Feeling unsteady on your feet, or getting sudden bouts of dizziness that seem to come from nowhere? You're not alone — and you don't have to just live with it. Population research shows dizziness is reported by close to 45% of older adults, and is strongly linked to a higher risk of falls (de Moraes et al., 2013). At Coastline Chiropractic Centre, Chiropractor Dr Darren Gray brings thirty years of clinical experience to assessing how your nervous system, inner ear and spine work together to keep you balanced.
Balance issues are often dismissed as "just part of getting older," but in many cases they point to a treatable neurological or functional problem. Our Balance and Gait Clinic uses targeted assessment to identify exactly where the disruption is coming from — whether that's the vestibular system, spinal function, or how your brain is processing movement signals.
Dr Melinda Burke (Chiropractor), who completed her Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, works alongside Dr Gray to deliver evidence-based neurological rehabilitation for patients across Port Macquarie and Wauchope. This isn't guesswork — it's a structured approach to restoring proper communication between your brain, spine and body.
If falls, unsteadiness or dizziness are affecting your confidence or independence, don't wait for it to get worse. Early assessment makes a real difference to outcomes.
Book a Balance and Gait assessment with Coastline Chiropractic today — call (02) 6583 9393 or book online.
FAQs
Can a chiropractor help with dizziness and balance problems? Yes. Chiropractors trained in neurological rehabilitation can assess how your spine, inner ear and nervous system are communicating, and identify contributing factors to dizziness or unsteadiness that may otherwise go undiagnosed.
What happens at a Balance and Gait Clinic appointment? Dr Gray or Dr Burke will assess your movement, posture, spinal function and neurological responses to pinpoint what's disrupting your balance, then build a tailored rehabilitation plan around the findings.
Is dizziness a normal part of ageing? Not necessarily. While dizziness becomes more common with age, it's often linked to a specific, treatable cause rather than being an inevitable part of getting older.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor for balance issues in Port Macquarie? No referral is needed. You can book directly with Coastline Chiropractic in Port Macquarie or Wauchope by phone or online.
