Haberfield has about 6,500 residents (2021), a median age of 46 and a long Italian heritage. The Inner West Light Rail runs along its eastern edge, and Summer Hill station is near its southern boundary, so the T2 line is an easy connection to Flemington.
Getting to the clinic from Haberfield
Haberfield is a quick trip by car. By train, Summer Hill station is close to its southern edge, with the T2 line running through to Flemington. By road it is roughly 8 to 9 km, about 10 to 20 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 Haberfield
Algie Park, Robson Park, Reg Cody Reserve and Hawthorne Canal Reserve are the local green spaces, and the GreenWay walking and cycling path passes the Hawthorne and Marion light rail stops on its way to the Bay Run.
Places to play and train
- Algie Park and Robson Park
- Reg Cody Reserve
- Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Walking, running and cycling
- The GreenWay path along Hawthorne Canal toward Iron Cove and the Bay Run
What we commonly treat for people from Haberfield
Knee pain
Common triggers include running, football and stairs. Treatment may include soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, shockwave for tendon problems and a progressive strengthening and landing-control program. We also check footwear and training load.
Hip pain
Common triggers include running, kicking and long periods of sitting. Treatment may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, dry needling and shockwave for tendon problems, along with strength and mobility exercises. We also review training volume, footwear and how you load the hip in daily life.
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.
We also treat shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and headache problems, and sports injuries of all kinds.
Treatments we would use for Haberfield patients
Soft tissue therapy
Soft tissue therapy is hands-on treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments.
In a plan for knee pain, hip pain, ankle 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
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy delivers pulses of acoustic energy through a handheld applicator to painful tissue.
In a plan for knee pain, hip 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
IASTM
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation, or IASTM, uses smooth-edged tools to apply controlled pressure and friction to muscle, tendon and the fascia around them.
In a plan for knee pain, ankle pain it is one of the tools we may use. It is commonly used for:
- Tight, knotted or sensitive muscle after hard training
- Tendon problems such as Achilles, patellar and forearm tendon pain
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
Five Dock, Summer Hill, Ashfield, Leichhardt, Drummoyne. See all areas we serve.
