Better Backs Chiropractic

07/10/2021

G'day Everyone, Our Richmond Office has relocated. Pleased to say from next week we will be at 388 Burnley Street. Bookings are available online. If you have symptoms we will help you out if it is just for checkups then you still need to wait. Looking forward to seeing you in our new location.

29/05/2021

We are open during lockdown for emergency care only. you can book online for after lockdown. for emergency appointments during lockdown call us on 98737373

11/05/2021

Gday everyone tonight for a few hours our website will be down. you can still make appointments directly through the facebook booking link anytime and up til 7pm you can also book through our website betterbacksmelbourne.com.au , Should only be down for 3 hours sorry for any inconvience.

12/02/2021

Current update due to the harsher restrictions this lockdown includes all allied health services so Better Backs will be closed until Thursday when we will open again. Emergency appointments tonight available until midnight tonight are available. Sorry about the inconvenience

18/10/2020

Good news at Better Backs Richmond, all our Chiropractors are back on their pre lockdown shifts and online bookings are fully back to normal for both clinics.
Restrictions have eased, Chiropractic you can now come in for prevention as well as acute care which we have delivered throughout lockdown.
IF you do have a new injury, moderate or worse flare up we would like to give you longer than our regular appointments so we don't run behind so please book a Review appointment for your first one back in the office, if you have been in in the last 8 weeks or things are mild or for prevention then you can book a standard appointment just to help us manage bookings so we can keep to times.
Of course if you have covid symptoms get tested and stay home. their is no cancelation fees if you have to cancel with late notice but please give us as much notice as you can.
Lastly the 5km or now 25km rule doesn't apply to having appointments so if you are further away you can still have care at the clinic.
Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces again.

10/08/2020

URGENT UPDATE!!!!!!!
No Need for a REFERRAL from GP. However there are restricted access to care based on the following guidelines. Read through if you are not sure if your care is Essential please call our office to discuss.

NEW UPDATED
GUIDELINES FOR WHAT CONSTITUTES AS ESSENTIAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE under stage 4 restrictions.
What is essential care?
DHHS with ACA stipulate that Essential care applies:
- only if there is likely to be a significant deterioration in a patient’s physical or mental health should they not receive care in the next 6 weeks
- to an acute injury or chronic flare up and would need to be moderate to severe in nature.
Advice from the DHHS
This week the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advised all allied health practitioners that, in areas where stage 4 restrictions apply.
- Care should only be provided if the absence of, or delay of this care, would result in a significant change or deterioration in the patient’s functional independence, necessitating escalation of care.
Chiropractors can provide essential care in the following instances:
To avoid a requirement for specialist input/review.
To avoid an increase in care needs and/or the need for alternate accommodation.
To avoid a hospital admission or emergency department presentation
Again, you do not require a medical referral to receive chiropractic care.
We are advised that routine, maintenance and non-urgent care should be deferred until after Stage 4 restrictions are lifted.
We will endeavor to keep you up to date with the latest medical advice as we receive it.
If you do require ESSENTIAL chiropractic care that meets the above criterion, or need Telehealth or other advice contact the clinic on 9873 7373 and your call will be directed to one of our chiropractors who will further discuss your care needs.
Thank you again for your understanding and we look forward to assisting you with your essential care requirements throughout these Stage 4 restrictions.
Currently Dr David Jones (Chiro) is only consulting from the Mitcham Clinic. Dr Emily Mitrevski (Chiro) will only be operating from Richmond. Dr Whitney Goldstein (Chiro) will aim to be solely at Mitcham but may need to go to Richmond if Required.

08/08/2020

Yes we are open in Stage 4 lockdown. But some changes.
You can still book on the phone for emergency care. And you can change current bookings or book new appointments online from 14/9.
Care giving and being cared for is one of the reasons to leave home. Please let us know if you are unwell and need to cancel your appointment or cancel because you feel great😀 and no longer need to see us. Stay safe and where you can stay home if your unsure if you need to come in call us as we have other services via tele health. 98737373
Rest assured if you need us we will be there for you.

03/08/2020

Yes we are open in Stage 4 lockdown. You can still book online or on the phone.
Care giving and being cared for is one of the reasons to leave home. Please let us know if you are unwell and need to cancel your appointments or if you or a family member are waiting test results.

15/04/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkmAe8prA8o&feature=youtu.be

At 10:20am this morning David will be using the ACA app and doing their stretches. Will you join him.
go to you app store and download straighten up app.

http://workingfromhome.org.au/

25/03/2020

Richmond Better Backs update.
We are continuing to be open for your benefit as we are an essential service.
But as of today Dr David Jones chiropractor will only work from Mitcham during the Covid-19 state of emergency and Dr Emily Mitrevski will only work from Richmond. Dr Whitney will still be at both clinics. You can still book online for these services at betterbacksmelbourne.com.au

18/03/2020

We are still open for business
Here is video Reminding 7s to Stay Calm, breath and relax.
My top 7 tips right now:
1. Try to maintain some normality unless your normal is stress (if your working from home set a routine) have you work period set in 4x2hr blocks. Or more if you do more than 8hrs a day
2. In the above routine have a time for planning. Think a little about tomorrow and today and next week. Don't spend the whole day planning or dwelling on the situation around us.
3. For me it's prayer for you it might be meditation but spend time away from your phone/s and technology and media reports. Clear your mind, do breathing exercises. If you have a Garmin try doing 3 min of the "relax timer" . If you have a foam roller try laying on it for 5-15 min
4. Nutrition it is getting hard, I have seen empty shelves or the Easter eggs which now fill the once toilet paper isle at our local supermarket. Do your best to keep eating fresh non packaged foods. If you are eating your packaged foods best to be having multivitamin or some packet greens if you are having trouble getting basics foods give me a private message and I have more solutions.
5. Practice good hygiene, wash(better than sanitise) regularly, social distance, one person in the family to go to shops, if you have an elderly family member or neighbour offer to get things for them so they can avoid going to public areas.
6. Cardiovascular exercise go for a walk, ride, run on the spot do t become a couch potato. If you get sick having better fitness decrease severity, duration and mortality.
7.spinal alignment I have seen and experience is a big part of keeping well. Please continue to get the care you need at our clinics. However if you have traveled outside of Australia in last few weeks, Contact to a covid-19 case or experience symptoms(sore throat, shortness of breath, cough (usually dry) and a fever) we will need you be cleared before having chiro or massage care.

If you need or would like a naturopath appointment over the phone or are needing any supplements please let us know as supplements can be delivered directly to you.

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