Lisa MW - Chiropractor

09/10/2025

A little clinic update:

One goal I’ve held for a long time is to be able to give back to the people of our community, country and world. Not just through my work, but financially or with my time.

06/09/2025

It’s been lovely to see so many familiar faces over the last two months. These are my upcoming clinic Fridays - all October dates have appointments available.

Book via link in bio ☀️

12/07/2025

23/06/2025

I'm back! ☀️

Now providing chiropractic treatments every second Friday at 2/82 Bridge Rd, Nowra, starting from Friday 11th of July.

Book via link below or text/call 0493 292 206 ☺️

08/01/2023

26/07/2022

Dry needling is a treatment modality that involves the insertion of very fine needles into tight areas in muscles. At Adapt it is offered in conjunction with other treatment options such as soft tissue work, joint manipulation, exercise prescription and education.⁣
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Although there is limited research on the effects of dry needling, two systematic reviews have found some promising results. Furlan et al (2005) stated that the data suggests ‘…dry-needling may be useful adjuncts to other therapies for chronic low back pain’, whilst Kietrys et al (2013) concluded ‘based on the best current available evidence (grade A), we recommend dry needling, compared to sham or placebo, for decreasing pain immediately after treatment and at 4 weeks in patients with upper-quarter MPS [myofascial pain syndrome].’⁣
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If you think this may be helpful to you, give the clinic a call on 4408 3987 for a consult to discuss treatment options.⁣
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📝: Furlan, A. D., van Tulder, M., Cherkin, D., Tsukayama, H., Lao, L., Koes, B., & Berman, B. (2005). Acupuncture and dry-needling for low back pain: an updated systematic review within the framework of the cochrane collaboration. Spine, 30(8), 944-963.⁣
📝: Kietrys, D. M., Palombaro, K. M., Azzaretto, E., Hubler, R., Schaller, B., Schlussel, J. M., & Tucker, M. (2013). Effectiveness of dry needling for upper-quarter myofascial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 43(9), 620-634.
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20/07/2022

Tools of the Trade 🧰

It’s a common misconception that chiropractors only do ‘spinal adjustments’ or ‘crack your bones/joints.’ The truth is that as the profession has developed and the research base has grown for management of back pain, headaches and other injuries, so have our techniques.

In fact, a 2021 study found that, of the 154 respondents, ‘91% utilized a multimodal approach in most of their treatments, prescribing rehabilitative exercises in 76% of consultations’ and ‘all respondents reported referring to a range of conventional and allied health providers.’

📝: Nelson, L., Pollard, H., Ames, R. et al. A descriptive study of sports chiropractors with an International Chiropractic Sport Science Practitioner qualification: a cross-sectional survey. Chiropr Man Therap 29, 51 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-021-00405-1

12/07/2022

PRENATAL YOGA!

Mummas this is for you!

Yoga is the ultimate form of movement for pre and post natal pregnancy and beyond. Along with the all clear from your doctor, it is one of the very few exercise methods that can be continued right up until your bundle of joy arrives.

Your body is going through some amazing and major changes as you create life, and just as there are no two bodies the same, pregnancy is no different. Prenatal Yoga encourages movement with gentle and standing poses and relaxation with the use of props. Your flow will be tailored to suit your needs and your body as it changes through your pregnancy.

Come and join us as we embrace our ever changing bodies and new chapter of our journeys.

Classes begin next week, Thursdays 5pm.
Limited spaces available.
Bookings open on the website or APP.