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# Sure Start Chiropractic

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## Posts
- [Is a Weak Core Really the Reason Your Back Hurts?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/is-a-weak-core-really-the-reason-your-back-hurts/): "Your core is weak."
- [Why Sitting All Day Is Harder On Your Body Than You Think](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/why-sitting-all-day-is-harder-on-your-body-than-you-think/): Most people know that sitting too much can make them feel stiff or uncomfortable.
- [Is Cracking Joints Dangerous?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/is-cracking-joints-dangerous/): You’ve probably heard it before: “Stop cracking your knuckles—you’ll get arthritis!”It’s a common myth around joints, and understandably, it makes people a little nervous about those clicking, popping, or cracking sounds their body makes.
- [Understanding my Examination Findings](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/understanding-my-examination-findings/): Knowing what’s been found, why it matters, and how it relates to your goals helps you make informed decisions and track your own progress.
- [How to Choose the Right Pillow](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/how-to-choose-the-right-pillow/): "Your ideal pillow depends on numerous factors including your neck and shoulder health, your body and sleep position. The best way to get it right is with personalised guidance from a spine health professional - like us! The article below is designed to help you get started, and if you’d like tailored advice, just ask me on your next visit." - Dr Richard Mathers
- [Why “Symptom-Free” Doesn’t Always Mean a Healthy Spine](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/why-symptom-free-doesnt-always-mean-a-healthy-spine/): Many people make decisions about their spine health based on one simple question: “Does it hurt?”
- [Guidelines for Stretches, Exercises and Massage](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/guidelines-for-stretches-exercises-and-massage/): To restore / maintain confidence and control to all individual moving parts or your frame. This is what brings comfort, strength and longevity to your body as a whole.  
- [Online Claim and Pay](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/online-claim-pay/): We offer fast and secure online claiming and payments through Tyro Health. This allows you to easily process your private health insurance claim and pay any gap fee online, before or after your appointment.
- [Feeling Dizzy?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/feeling-dizzy/): Dizziness can be unsettling—whether it’s a mild imbalance or full-on vertigo, it can make everyday life challenging. While there are many causes of dizziness, some cases are linked to spinal problems in the neck (cervical spine) that affect the nervous system and balance function.
- [Back pain relief at home?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/self-care-aids/): Looking for effective ways to help yourself?
- [Your Habits count](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/habits-count/): Knowing, and caring for, your spine should be a lifelong process for all people, not just those in pain. There is a great deal YOU can do each week to help achieve and maintain a strong, confident and upright spine. It takes some time, attention and practice but the skills you gain can really boost how you feel, how you look and what you can do. Be sure to ask your Chiropractor for help with specifics.
- [Pain with Scoliosis Bracing?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/scoliosis-bracing/): Our Chiropractor Dr Richard Mathers understands scoliosis in children and has experience with helping children feel more comfortable when getting used to a rigid scoliosis brace.
- [Are joint problems in babies always obvious?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/are-joint-problems-in-babies-always-obvious/): No. The human body is highly adaptable and can be exceptionally good at avoiding or masking painful areas. 
- [How can a baby have a spine problem?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/how-baby-spine-problem/): Not all babies are born with comfortable and full moving necks, shoulders, and hips. Some babies sustain muscle or joint strains or injuries early in life.
- [Back pain burden in Australia](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/back-pain-burden-australia/): In 2022, Australians lost 5.5 million years of healthy life due to:
- [Has your child ever broken a bone?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/has-your-child-ever-broken-a-bone/): Has your child ever broken a bone?
- [Why assess the spine of a child without pain?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/why-assess-the-spine-of-a-child-without-pain/): Have you had thoughts like…. “Kids are pretty resilient, they bounce back well, better than us grown-ups” or “I’d consider seeing someone to help if he/she had pain that didn’t go away”
- [The moving parts in your spine are like athletes](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/the-moving-parts-in-your-spine-are-like-athletes/): They require a minimum level of activity each week to maintain their fitness and ability to perform well. Regular activity helps maintain their Strength, Coordination, Confidence and Resilience.
- [Are you tired of headaches holding you back?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/are-you-tired-of-headaches-holding-you-back/): Spinal Health Week 2023 (22-28 May) is the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) national campaign dedicated to improving the spinal health of all Australians.
- [Does my baby have a joint problem?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/does-my-baby-have-a-joint-problem/): Below are some factors that may help you decide.*
- [Is your baby at risk of a Flat Head?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/is-your-baby-at-risk-of-a-flat-head/): Some baby’s heads will start round but become considerably misshapen in the first 4-8 weeks of their life.  Once a flat head shape becomes established it can be exceedingly difficult or impossible to reverse. 
- [Are you on the look out for Scoliosis in your Children?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/are-you-on-the-look-out-for-scoliosis-in-your-children/): Concerned about scoliosis in your child? Looking for a scoliosis assessment?At Sure Start Chiropractic we can provide scoliosis assessments for children. We can check for the presence of scoliosis, the likely type, indicate the likelihood of progression and provide advice for the best course of action. We can also provide a monitoring service for children with scoliosis or suspected scoliosis. The scoliosis referred to in this article is ‘idiopathic scoliosis’.
- [Strong, Straight Spines for Children (Part 2)](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/strong-straight-spines-for-kids-part-2/): With your children settling into the new school year and getting geared up for study and sport, here are some more tips to be mindful of their spine! NB: If your child appears to be in pain or discomfort with any of the suggestions below, stop the activity and contact us.
- [Communication Milestones Children](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/communication-milestones/): Ever wondered whether your child is on track with their speech and language development?
- [Strong, Straight Spines for Children (Part 1)](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/strong-straight-spines-for-kids-part-1/): As our kids are enjoying the school holidays its important to be mindful of their postural habits at home. Here are a few healthy spine tips to benefit your children during this period. NB: If your child appears to be in pain or discomfort with any of the suggestions below, stop the activity and contact us.
- [Social Skills for Children](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/social-skills/): Does your child have difficulty making friends?  Do they know how and when to join a group of people who are already talking?  Are they able to interpret the facial expressions and body language of others so that they can ‘read’ a situation?  Can they maintain a conversation using appropriate questions and comments?
- [Pillows for Children](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/pillows-for-children/): It is not always obvious when to start using a pillow for your child in bed or what type of pillow to use.  This article highlights a number of things to consider when selecting the right type of pillow (or no pillow) for your child.
- [Does your child say ‘tup’ for ‘cup’ or ‘bish’ for ‘fish’?](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/does-your-child-say-tup-for-cup-or-bish-for-fish/): Does your child substitute sounds in words?  Do they say ‘tup’ for ‘cup’ or ‘bish’ for ‘fish’?  This is a normal stage of development and most children will replace sounds in words as their language develops.  However, there are ages after which the replacement of these sounds is no longer appropriate.
- [How to carry and position your baby](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/how-to-carry-and-position-your-baby/): Postural habits can influence the health of our spines as adults, so it is worth giving some thought to the day to day posture routines of your baby.
- [Help your child sit up straight](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/help-your-child-sit-up-straight/): For most of us, sitting up straight requires conscious effort.  It is often mentally and physically easier to slouch.

## Pages
- [Neck pain](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/chiro-adults/neck-pain/): Helping identify why your neck pain keeps returning—and what may be contributing to it.
- [Back pain](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/chiro-adults/back-pain/): Whether your pain started suddenly or has been building for months, understanding why it is happening is often the first step towards moving more comfortably again.
- [Ongoing care](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/chiro-adults/ongoing-care/): One of the most common questions patients ask is whether they should continue care once they're feeling better.
- [what to expect](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/chiro-adults/what-to-expect/): We start by understanding you.
- [Why pain persists](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/chiro-adults/why-pain-persists/): Many people don't just want temporary pain relief - they want to understand why the problem hasn't settled.
- [Chiro Adults](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/chiro-adults/): Whether you're dealing with long-standing back pain, recurring headaches, persistent neck pain or a problem that hasn't responded to previous treatment, our first priority is understanding what's really going on.
- [Unsettled Babies](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/baby-chiropractor-adelaide/unsettled-babies/): Many babies have periods where they cry more than expected, seem difficult to settle, or become distressed for reasons that aren't immediately obvious.
- [Flat Head Syndrome](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/baby-chiropractor-adelaide/flat-head-syndrome-babies/): Many parents notice that their baby's head appears flatter on one side, or across the back, and wonder whether it is something they should be concerned about.
- [Torticollis](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/baby-chiropractor-adelaide/torticollis-in-babies/): Many parents notice that their baby seems to prefer looking one way, struggles to turn their head equally in both directions, or develops a head tilt.
- [Ms Lynley Gladdis Remedial Massage Therapist](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/ms-lynley-gladdis-remedial-massage-therapist/): Lynley Gladdis is a highly experienced Remedial Massage Therapist with over 25 years in practice. She holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage and Remedial Therapy and has trained in a wide range of techniques including remedial massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, shiatsu, dry needling and myofascial cupping. Her approach is gentle, thoughtful and effective. Lynley works with the tissue until it naturally yields, allowing the body to release tension without force.
- [Blog](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/blog/): Jul 20, 2026 | Back & Neck Pain
- [About Richard](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/about-richard/): Chiropractor Richard Mathers - Adelaide - Sure Start Chiropractic and Sure Start Health
- [Cancellation Policy Chiro](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/cancellation-policy-chiro/): Appointment Cancellation Policy – Updated 12/12/2023
- [child safe policy](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/child-safe-policy/): For both ‘Sure Start Health’ and ‘Sure Start Pathology’
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/privacy-policy/): PART 1 – ABOUT THIS POLICY
- [expect to pay](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/expect-to-pay/): If you have private health insurance that covers our services you should be able to claim a rebate on the spot using our HICAPS terminal.
- [Contact Sure Start Health](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/contact-us/): Contact our Kingswood clinic for chiropractic and remedial massage.
- [Massage Techniques Mitcham](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/massage-techniques-mitcham/): Clear explanations, pressure and method set to your preference, and simple after care you can use.
- [Remedial massage Mitcham](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/remedial-massage-mitcham/): Focused remedial massage or full body relaxation including prenatal and Swedish options for calmer day and greater comfort
- [Baby chiropractor Adelaide](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/baby-chiropractor-adelaide/): Book now
- [Child Teen Chiropractor Adelaide](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/child-teen-chiropractor-adelaide/): Mitcham-based, age-appropriate spine, joint and muscle care for children and teens, with gentle options that fit your school, sport and family life
- [About](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/about/): An independent family-owned practice in Kingswood with a team of caring practitioners in a professional environment.
- [Home](https://www.surestarthealth.com.au/): Book now