Back pain has a way of becoming background noise when life’s full — but ignoring it rarely makes it go away. Whether you’re on your feet all day, commuting, or grinding through long work hours, it builds up. At Clifton Hill Chiropractic, we’re just a short trip from Northcote and we work with locals dealing with this kind of thing every day. We’ll figure out what’s actually going on and help you feel like yourself again. Come in and see us. You can also explore our full chiropractic services for Northcote patients, covering neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and ongoing wellness care.
Call us today on 03 9481 1933 or 0421 068 543
Our Chiropractors use a range of techniques for back pain treatment:
All sessions are customised to accommodate individual patient needs.
If you require a chiropractor for acute and long-standing back pain, we can help.
For those needing ongoing preventative care, our wellness plans are an ideal solution.

Extensive Chiropractic Services for Every Lifestyle
At Clifton Hill Chiropractic, we don’t just treat symptoms—we address the root causes of your back pain. Our knowledgeable team, led by Dr Stella Parissis with 30 years of industry experience, utilises a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to your specific needs:
- Manual Adjustments for immediate relief and improved mobility
- Gonstead Technique for precise spinal corrections
- Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) for gentle, effective treatment
- Activator Methods for anyone preferring low-force adjustments
- Drop Piece techniques for comfortable, targeted care
Our holistic approach recognises that proper structure is necessary for proper function. When spinal alignment is compromised—whether from hours at your desk or that challenging run along the creek—it affects your entire nervous system. We work to restore this alignment, allowing your body to heal naturally and function at its best.
Your Local Back Pain Experts in Northcote
As part of the City of Darebin, Northcote’s community highly engages in local lifestyle and wellness initiatives. We’ve been serving the inner north community for three decades, building long-term relationships with families from Northcote, Clifton Hill, Fitzroy North, Carlton, and surrounding suburbs. Thornbury residents dealing with similar desk-to-trail back pain patterns can find the same targeted care through our back pain treatment for Thornbury program.
Our clinic understands the specific physical stressors unique to Northcote residents. We see firsthand how Melbourne’s notoriously cold and damp winters can turn a minor ache into significant pain, particularly for anyone maintaining active lifestyles year-round. Our treatment approach considers these environmental factors alongside your individual biomechanics.
We’re conveniently located for Northcote residents, with flexible hours including evenings until 7pm and Saturday appointments. This accessibility makes sure you don’t have to choose between your professional commitments and your health.


Why Choose Clifton Hill Chiropractic
Our practice stands apart through our commitment to understanding the whole person, not just the symptom. Here’s what makes us the trusted choice for back pain treatment in Northcote:
- Experience You Can Trust: 30 years serving the inner north community, with multiple generations of families under our care
- Extensive Initial Assessments: Thorough case history, functional movement and posture assessment, neurological and orthopaedic evaluation
- Education-Led Approach: Every patient leaves understanding what’s wrong, why it happened, and how we’ll treat it
- Integrative Health Hub: Access to psychologists, massage therapists, and naturopaths for complete wellness support
- Flexible Payment Options: HICAPS on-site claiming, WorkSafe, TAC, and Chronic Disease Management Plans accepted
- Wellness-Based Care Plans: Ongoing preventative care services that accommodate your lifestyle
From Pain Relief to Peak Performance
Our structured approach follows a clear patient journey: Relief → Correction → Stability → Performance. This systematic progression confirms lasting results, not just temporary fixes. For Northcote’s active professionals and families, this means:
- Immediate pain relief to get you back to work and play
- Corrective care addressing underlying structural issues
- Stability phase preventing future flare-ups
- Performance optimisation for your chosen activities

Frequently Asked Questions
We accept claims from
WORKSAFE, TAC & VETERAN AFFAIRS
Areas We Serve
- Back Pain Treatment Abbotsford
- Back Pain Treatment Brunswick
- Back Pain Treatment Carlton
- Back Pain Treatment Collingwood
- Back Pain Treatment Fitzroy
- Back Pain Treatment Fairfield
- Back Pain Treatment Northcote
- Back Pain Treatment Preston
- Back Pain Treatment Thornbury
Other Service Available in Northcote


