Allenby Gardens & Malvern
Shift
Spinal Health
Chiropractic · Decompression · Rehabilitation
For patients with disc injuries, chronic back pain, or complex spinal presentations that haven't responded to other treatment. We combine mechanical decompression, chiropractic care, and structured rehabilitation to get you to a real resolution — not just temporary relief.
Our Approach
We treat the cause. Not just the pain.
Most clinics manage symptoms. We're interested in structural resolution — returning the disc, joint, or soft tissue to a state where it no longer generates pain in the first place.
Every patient at Shift receives a thorough initial assessment, a clear diagnosis, and a structured treatment plan with defined milestones. You'll always know where you are in your recovery and what the next step looks like.
SA's only MT Core clinic — 5 beds across 2 locations
The MT Core mechanical decompression bed is the only one of its kind in South Australia. With 5 beds across Allenby Gardens and Malvern, we can see more patients without compromising access or wait times.
Structured care with a defined endpoint
Not open-ended treatment with no clear direction. Every patient has a structured plan, defined milestones, and regular progress reviews — so you always know where you are and what comes next.
The Shift 4 rehabilitation framework
An in-house rehabilitation methodology designed to build lasting spinal capacity — not just reduce pain, but address the underlying deficits that allowed the injury to develop.
What We Do
Two core services. One goal.
Spinal decompression for disc injuries. Chiropractic care for everything else. Often combined — always structured around your specific diagnosis.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical mechanical decompression for disc herniation, bulge, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis. Adelaide's only MT Core clinic.
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Chiropractic Care
Back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Manual therapy, soft tissue work, and exercise rehabilitation — matched to your diagnosis.
Learn more →Recovery Programs
Structured programs for disc injury recovery.
For patients with disc injuries, we offer defined recovery programs with clinical benchmarks and regular progress reviews. Choose the level that matches your presentation — your clinician will guide the recommendation.
Entry
Reset
Focused 12-week decompression and rehabilitation for moderate disc injuries.
Most Recommended
Rebuild
Intensive decompression combined with The Shift 4 framework for complex or chronic disc injuries.
Advanced
Elite
Maximum clinical support for severe or multi-level disc injuries requiring intensive decompression.
Continuation
Elevate
Monthly membership for program graduates whose discs need continued support to fully resolve.
Patient Reviews
What our patients say.
"I have been seeing Jonathan for a few years now and my sciatica has improved so much. Jonathan is empathetic, understanding, and an overall great guy. Highly recommend."
"Since incorporating MT Core decompression sessions with Jonathan, it is a game changer. I already have around 10 sessions and feel so much difference in my posture, movement, and pain. I would highly recommend."
"If you have spinal health issues of either short-term or long-term standing, treatments offered by Jonathan will provide long-term exceptional results."
Conditions We Treat
What brings most of our patients in.
Back Pain
Acute, chronic, or disc-related lower back pain — treated at the source, not just managed.
Neck Pain
Cervical stiffness, forward head posture, and disc-related neck pain addressed at joint level.
Headaches & Migraines
Cervicogenic and tension-type headaches with a structural cervical component.
Sports Injuries
Strains, sprains, and overuse injuries — treated to get you back at full capacity, not just training.
Patient Resources
From the clinic.
Questions
Frequently asked.
We specialise in disc injuries, complex lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Our core focus is on structural spinal conditions — particularly those that haven't responded to other treatments or where surgery has been suggested as an option. We treat both acute and chronic presentations across all age groups.
No referral required. Book directly online or by phone. If you have existing imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) or reports from other practitioners, bring them to your first appointment — they help us build a clearer picture faster and avoid duplicating tests you've already had.
Your initial consultation runs approximately 45–60 minutes and includes a full health history, physical and neurological examination, postural and movement assessment, and where relevant, a review of any existing imaging. You'll leave with a clear diagnosis, an explanation of what's causing your symptoms, and a specific treatment plan — not a vague recommendation to "come back and see how it goes."
Chiropractic consultations are claimable under most extras health insurance policies. We process HICAPS claims on the spot, so you pay only the gap at the time of your visit. Rebate amounts vary by fund and policy level. We recommend contacting your insurer to confirm your entitlements before your first appointment.
We have two Adelaide locations: 101 Grange Road, Allenby Gardens and 309 Unley Road, Malvern. The MT Core spinal decompression bed is available at both locations — 5 beds in total — meaning more availability and shorter wait times for decompression patients. Book online and select your preferred location at checkout.
Get Started
Ready to find out what's actually going on?
Book an initial consultation. Leave with a diagnosis, a plan, and a clear picture of what recovery looks like for your specific case.