Chiropractor Paddington

Paddington: Local Context for Your Visit

Paddington’s narrow residential streets make it useful to join Oxford Street before planning the rest of the trip.

Useful reference points include Five Ways, Victoria Barracks and Paddington Reservoir Gardens. Main local corridors include Oxford Street, Glenmore Road, Moore Park Road and Jersey Road. These details help you choose a route based on where you actually start, rather than the suburb centre.

What an Initial Chiropractic Assessment Covers

The appointment starts with your history: when the concern began, what changes it and what you want to return to. The chiropractor then performs relevant physical tests and explains the findings before discussing options.

1. History: the concern, relevant health information and your goals.
2. Examination: movement and other physical tests where appropriate.
3. Explanation: what the findings suggest and what remains uncertain.
4. Options: chiropractic management, another form of care or referral.

Back Pain Assessment Near Paddington

Back discomfort can follow a sudden change in activity, a long drive, lifting or repeated time at a desk. The assessment looks at the pattern of symptoms, movement and relevant physical findings before any management option is discussed.

• when symptoms began and whether they are changing
• activities, positions or movements that alter them
• relevant medical history and current function
• signs that indicate referral or further investigation

Neck, Upper-Back and Desk-Related Concerns

Neck symptoms can be affected by screen time, driving, training and sustained positions. Assessment may include neck movement, surrounding muscles, joints and relevant neurological checks.

The aim is not to label one posture as correct. It is to understand how movement, work demands and physical capacity relate to your presentation.

Headaches Need Careful Screening

Headaches can arise for many reasons. If neck stiffness occurs at the same time, musculoskeletal factors can be assessed, but that does not mean chiropractic care is appropriate for every headache.

Seek prompt medical help for a sudden severe headache, a new neurological symptom, fever, significant trauma or a rapidly changing pattern.

Travelling from Paddington to Bondi Junction

Public transport

Buses along Oxford Street travel directly to Bondi Junction. Connect from Five Ways via Glenmore Road if needed.

Services change, so use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner on the day.

Driving

Follow Oxford Street east; Moore Park Road and York Road provide alternatives from the southern side.

Open current directions from Paddington.

Nearby starting points

This guide can also help people near Woollahra, Centennial Park and Surry Hills, although each suburb has its own route page.

Finding the Practice

MyChiro is in the East Building at Suite 301, 9–13 Bronte Road, opposite the McDonald’s entrance to Westfield Bondi Junction and a short walk from the station and bus interchange.

Westfield states that its car parks can be accessed from Junction Street, Grafton Street and Hollywood Avenue. Parking conditions can change, so check current information before travelling.

About Dr Steven Lockstone

Dr Steven Lockstone is a chiropractor practising at MyChiro in Bondi Junction. His published qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Clinical) and Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic).

The approach is to assess the presentation, explain the findings and discuss options without promising a particular outcome.

Clinic Hours and Appointments

Chiropractor Paddington FAQs

Is MyChiro located in Paddington?

No. The practice is in Bondi Junction; this page explains travel from Paddington.

Is Oxford Street the simplest route?

For most of Paddington, yes. Oxford Street is the principal bus and driving corridor to Bondi Junction.

Can a chiropractor assess back pain?

Chiropractors assess musculoskeletal back concerns. Whether chiropractic management is appropriate depends on the history, examination findings and any need for medical referral.

What happens if the presentation is not suitable for chiropractic care?

The chiropractor explains the concern and can recommend medical assessment, another health professional or further investigation where appropriate.

Is treatment included in the first visit?

No. The first visit is an initial assessment. Treatment is not included, and there is no requirement to proceed with care.

Do I need a GP referral?

A GP referral is generally not required for a private chiropractic appointment. Different rules may apply to specific funding or compensation programs.