Your Questions about Chiropractic Care and Thrive, Answered

Chiropractic care is designed to locate and analyse areas of dysfunction in the spine and nervous system and remove these interferences to normal body function. Think of the scope of chiropractic as the scope of the nervous system. Learn more about chiropractic and its history here and find more articles on our blog.

Each field holds a different piece of the puzzle that is the human body. Depending on the school and country of training and practice, the scope of practice will differ.

Choosing a doctor for you and your family can be a difficult decision, we suggest you do your own research, schedule a consultation or ask for referrals from people you know and trust.

You can find more articles on our blog here. We also have reading materials available in office. For research articles, the Index to Chiropractic Literature and Pubmed are good places to start.

Watching your posture and ergonomics is a big thing because these are micro-traumas that add up. Also, other health-building habits like a balanced diet and staying active help. That said, like how you take care of your teeth and get them checked by a professional regularly, you should your spine too.

Many people have found relief for their aches and pain with chiropractic care. Chiropractic helps in removing joint restriction, reducing nerve interference, restoring brain-body communication, and more. Find out more about pain and chiropractic here.

Dysfunction in the spine and nervous system may not always result in symptoms like pain, yet affect how the body functions. Pain and degeneration happen over time. To know if you have such a dysfunction that you can do without, get your spine checked by a chiropractor. More about chiropractic and its many benefits here.

You can reach out to us via the contact form here, email (hello@thrivechiro.com.sg), or Whatsapp/text (+65 8883 4712).

You are also welcomed to drop by our office for a chat during office hours, but appointments are preferred to reduce wait time and avoid disappointment. We are located at 1 Paya Lebar Link #04-01, Spaces PLQ 1, Singapore 408533. For directions to get here, see here.

Yes, we have different exams for adults, newborn/infant to walking, walking child to 12 years old. There are different physical exams and cranial nerve and primitive reflex testing will be done for children.

The recommended visit frequency will range from 1-2 times a week (for relief care) to once every 4-6 weeks (for wellness care). The recommended frequency will depend on factors like your condition and goals.

Apart from the spine, we also adjust parts of the skull and extremities like wrists and ankles as clinically indicated.

Depending on your case history and initial exam, we may require imaging before starting you on care.

To best meet your healthcare needs, we may refer you for further imaging or studies.

We will be monitoring your progress over your visits. At various checkpoints, we also have progress exams. More about your Thrive experience here.

Sure! The type of chiropractic care (relief, corrective or wellness) and how often or how long you choose to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you. The time it takes for relief will depend on how severe or how long you have had the issue.

Maintenance care helps to prevent problems before they start. Health is something you build every day, not seek it when its lost. Find out more about chiropractic for wellness here.

Chiropractic is one piece of the puzzle which together with other health-building habits, allow for maximum healing and optimal health. We will make home care recommendations (including active and passive stretches) to accelerate the healing process.

Your body works best with a good nerve supply. More about chiropractic and its many benefits here.

Childbirth is traumatic not just for mum but also for baby with the tugging and pulling of the head. And children have many falls, twists and bumps as they experience and interact with the world. It’s good to have their spines checked. More about chiropractic for mums and kids here.

We adjust by hand or FDA-approved chiropractic adjusting instruments, like we do for adults, but use much lighter pressure. Like pressing on a tomato without causing an indent.

There are many causes of scoliosis, which we can determine with x-ray imaging. Depending on the type, chiropractic may be able to help. Speak to us to find out more.

In our office, consent is required for all under the age of 21.

Plenty, how does a smoother and more comfortable pregnancy and delivery sound? More about chiropractic for mums and kids here.

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and adjustment with the goal of improving the neurobiomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region and thus pregnancy outcomes. We have pregnancy pillows to support your belly so you can lay face down on our table.

If you are not comfortable laying down, the techniques we practice allow us to adjust in different positions (such as with you seated or standing).

Chiropractic can help older adults live independently, look after themselves and preserve their health for longer. More about chiropractic care for older adults here.

Whether it is improving strength, control, or range of motion, chiropractic can help improve your game. More about chiropractic for wellness here.

Yes, the techniques we practice allow us to adjust in different positions (such as with you seated or standing).

Postural imbalances are common but not normal. Like scoliosis, there are many causes of poor posture, which we may be able to determine with x-ray imaging or functional testing. Depending on the type, chiropractic may be able to help, especially in tandem with active and passive stretching and ergonomic changes. Speak to us to find out more.

You can reach out to us to book your appointment here. Onsite appointments at our office can be made, changed or cancelled online within 3 hours of appointment time by creating an account here. Let us know if you are only available after office hours. If you have any issues, do contact us directly.

Offsite appointments are generally scheduled on days when our office is closed which can be found here. Speak to us about other times.

We allow and need more flexibility to book and confirm offsite appointments.

Yes, we offer home or workplace visits.

We are located at the 1 Paya Lebar Link #04-01, Spaces PLQ 1, Singapore 408533. For directions to get here, see here.

Yes. You may park at PLQ 1, or the other malls or HDB estates in the vicinity. See here for various carpark rates. We are easily accessible by bus and MRT with Paya Lebar MRT (East-West Line and Circle Line) within walking distance.

Yes.

Our office is more fully equipped but the techniques we practice allow us to adjust in different positions (such as with you seated or standing).

More about pricing and benefits here.

Yes, we now offer small pre-paid plans/packages. Alternatively you can pay as you use. More about pricing and benefits here.

Yes. The type of chiropractic care (relief, corrective or wellness) and how often or how long you choose to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you. We will send you reminders from time to time. If more than 6 months has lapsed since your last visit, we may require a full exam when you return.

We currently only accept PayNow/Paylah (preferred) and cash. If no change is available, the excess will be credited into your account to offset the cost of your next visit.

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We are always striving to make quality chiropractic care accessible and affordable for everyone. Because everyone can benefit from a good nerve supply. We run a lean operation, leverage the use of technology and stick to having only what is necessary. We appreciate word-of-mouth referrals should you know anyone who can benefit from chiropractic care here at Thrive Chiropractic.

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Yes! Reach out to us here. We can do health, wellness, posture, ergonomics, career talks and more!

Yes! We are all for happy, healthy employees. Reach out to us here.

More about the many ways you can contact us here. We are located at 1 Paya Lebar Link #04-01, Spaces PLQ 1, Singapore 408533. For directions to get here, see here.

Our office opening hours can be found here. For real-time availability, check our online booking page here. Outside office hours are available, by appointment only.

We take your privacy seriously. Personal and health records are kept confidential and will only be shared with your authorization.

Visits are spaced out and everyone is keep his/her mask on throughout their visit. Hand sanitizer is provided and surfaces will be wiped down after each visit.

At Thrive Chiropractic, the safety of our staff and practice members is our overriding priority and we are committed to adhering to prevailing health guidelines, recommendations and restrictions to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.

Please keep us updated if any of the following applies:
– You or a household member is currently serving a Quarantine Order (QO) or Stay-Home Notice (SHN), Leave of Absence (LOA) or anything similar.
– You or a household member has been tested for COVID-19 and are waiting to receive test results.
– You or a household member is currently unwell (with fever or flu-like symptoms, cough, sore throat or a loss of the sense of taste/smell).
– You or a household member has had contact or, been notified that you were in close contact, with a confirmed COVID-19 case within the past 14 days.