Chronic Pain and Neurological Chiropractor Melbourne

A Brain First approach to restoring function and reducing pain

Chronic pain is rarely just a tissue issue.

It is often driven by how the brain and nervous system process movement, balance, and sensory input. When this communication becomes inefficient, the body compensates, creating ongoing pain, stiffness, fatigue, and degeneration.

A Brain First chiropractic approach restores regulation so pain reduces and function returns.


When to see a chronic pain Chiropractor

This approach may be appropriate if you:

  • Have persistent pain without lasting relief

  • Experience dizziness linked to neck or posture

  • Feel stiff, guarded, or unstable with movement

  • Notice pain worsening with compensation or fatigue

  • Have been told nothing structural explains your pain

  • Want a neurological approach rather than symptom chasing

Care can be effective even when pain has been present for years.


Common chronic pain symptoms

Chronic pain often presents alongside neurological and movement based symptoms.

These may include:

  • Ongoing neck, back, or joint pain

  • Cervicogenic dizziness or unsteadiness

  • Headaches associated with neck dysfunction

  • Chronic muscle tension or stiffness

  • Pain that shifts or spreads without clear injury

  • Poor coordination or balance

  • Fatigue with movement

  • Pain that persists despite treatment

If pain continues, the nervous system may still be operating in a protective or compensatory state.


Why a Brain First Chiropractic approach works

Chronic pain is strongly influenced by the nervous system.

When the brain receives distorted input from the eyes, inner ear, joints, muscles, or posture, it adapts through protective movement patterns. While helpful short term, these strategies often increase strain and degeneration over time.

Brain First chiropractic care focuses on:

  • Restoring brain body communication

  • Reducing dysfunctional and compensatory movement

  • Improving balance and postural control

  • Calming nervous system overactivity

This approach addresses why pain persists, not just where it is felt.


How chronic pain Chiropractic Care is delivered

Care is personalised and guided by neurological and movement based findings.

Treatment may include:

  • Brain based chiropractic care

  • Neurological input targeting balance and coordination

  • Movement retraining to reduce compensations

  • Postural and joint support

  • Nervous system regulation strategies

  • LASER therapy to support tissue healing and reduce inflammation

All care is adapted to your tolerance to avoid flare ups and support sustainable progress.


Start restoring function and reducing pain today

Chronic pain improves when brain and nervous system communication is restored so the body no longer needs pain as protection.

Restore your balance

My Balance Matters is a neuro wellness clinic with a special interest in balance. We aim to improve your overall health and well-being using a holistic lifestyle medicine approach.   By integrating brain, body and environmental support, we help you to restore certainty and reach your full potential.