuries to office workers with neck pain, athletes recovering from sports injuries, and parents managing chronic conditions.
Every person who walks through our door gets the same thing: evidence-based care from our team of osteopaths, chiropractors, and massage therapists working together to get you moving better and feeling stronger.
This is what multimodal healthcare looks like. 🔧

24/01/2026

Bony's buzzing into the long weekend like... 🐝💃

Sometimes, taking some time to rest, recharge, and enjoy yourself can be the best remedy. Whatever you're up to this long weekend, we hope you're moving in ways that make you feel good!

We are open tomorrow but closed on Monday. We'll bee back Tuesday ready to help you move better and feel better.

(Yes, Bony insisted on the bee pun. We tried to stop him. 🤷‍♂️)

22/01/2026

One of the best perks of our job is meeting our patients' furry family members. 🐶 🐱

Pippa brought her favourite Christmas present for us to see today 🐊

Whether they're waiting patiently in reception or popping their head in to say hello, these four-legged visitors always brighten our day.

From wagging tails to curious sniffs, they remind us that health and well-being extend to the whole family.

We love that so many of you bring your loyal companions along for the visit — they're always welcome at Five Dock Osteopathic and Chiropractic Centre!

Address

212 Great North Road
Five Dock, NSW
2046

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+61297121736

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