Chriropractic | Spectrum Healthcare

Chiropractic

Spectrum Healthcare’s Chiropractors are trained to diagnose, treat and manage injuries using a range of diagnostic methods, including observational and tactile assessments, as well as orthopaedic and neurological testing. We focus on providing hands-on chiropractic treatment through the use of soft-tissue or massage therapy, dry needling and, if necessary, the selective use of adjustments.

Chiropractic

What is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a trained health professional who is able to handle issues arising from a person’s bones, muscles and joints (musculoskeletal problems). Whilst most chiropractors are known for dealing with the back and spine, our chiropractors are able to treat injuries all over the body, including shoulders, necks and lower limbs.

Additionally, our chiropractors have a keen interest in sports-based injuries, and have the ability to treat athletes at all levels from many different sports. Sports chiropractic differs from regular chiropractic as it focuses on conservative treatment and rehabilitation, as well as the optimisation of performance, which is an imperative part of any athlete’s career.

How can our Chiropractors help you?

By providing effective treatment tailored specifically to you, Spectrum Healthcare’s chiropractors are able to help with conditions including (but not limited to):

  • Lower back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Disc issues
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Lower limb injuries
  • Muscle strains and tears
  • Postural correction
  • Core-strengthening
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Headache and migraine management
  • Repetitive Strain Injuries

What to expect from your first appointment with us:

Your initial chiropractic appointment at Spectrum Healthcare will look something like this;

  • Our friendly reception staff will greet you upon arrival and you will meet your practitioner who will be consulting with you.

  • He/she will conduct a thorough history and physical examination to help get a better understanding of your injury and what you hope to achieve from treatment.

  • Following examination, a summary of your injury will be explained to you including the diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis, expectations and if further investigations or imaging may be required.

  • Once a mutual understanding and agreement is achieved treatment will commence involving either manual therapy or exercise rehabilitation. At the end of your initial consultation, your treatment plan will be revised including as well as your treatment scheduling and any take-home advice.

Our Chiropractors

Damien Benson

Damien Benson

Damien is the Director and Principal of Spectrum Healthcare and 4D Health and Performance (4DHP). He currently holds over 20 years of experience in clinical practice. Damien strongly focuses on evidence-based musculoskeletal management, utilising sound clinical reasoning. He is one of a few Chiropractors in Australia who has completed the entire scope of Active Release Therapy (ART) courses and Advanced Dry Needling courses.

Services

include, but are not limited to

  • Dry Needling – Masters level
  • Advanced Rehabilitation
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Kinesio-taping
  • SFMA – Selective Functional Movement Assessment
  • FMS – Functional Movement Screen
  • EXOS Sports science program
  • Dynamic Neural stabilisation (DNS)
  • Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
  • Work cover accreditation
  • Spinal Diagnosis
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Macq)
  • Masters of Chiropractic Science (M.CHRIO) (Macq)
  • Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning ) M.ExSc (Edith. Cowan)
Memberships
  • Chiropractic and Osteopathic Association of Australia
  • Sports Chiropractic Australia

DIsha Bhuta

Disha Bhuta

Disha has completed a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a postgraduate Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University. Disha has a keen interest in the biomechanics of the human body and applies a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of a wide range of spinal and sporting injuries. She utilises a number of modalities including soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, cupping and exercise rehabilitation.

She has pursued further studies and accreditation in:
  • Dry needling (Masterclass level)
  • Spinal Diagnosis Headache and migraine management
  • Vestibular diagnosis and management
  • Sports Map - High-performance rehabilitation
  • Sports Map - Groin management and rehabilitation
  • Concussion management and rehabilitation
  • PRI-Postural Restoration Pelvis
  • PRI-Cervical Revolution
  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation
  • Clinical Pilates APPI
  • WorkCover Accreditation
  • SMA Sports Trainer Level 1
  • Advanced Sports Taping