Leichhardt, the Inner West Council’s administrative centre, has about 15,000 residents (2021), a strong Italian heritage around Norton Street, and a very big sporting identity. Leichhardt North, Hawthorne, Marion and Taverners Hill light rail stops serve it, and Petersham station is about an 8-minute walk from Norton Street.
Getting to the clinic from Leichhardt
Leichhardt is a quick trip by car. By train, Petersham station is at the southern edge of the suburb on the T2 line. By road it is roughly 10 to 11 km, about 12 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. We are at 1B/10 Henley Road, Homebush West NSW 2140. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 12pm. You can book online or call 02 9145 0348.
Staying active around Leichhardt
Leichhardt Oval is the home of Wests Tigers, Lambert Park is the home of APIA Leichhardt Tigers football, and Blackmore Oval is used for rugby league and cricket by junior clubs. Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and the Leichhardt Rowing Club are in Leichhardt Park on Iron Cove, in neighbouring Lilyfield.
Places to play and train
- Leichhardt Oval: Wests Tigers
- Lambert Park: APIA Leichhardt Tigers football
- Blackmore Oval: junior rugby league and cricket
- Pioneers Memorial Park and War Memorial Park
Walking, running and cycling
- The GreenWay via Hawthorne Canal
- The Bay Run at Iron Cove, adjacent via Leichhardt Park
What we commonly treat for people from Leichhardt
Shoulder pain
Common triggers include overhead sport, swimming and gym training. Treatment may include soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling and shockwave for tendon problems, plus progressive strengthening of the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles. Rest from the aggravating movement helps early, but we aim to restore load as quickly as is safe.
Ankle pain
Common triggers include rolled ankles and court and field sport. Treatment includes joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy and, where suitable, IASTM or dry needling, but the main work is a staged strength, balance and landing program. We will tell you when you can run, jump and cut again.
Neck pain
Common triggers include screens, driving and sleep position. Depending on your findings, treatment may include gentle joint mobilisation or adjustment, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and exercises to strengthen the muscles that support your neck. We also look at workstation set-up and sleep position.
We also treat shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and headache problems, and sports injuries of all kinds.
Treatments we would use for Leichhardt patients
Soft tissue therapy
Soft tissue therapy is hands-on treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments.
In a plan for shoulder pain, ankle pain, neck pain it is one of the tools we may use. It is commonly used for:
- Muscle strains and tightness
- Overuse problems such as shin, calf and forearm pain
Dry needling
Dry needling uses very fine, single-use needles inserted into tight or painful muscle, often at trigger points.
In a plan for shoulder pain, neck pain it is one of the tools we may use. It is commonly used for:
- Tight, sensitive muscle in the neck, shoulder and upper back
- Gluteal, hip and hamstring tightness
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy delivers pulses of acoustic energy through a handheld applicator to painful tissue.
In a plan for shoulder pain, ankle pain it is one of the tools we may use. It is commonly used for:
- Plantar fasciopathy (heel and arch pain)
- Achilles and patellar tendinopathy
Your plan is built after assessment, so you may not need all of these. The full list is on our spinal adjustments, soft tissue, dry needling, IASTM, myofascial release and shockwave pages.
Your first visit
New patients book a 45-minute Initial Assessment & Treatment. Read what happens, what to bring and how to book on our first visit page. Our chiropractors are Dr. Woosang (Jason) Lee and Dr. Minhyuk (Jordan) Jang.
Also serving nearby suburbs
Haberfield, Summer Hill, Petersham, Five Dock, Ashfield. See all areas we serve.
