24 Feb 2021

An Ultimate Guide to Chiropractors Singapore 2021

 

 

 

 

Lai Yi Jing

You would have heard about sports massage.
And then there's physiotherapists.
But have you heard about chiropractors?

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic emphasises on the body’s ability to heal itself, without surgery or medication. 

Treatment typically involves manual therapy, often including spinal manipulation. Other forms of treatment, such as exercise and nutritional counseling, may be used as well.

Manipulation is used to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury, which is typically caused by situations like sitting without proper back support, or repetitive stress on different parts of the body.

In other words, it’s the therapeutic ‘crack’ and ‘pop’ we commonly hear in videos.


Chiropractic treatment is mainly used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones and connective tissue, and is sometimes used in conjunction with other conventional medical treatments.

What does a Chiropractor do?

According to WebMD…

Chiropractors use their hands to diagnose and treat people, doing adjustments to correct alignment, restore health recommending exercises, and giving lifestyle advice. They focus on musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches.

Or as most Singaporeans know as “Cracking necks”

These crack noises come from small packets of air or bubbles inside our joints called synovial fluid which helps said joints glide smoothly. When you apply force to them, pressure can build up and turn into gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. These gases shift and emit a cracking noise as they dissipate.

Methods used by Chiropractors

The manual treatment methods used by chiropractors range from stretching and sustained pressure to specific joint manipulations, which are usually delivered by hand and involve a quick and gentle thrust. 

Purpose of manipulations

The purpose of the manipulations is to improve joint motion and function. Manipulations are most commonly done on the spine, but other parts of the body may also be treated in this way.

How are chiropractors qualified?

Chiropractors go through a rigorous education of at least five years, and the syllabus is certified by an independent international body – the Council of Chiropractic Education. The World Health Organisation (WHO) also issues guidelines on the training and safety of chiropractic.

Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

Yes, chiropractic adjustments are generally considered safe when it is performed by a trained doctor to deliver chiropractic care. 

Although chiropractors do not have a medical doctor degree, most of them in Singapore have four or more years of overseas university or postgraduate studies with the degree titled, Doctor of Chiropractic. They are Doctors of Chiropractic Care – professionals who care about people and dedicated to providing non-invasive, personalized care and treatment.

Before you visit a chiropractor, do have a clear idea of your health history and bring along any accompanying medical documents, including recent x-ray scans if you have it. The more information you provide, the better the advice the chiropractors can give and the lower the risks.

Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?

For most patients, chiropractic adjustments are painless. Some patients who are new to chiropractic treatments may involuntarily stiffen or resist the adjustment and feel a small amount of discomfort until they are able to relax during treatment.

In fact, you might feel an immediate sense of relief as well as enhanced energy and mobility. That is just the magic of having your back popped!

Who should see a chiropractor?

A chiropractor can treat many conditions such as

  • Neck pain or stiffness

  • Back pain or stiffness

  • Headache / Migraine

  • Sports injuries

  • Hip pain or stiffness

  • Knee pain

  • Low energy / Fatigue

  • Office worker syndrome

  • Poor posture

  • Scoliosis

  • Shoulder dysfunction (Impingement, tight, frozen tears)

  • Sitting discomfort

  • Uneven shoulders / Hunchbacks

Wow, right?! Yup, a chiropractor can help to treat many conditions. The top 3 problems that people go to chiropractors are neck pain, back pain, and headaches/migraines. Usually, office workers, pregnant ladies and gamers are common demographics among patients. 

With that said, not everyone is suitable for chiropractic treatment. If you suffer from the following, it is advisable to seek advice from specialists on the suitability of seeing a chiropractor.

  • Severe osteoporosis

  • Numbness, tingling or loss of strength in an arm or leg

  • Cancer in your spine

  • A known bone abnormality in the upper neck

  • Herniated or slipped discs

  • Arthritis

Does chiropractic adjustments work?

There is growing evidence to suggest that chiropractic manipulation may be an effective treatment for:

Neck pain: According to a 2017 literature review, chiropractic workplace interventions may reduce self-reported mechanical neck pain among office workers.

Lower-back pain: A 2016 study found moderate evidence that chiropractic care may be as effective for lower-back pain as physical therapy. A 2017 systematic review found that spinal manipulative therapy was associated with modest improvements in pain and function for those with lower-back pain.

Chest pain: A 2016 study found chiropractic care to be more cost-effective than self-management for chest pain. It can be seen as a good primary care approach for those with non-specific chest pain.

As the profession has evolved, chiropractic has gained legitimacy as a complementary medical practice. In some countries, it is now considered to be part of mainstream medicine.

In Switzerland, chiropractic is now considered a primary medical profession. According to a 2016 article, the training programme chiropractors go through in Switzerland sets them up to become experts in primary spine care.

There is no evidence that chiropractic works as a treatment for health conditions that do not relate to the musculoskeletal system.

How much does a chiropractor typically cost?

The average price of chiropractor ranges between $60 to $120 depending on the number of sessions purchased. If you are not sure a treatment would work for you, you can always try the trial session at a lower cost!

What can I expect at a chiropractor?

Chiropractors approach patient care in a manner similar to that used in conventional medicine. 

At the initial visit, the chiropractor will ask questions about your health history as well as musculoskeletal pain. 

Thereafter, the chiropractor will examine your spine. Spinal X-Rays are crucial for your chiropractor to confirm an accurate diagnosis. Should your case require X-Rays, your chiropractors will send you to a nearby facility for X-rays. 

If treatment is needed, he or she will develop a treatment plan and monitor your progress.

Usually, you will lie down on a padded chiropractic table during the manipulation. They may adjust the table throughout to put you in determined positions to treat affected areas. Alternatively, they may ask you to sit on the table or stand next to it.

The chiropractor will use his or her hands (or a small tool) to move your joints. Expect them to treat your neck, shoulders, and back, as well as any other areas that need treatment.

He or she may also offer additional treatments such as:

  • Relaxation techniques – learn to relax muscles even during stressful times

  • Dietary management – how an improved diet can help back pain

  • Electrical stimulation – electrodes send light electrical pulses to stop muscle spasms, relieve back pain, and reduce inflammation

  • Heat and cold – a heating pad and an ice pack are applied alternately to promote faster healing

  • Massage – applied to soft tissues to reduce swelling and inflammation and improve circulation

  • Exercises – often focus on strengthening and stretching the back

 

10 Chiropractors to Seek Treatment From In Singapore
 

Central

  1. Chiropractic Studio

Address: 111 Somerset Road #15-20, TripleOne Somerset, 238164

Opening hours: Tue, Wed & Thu 9.30AM-12.30PM & 2.15PM-6.30PM | Fri & Sat 9.30AM-12.30PM | Closed on Mon & Sun

Telephone: 6909 2701
 

Click here to book your appointment.
 

  1. Advanced Pain Centre (Toa Payoh)

Address: 500 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #04-34 Biz 1 HDB Hub, Singapore 310500

Other outlets include:

  • Jurong East - Blk 134 Jurong Gateway Road #03, 307L, 600134 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Tampines - 5, #03-01A Tampines Central 1, Tampines Plaza, 529541 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Kovan - Hougang Street 21 #01-85 Blk 203, 530203  

Opening hours: Tue & Thu 8.30AM-1PM & 3PM-7PM | Wed 8.30AM-1PM | Sun 8.30AM-2PM | Closed on Mon, Fri & Sat

Telephone: 6258 6160
 

Click here to book your appointment for the Toa Payoh outlet. 

 

  1. Align Chiropractic

Address: 70 Shenton Way, #07-11 Eon Shenton, Singapore 079118

Opening hours: Mon & Thurs 8.30AM-1PM & 3PM-7.30PM | Tues & Wed 3PM-7.30PM | Sat 9.30AM-2PM | Closed on Fri & Sun

Telephone: 6909 5987
 

Click here to book your appointment. 

 

North

  1. Chiropractic First (Yishun)

Address: 930 Yishun Ave 2 #03-36 Northpoint Shopping Centre

Other outlets include:

  • Alexandra Retail Centre - 460 Alexandra Road #02-11, S119963 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Bukit Timah Plaza - 1 Jalan Anak Bukit #02-26, S588996 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Forum - 583 Orchard Road #05-02, S238884 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Great World City - 1 Kim Seng Promenade #03-121, S237994 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Hougang Mall - 90 Hougang Ave 10 #05-13, S538766 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • One Raffles Place - One Raffles Place #03-17/18, S048616 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Parkway Parade - 80 Marine Parade Road #13-04, S449269 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Plaza Singapura - 68 Orchard Road #04-75, S238839 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Thomson Plaza - 301 Upper Thomson Road #03-10, S574408

  • West Mall - 1 Bukit Batok Central Link #04-07, S658713

  • United Square - 101 Thomson Road #B1-71, S307591 

Opening hours: Mon & Thu 8.30AM-1PM & 3PM-7.30PM | Tue 4PM-7.30PM | Wed, Fri & Sat 8.30AM – 1PM | Closed on Sun

Telephone: 6456 6366

 

Click here to book your appointment for the Yishun outlet. 

 

  1. True Chiropractic 

Address: Blk 727 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 #01-4268 Singapore 560727

Opening hours: 8.30AM – 1PM & 3PM – 8PM Daily

Telephone: 6816 8881

 

Click here to book an appointment.

 

South

  1. ChiroSolutions Group

Address: 1 Maritime Square #03-54 HarbourFront Centre Singapore 099253

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.30AM-7PM | Sat & Sun 9AM-1PM

Telephone: 6272 0709

 

Click here to book an appointment.

 

East

  1. Healing Hands (Bedok)

Address: 203 Bedok North Street 1, #01-465, Singapore 460203

Other outlets include:

  • Ang Mo Kio - 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #01-2520, S560422 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Buona Vista - 35 Rochester Dr, #03-09 Rochester Mall, S138639  (Click here to book an appointment)

  • City Hall - 1 Coleman St, #03-24 The Adelphi, S179803 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Raffles Place - 24 Raffles Place, #12-06A Clifford Centre, S048621 

Opening hours: Mon, Thu & Fri 10AM-1.30PM & 3PM-8.30PM | Tue 3PM-8.30PM | Wed 3PM-8PM | Sat & Sun 9AM-1PM & 1.30PM-4PM

Telephone: 6970 6979

 

Click here to book an appointment for the Bedok outlet.

 

  1. Singapore Pain Solution 

Address: 116 Lavender Street Pek Chuan Building #01-02 Singapore 338730

Opening hours: Mon 10AM-1PM &3PM-7PM | Tue, Wed & Fri 10AM-1PM & 3PM-8PM | Thu 11AM-1PM & 2PM-6PM | Sat 9AM-3PM | Sun 11AM-3PM

Telephone: 6384 7385 / 9853 1719

 

Click here to book an appointment.

 

West

  1. Chiropractic Singapore (Jurong)

Formerly known as Full Potential Chiropractic


Address: Westgate Tower #10-13, 1, Gateway Dr, 608531

Other outlets include:

  • CBD - 31 Pekin St, #02-01, Far East Square S048761 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Novena - 8 Sinaran Drive #05-21, Novena Specialist Centre, S307470 (Click here to book an appointment)

  • Tampines - 1 Tampines Walk #B1-21, Our Tampines Hub, S528523 (Click here to book an appointment)

Opening hours: Mon & Thu 8.30AM-1PM & 2.30PM-7.30PM | Tue 3PM-7.30PM | Fri 8.30AM-1PM | Sat 9AM-1PM | Closed on Wed & Sun 

Telephone: 6397 4738

 

Click here to book an appointment for the Jurong outlet. 

 

  1. Neo Chiropractic

Address: 35 Rochester Drive, Rochester Mall #02-19, S138639

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10AM–1.30PM & 2.30PM–7PM | Sat 9AM–3PM | Closed on Sun

Telephone: 6909 0585

 

Click here to book an appointment.

 

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