Who should I see?
If your lower back is making life difficult right now – struggling to sleep, get out of bed, or do activities you love – we can help. At VIP Health in Parnell, we've helped a large number of Auckland residents find lasting relief from lower back pain.
Your spine isn't just a stack of bones – it's a complex system where every joint, disc, muscle, and nerve needs to work together. When something goes wrong, even something small, it causes surprising pain and dysfunction.
While other treatments focus on managing symptoms, chiropractic care gets to the root cause of the problem. We restore proper movement and alignment – like fixing your car's wheel alignment instead of just replacing worn tires.
What to expect.
At VIP Health in Parnell, Auckland, 5 minutes from the CBD, you'll get a first class experience where we really get to understand what's going on.
- Assessment first: We'll ask about your problem, how is started, where you experience the issue and examine thoroughly how your spine moves and how your brain is communicating with your joints, ligaments and muscles.
- Gentle adjustments: We restore proper movement to joints, where your brain is unable to receive the correct feedback and that make your joints move incorrectly. Most people are surprised how gentle it is.
- Soft tissue work: We often address tight muscles with muscle release or trigger point therapy.
- Exercises: We'll show you specific stretches and strengthening exercises.
Injury Management
We must first determine why your back hurts. Muscle pain feels like a dull ache or tightness that stays in your lower back. Gets worse with movement but better with rest. While disc pain is sharp, sometimes like electric shocks, and doesn't stay put. It shoots from your back down into your buttocks or leg (sciatica). Gets worse when you sit, cough, or sneeze.
Understanding your injury is our primary focus!
Rehab & Recovery
We can help with a number of conditions that could be causing your low back pain, including:
- Joint-related back pain
- Disc problems and sciatica
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (pain above buttocks)
- Postural problems from desk work
- Muscle spasms
Maintain Vitality
Once we've helped you through your injury or problem, we guide you through focused habits and daily exercises for you to maintain and prevent your problem from returning. That's the VIP Health way!
The VIP Diference
At VIP Health in Parnell, we're not interested in quick fixes that don't last. We want to find out what's actually wrong and re-establish your brain-body connection, providing results so you can get back to doing the things you love without constantly thinking about your back.
How long will it take to get relief?
Some people experience significant relief in just one or two visits. Others with complex or long-standing issues might need several weeks. We'll be honest about expectations and keep you informed every step of the way.
We don't just adjust your spine and send you on your way. We combine chiropractic care with rehabilitation and education because we want you to get better and stay better.
You'll leave understanding what is wrong and knowing how to prevent it happening again. That's the difference between temporary relief and lasting results.
Many patients tell us they wish they'd come sooner instead of trying to "push through" the pain. The truth is, back problems rarely resolve completely without proper treatment and often get worse over time.
This is how it works:
Our full-body function and movement assessment looks beyond symptoms: your workstation ergonomics, daily stress load, nutrition, lifestyle habits, sleep quality, and the hidden muscle and joint tension that builds up over time—so you can get lasting relief, not a temporary patch.
Contact details
VIP Health + Recovery Lab
79H St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland
Phone: 0800 847 069
Email: admin@viphealth.co.nz
Office Hours: Weekdays 7am - 7pm
Our convenient Parnell Location:
- 5 minutes from Auckland CBD
- easy access from Newmarket, Grafton, Remuera
- secure parking for your convenience