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, with the goal of lasting recovery rather than short-term relief.
Our Approach
We treat the cause, not just the pain.
Most clinics focus on managing symptoms. Our approach is aimed at the underlying structure — working to address the disc, joint, or soft tissue driving your pain, not just the pain itself.
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.
The first MT Core Smart Decompression clinic in SA — 5 systems across 2 locations
We were the first clinic in South Australia to bring in the MT Core Smart Decompression system. 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 Score 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. The first MT Core Smart Decompression clinic in South Australia.
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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. Your clinician recommends the right level for you based on your assessment findings.
Entry
Reset
Focused 4–6 week decompression and rehabilitation for moderate disc injuries.
Our Flagship Program
Rebuild
Intensive decompression combined with The Shift Score 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 protection and support.
Why patients choose Shift
A different kind of spinal clinic.
Patients come to us when they want a clear diagnosis and a structured plan — not open-ended treatment. Here's what that looks like.
A clear diagnosis first
Every patient starts with a thorough assessment and a clear explanation of what's driving their symptoms — before any treatment plan is set.
Progress you can see
The Shift Score framework tracks objective functional markers at defined reviews, so your progress is measured — not guessed at.
Care with a defined endpoint
Structured programs with clear milestones and a graduation point — and honest reviews about whether continued care is genuinely needed.
Conditions We Treat
What brings most of our patients in.
Back Pain
Acute, chronic, or disc-related lower back pain — assessed and 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 with the aim of returning you to full capacity, not just back to 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. Spinal decompression is a specialised clinical program NOT available through extras cover — speak with us about your options.
We have two Adelaide locations: 101 Grange Road, Allenby Gardens and 309 Unley Road, Malvern. The MT Core Smart Decompression system is available at both locations — 5 systems 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.