Caring for the Carers: How Chiropractic Care Supports Aged Care Workers
Caring for the Carers: How Chiropractic Care Supports Aged Care Workers

Aged care workers are the heroes of our healthcare system—dedicated professionals who provide essential support to those who need it most. From assisting with mobility to lifting and transferring residents, the physical demands of the job can take a serious toll over time.
That’s where chiropractic care can help.
At Your Chiro, we support aged care workers by helping them manage the physical stress of their roles so they can continue doing what they do best—safely, comfortably, and with confidence.
The Physical Challenges of Aged Care Work
Whether you're working in residential aged care or delivering in-home support, you're likely familiar with the physical toll this work can bring, including:
- Back, neck and shoulder pain from lifting and manual handling
- Joint stiffness or reduced mobility from repetitive tasks
- Postural strain from prolonged standing, bending or reaching
- Fatigue and physical tension after long or back-to-back shifts
- Sleep disturbances and mental stress that impact recovery
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care is more than just back pain relief—it’s about improving how your entire body functions and feels. Here’s how we help aged care professionals:
✅ Pain Relief
Spinal adjustments reduce muscular tension and restore joint mobility—relieving common aches from physically demanding work.
✅ Injury Prevention
By improving spinal alignment and body mechanics, chiropractic care helps reduce the risk of sprains, strains and overuse injuries.
✅ Posture and Ergonomics Support
We provide personalised advice on safe lifting, movement and posture to reduce unnecessary strain during your shifts.
✅ Improved Flexibility and Mobility
Better joint function means easier movement throughout the day, helping you feel less fatigued after physical tasks.
✅ Faster Recovery
By enhancing nervous system function, chiropractic adjustments can improve your body's ability to recover between shifts.
✅ Better Sleep and Stress Management
A well-aligned body often sleeps better, manages stress more effectively, and simply feels more balanced.
A Message to Aged Care Workers
You give so much of yourself every day—your energy, compassion and care. Chiropractic care is one way to give back to yourself. It’s not just about managing pain; it’s about protecting your health and wellbeing so you can keep doing the work you love, with less strain and more ease.
You're There for Others—We’re Here for You
At Your Chiro, we understand the physical demands aged care workers face. We offer tailored care plans that address your specific needs, helping you move better, feel stronger, and reduce the risk of injury.
If you're an aged care worker in Ascot Vale or surrounding suburbs, we invite you to experience the difference chiropractic care can make.
Clinic Information
Your Chiro
📍 486 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, VIC
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info@your-chiro.com.au
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www.your-chiro.com.au
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