If you live or work in Bellevue Hill and are looking for a chiropractor, MyChiro Bondi Junction offers chiropractic assessments for adults with back pain, neck pain, headaches, stiffness, posture-related discomfort and other musculoskeletal concerns.
Our practice is located nearby in Bondi Junction. People travel to us from around Cooper Park, Bellevue Road, Victoria Road, Old South Head Road and the surrounding eastern suburbs.
Your first visit is designed to help answer four practical questions:
- What may be contributing to the problem?
- Is chiropractic care appropriate to consider?
- What management options can be discussed?
- What would the proposed care cost?
Treatment is not included in the initial assessment. You are not required to proceed with care after attending.
Chiropractic care for Bellevue Hill residents
Bellevue Hill is a largely residential suburb shaped by steep streets, schools, harbour-side travel and busy connections through Bondi Junction, Double Bay and Rose Bay. Daily routines can involve desk work, commuting, driving, training, caring for children or spending long periods in one position.
If pain, stiffness or restricted movement keeps returning, an assessment can help clarify what may be contributing and whether chiropractic management is appropriate to discuss.
During the assessment, the chiropractor may consider:
- when the concern began and how it has changed
- which movements, positions or activities affect it
- your relevant health and medical history
- movement, mobility and physical function
- whether further medical assessment may be required
- whether chiropractic care is an appropriate option
The aim is to understand your individual presentation rather than assume that the same approach suits everyone.
Back pain assessment near Bellevue Hill
Back pain is a common reason people arrange a chiropractic assessment. It may appear after long periods of sitting, lifting, exercising, driving or changing activity levels. Some people notice a short episode, while others experience discomfort that returns.
A chiropractic assessment may include your history, movement and relevant physical tests. This helps the chiropractor consider possible musculoskeletal factors and whether chiropractic management may be appropriate.
People may seek an assessment for concerns such as:
- lower-back discomfort
- recurring back stiffness
- discomfort associated with prolonged sitting
- symptoms affected by particular movements
- muscle or joint-related discomfort
- reduced movement or mobility
If the findings suggest that chiropractic care is unsuitable, the chiropractor can discuss whether another health professional or further investigation should be considered.
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Neck pain and stiffness
Working at a laptop, using multiple screens, driving or looking down at a phone can place sustained demands on the neck and upper back. People may notice stiffness, aching around the neck or shoulders, restricted movement or symptoms that return after work.
At MyChiro, the chiropractor considers the neck within the wider musculoskeletal system. Where appropriate, the consultation may include assessment of movement, joints, muscles and relevant neurological function.
Headaches and musculoskeletal assessment
Headaches can have many causes. Some may have a musculoskeletal or neck-related component, while others require medical assessment.
If headaches occur with neck stiffness or discomfort, the chiropractor can review your history and assess whether musculoskeletal factors appear relevant. Not every headache is appropriate for chiropractic management. New, severe, rapidly worsening or otherwise concerning headaches require prompt medical assessment.
Posture and desk-related discomfort
Posture is not simply about being told to sit or stand in one fixed position. For people working around Bellevue Hill, Bondi Junction or from home, discomfort may be influenced by time spent in one position, workstation setup, movement habits, physical capacity and other factors.
An assessment may consider:
- spinal and joint movement
- muscle tension and physical capacity
- positions that aggravate or ease symptoms
- workstation-related factors
- movement and exercise habits
The focus is on how you move and function, not on creating one particular-looking posture.
What happens at your first chiropractic visit?
Your first visit with Dr Steven Lockstone, chiropractor, is primarily about understanding your concern. You can discuss your symptoms, relevant medical history and the activities you would like to manage more comfortably.
Where clinically appropriate, the examination may include assessment of movement, mobility and relevant orthopaedic or neurological findings.
1. What may be going on?
The chiropractor explains the relevant findings from your history and examination without promising a particular diagnosis or result.
2. Is chiropractic care appropriate?
If chiropractic management appears appropriate, the chiropractor explains the reasoning and available options. If it does not, you will be told and another form of assessment may be suggested.
3. What might management involve?
Any proposed plan depends on your individual presentation. The chiropractor can explain the recommended approach, review points and alternatives before you decide whether to proceed.
4. What will it cost?
Proposed fees are explained before you decide whether to begin care. Treatment is not included in the initial assessment.
About Dr Steven Lockstone
Dr Steven Lockstone is a chiropractor with more than 20 years of professional experience and practises at MyChiro in Bondi Junction. His published qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Clinical) and Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic).
The practice approach is straightforward: review the history, assess the concern, explain the findings and help each person make an informed decision about the next step.
How to get to MyChiro from Bellevue Hill
By public transport
Bus services connect parts of Bellevue Hill with Bondi Junction. Useful starting corridors include Bellevue Road, Victoria Road, Birriga Road and Old South Head Road. The best option depends on your nearest stop and the time of travel.
From Bondi Junction Station and Bus Interchange, leave toward Oxford Street and continue to Bronte Road. Public-transport routes and timetables can change, so check the Transport for NSW Trip Planner before travelling.
Driving from Bellevue Hill
From Cooper Park or Bellevue Road, travel toward Victoria Road and Bondi Junction. Depending on your starting point, Birriga Road or Old South Head Road may provide another connection to the Bondi Junction road network.
Open current directions from Bellevue Hill to MyChiro.
Finding the practice
MyChiro is in the East Building at Suite 301, 9–13 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction, opposite the McDonald’s entrance to Westfield Bondi Junction and a short walk from the transport interchange.
Parking is available in and around Westfield Bondi Junction. Access points, free-parking periods and conditions can change, so check Westfield’s current parking information before leaving.
Bellevue Hill landmarks and local streets
Cooper Park is a central local landmark between Victoria Road and Bellevue Road. Bellevue Park lies farther east, while Old South Head Road is a useful reference point for the suburb’s eastern side.
These landmarks can help you decide whether Victoria Road, Birriga Road or Old South Head Road is the most practical starting route toward Bondi Junction.
Clinic hours
Monday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Hours may change. Confirm availability when booking.
Chiropractor Bellevue Hill FAQs
Is MyChiro located in Bellevue Hill?
No. MyChiro is located nearby in Bondi Junction and sees people who travel from Bellevue Hill and surrounding suburbs.
Can I arrange an assessment for back or neck pain?
Yes. Chiropractors assess musculoskeletal concerns including back and neck pain. Whether chiropractic management is appropriate depends on your history and individual findings.
Can headaches be assessed?
Headaches can have many causes. Where neck or musculoskeletal factors may be relevant, these can be considered during an assessment. Some headache presentations require medical assessment instead.
What if chiropractic care is not appropriate?
The chiropractor will explain this. Depending on the presentation, another health professional or further investigation may be recommended.
Do I need a referral?
A GP referral is generally not required for a private chiropractic appointment. Different arrangements can apply to specific funding or compensation programs.
Where can I park?
Westfield Bondi Junction and nearby streets provide parking options. Check current time limits, fees and access conditions before travelling.
Looking for a chiropractor near Bellevue Hill?
If a musculoskeletal concern is affecting work, exercise or daily activities, an initial assessment can help clarify the available options.
New patients only. Initial assessment only. Treatment not included.
Seek urgent medical care for severe, sudden or rapidly worsening symptoms. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).