Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic

08/11/2025

Surgery, injections and long-term anti-inflammatories have a place, but they’re not the only path. If pain keeps circling back, it’s worth exploring a non-surgical, clinician-led plan that aims to restore movement and confidence.

At Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic we start with a thorough, spine-informed Initial Assessment. From there, your plan may include computer-controlled Spinal Decompression Therapy (when clinically suitable), hands-on osteopathic care, targeted rehab and self-care coaching.

What this means for you: gentle and non-invasive care, no drugs or needles, and a program tailored to how your body actually responds over time.

Who this approach may help: persistent back or neck pain, disc-related irritation (including sciatica-type symptoms), and stiffness that limits sleep, sitting, driving or training. The goal is simple-move easier, sleep better, and get back to daily life with less flare-ups.

✔ Clinician-supervised sessions
✔ Integrated rehab and education
✔ Weekend & after-hours appointments available
✔ Male or female practitioner by request
✔ Easy parking and ramp access in Greenacre

Ready to find out if you’re a candidate? Book your Initial Assessment online now

Prefer to talk? Call (02) 9759 5707.

Decompression is only provided when clinically appropriate after assessment. Individual outcomes vary. This information is general and not a substitute for personal medical advice.

02/11/2025

When sciatica isn't from the "disc bulge" showing on the scans.

After 20 years treating backs I still see this: someone hobbles in, sure a "disc bulge" is wrecking their leg.

But, did you know that disc bulges aren't always the source of the back pain and sciatica?

Common conditions I see every day that cause sciatica type pain and are NOT disc related.

• SIJ referral
• Piriformis syndrome
• Hip bursitis / hip osteoarthritis
• Lumbar facet joint referral.

And every now and then we do see
• Spinal stenosis
• Hamstring tendinopathy
• Meralgia paraesthetica (outer thigh)
• Spondylolisthesis
• Vascular claudication.

And yes, you can have more than one of these on top of your disc bulge.

The Right diagnosis changes everything.

28/10/2025

Sceptical? You should be.
Because if you’ve lived with pain for months, or years, it’s fair to ask “Does this actually work?”

It’s a science-backed, non-surgical approach that reduces pressure on spinal discs, helping your body heal from the inside out.

It’s not instant, but it’s real.

And when done properly, it can change how your back feels, moves, and functions.

It’s not for everybody with back pain and sciatica.

Most simple back pain cases don’t need Spinal Decompression. They respond to regular conservative care plans and therapies.

We use this therapy for cases of chronic, debilitating disc and nerve related spine and back pain.

If you have “tried it all” and nothing has helped- this is your invitation to reach out.

📍 Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic
Move Freely. Live Fully.

26/10/2025

Ever wondered how Spinal Decompression actually works? In this video, Dr Ali, Osteopath, explains the difference between Spinal Decompression and traction.

It’s not just “pulling your spine.”

It’s a computer-controlled, precise treatment that reduces pressure inside your spinal discs, giving them the space and nutrients they need to heal naturally.

For people experiencing chronic back pain, disc pain and sciatica, Spinal Decompression may help with:

✅ Reducing nerve irritation

✅ Improving disc hydration

✅ Relieving chronic back pain and sciatica

📍 Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic – Sydney’s trusted Spinal Decompression Specialists.Move Freely. Live Fully.

21/10/2025

20/10/2025

Most people don’t realise chronic back pain ranks among the most severe types of pain on the McGill Pain Index, higher than arthritis, fractures, or even migraines.

If it’s been holding you back from living fully, it’s time to look deeper than quick fixes, because real healing starts with understanding the cause.

19/10/2025

Chronic back pain doesn’t just hurt, it steals your freedom.

Spinal Decompression Therapy helps restore that freedom by gently relieving pressure on the discs and nerves that cause pain.

Real relief without surgery

Better movement and posture

Stronger spine health for long-term recovery

Don’t just mask the pain, fix the cause.

📍Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic, Sydney
📲 (02) 9759 5707 | www.greenacresportsmed.com.au

18/10/2025

17/10/2025

Did you know that our Clinical team of Osteopaths and Chiropractors treat more than just back pain?

Most people only think of us when their neck locks up or their lower back gives out.

But the human body is an interconnected system, and when one area struggles, others compensate.

That’s where we come in.

At Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic, we help people recover from conditions that often go untreated or misunderstood, all without relying on painkillers or surgery.

Here are just a few of the issues we treat every day 👇

✅ Tennis elbow – from repetitive strain or desk work

✅ Hip bursitis – that deep ache on the side of your hip that won’t go away

✅ Knee and ankle pain – whether from sport, poor alignment, or old injuries

✅ Teen scoliosis – posture, growth, and movement support during crucial years

✅ Plantar fasciitis – heel and arch pain that makes every step painful

✅ Pelvic floor dysfunction and women’s health – from postnatal recovery to chronic pelvic pain

✅ Breastfeeding posture – shoulder, neck, and upper-back tension from feeding positions

✅ Babies who are unsettled, struggling with feeding, or positioning

✅ Breathing dysfunction – from asthma, chest tightness, or recurring infections

✅ Ear pain, jaw tension, clenching and grinding – often linked to neck and stress patterns

Every one of these issues has a root cause, and we specialise in finding it.

Our approach is gentle, evidence based, and tailored to your body’s needs.

💬 If you’ve been living with pain or discomfort and thought “that’s just how it is,” think again.

Your body is designed to heal. Sometimes it just needs the right guidance.

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16/10/2025

Back pain is one of the biggest reasons people miss work… but most still try to “push through.”

What most don’t realise is that ignoring pain can actually delay recovery.

So, what’s your take…

Is it okay to push through back pain at work?

Drop your vote and tell us why 👇

12/10/2025

Most people only hear about surgery or painkillers for back pain, but Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression uses precise, computer-controlled pressure changes to relieve the load on your spine, discs and nerves

It’s non-surgical, gentle, and proven to help reduce pain from disc bulges and sciatica.

📍 Greenacre Sports Medicine Clinic, Sydney
☎️ 02 9759 5707

🌐 www.greenacresportsmed.com.au

Move Freely. Live Fully.