Mernda Chiropractors

Dr. Tom Anderson

Chiropractor

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ABOUT EMERGENCY CHIROPRACTIC MERNDA

If you’re looking for an after-hours chiropractor, Mernda Emergency Chiropractic clinic is contactable 7am-9pm seven days a week for phone advice, 7 days a week for phone advice. When you speak to our knowledgeable team, they will advise you as to whether chiropractic care may benefit your condition and offer you a same day appointment guaranteed.

Located at 10/1435 Plenty Road, Mernda, our chiropractors are experienced seeing back pain, neck pain, muscle and joint stiffness. Under special circumstances we can also offer a mobile chiropractor in Mernda. If you need an emergency home visit Chiropractor in Mernda, please contact us as we may be able to attend your home, work or accommodation.

Our chiropractors are all registered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), qualified from RMIT University and continue to develop their skills through continued professional education and training. When you come in for your appointment, our chiropractors are dedicated to providing you with clear advice and research-based treatments.

For further information, advice or to make an appointment, please contact us today. We look forward to seeing you in our Mernda practice soon. Alternatively, we have practices in nearby suburbs, including Pakenham, Cranbourne and Narre Warren.

What To Expect On Your First Mernda Chiropractor Visit

Please allow approximately 30 minutes for your initial consultation at Emergency Chiropractic Mernda. When you arrive at your appointment, your Mernda Chiropractor will begin by discussing your previous and current medical health history.

Each initial chiropractic examination usually involves digital postural analysis, palpatory assessment, muscle testing and x-rays if clinically indicated. During your consultation, your chiropractor will perform a comprehensive physical examination to assess your spine and the presenting problem.

Following this, your chiropractor will be able to offer you guidance and treatments designed to help you relieve your discomfort.

When Can I Schedule A Mernda Chiropractor Appointment?

Your Mernda Chiropractors are available 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday with early morning and late evening appointments available.

Wellbeing Chiropractic Mernda
10/1435 Plenty Road
Call 03 8103 6001
Book Online HERE

Facts about Mernda

• Mernda is 27km north-east of Melbourne’s central district
• The postcode is 3754
• The local government is the City of Whittlesea
• The state electorate is Yan Yean
• The Federal division is McEwen and Scullin
• Mernda used to be known as Morang and Yan Yean
• The name Mernda comes from a Wurundjeri word which means earth
• In 1913, Mernda only contained two churches, a school, a bakery, a railway station and Bridge Inn Hotel
• From 2000, the area started to grow with more estates being developed
• Now, there are many estates such as Mernda Villages, Everton Gardens, Berry Lane, Merna Ridge to name a few
• Mernda is a 15 minute drive to RMIT University Bundoora Campus
• Mernda contains two primary schools and two secondary schools
• Sports in Mernda include Mernda Football Club, Diamond Valley Football League, Mernda Cricket Club etc
• The population as of 2016 states that 49.3% were male and 50.7% were females who lived in Mernda
• The most common countries of birth are England, India and Italy
• Shopping centres are Mernda Villages Shopping Centre. Westfield Plenty Valley and Pacific Epping are nearby
• Mernda also has a post office on Mernda Village Drive
• There is a Medical and Dental clinic along Mernda Village Drive as well as Maternal Health Services
• There are childcare, early learning centres and community activity centres available
• Surrounding suburbs include Doreen, Yarrambat, South Morang, Epping and Wollert

Chiropractic facts:

• As of March 2019 there are currently 5,528 chiropractors in Australia compared to about 70,000 in the USA)
• First chiropractic adjustment was done by Daniel David Palmer in 1895 for partial deaf janitor Harvey Lillard.
• Chiro means ‘Hands’ in Greek. Chiropractor are using hands to examine the patient and fine ‘spinal dysfunction’ and to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
• You don’t need a referral from GP to see a chiropractor as they are primary contact practitioner.
• To become a chiropractor you need to complete a 5 years university course e focusing on body and nerve functioning.
• Spinal manipulation is the major skill the chiropractor use for acute and chronic low back pain.
• There is some scientific research surrounding chiropractic, however the concrete evidence on its effectiveness is not available. 
• Chiropractors often use Exercise as part of their management of patient complaints
• Chiropractors are most well known for conditions involving the low back and neck
• Chiropractors can work alongside other practitioners such as physiotherapist, yoga, pilates, remedial massage
• Initial chiropractic consultation will include any relevant medical history, physical examination such as orthopedic tests, range of motion and palpation accordingly and chiropractor may perform the spinal manipulation if there is no medical contraindication and if this form of treatment is indicated.
• Most private insurance will cover chiropractic treatment in Australia such as Bupa, Medibank etc.

What do people commonly visit the chiropractor for:

• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Muscle stiffness
• Joint Pains
• Selected work related musculo-skeletal injuries