Equilibrio Chiropractic (Tiong Bahru)

chiropractor — Novena · Singapore

About Equilibrio Chiropractic (Tiong Bahru)

Equilibrio Chiropractic is a registered chiropractic clinic in Singapore, operated by Equilibrio Health Pte Ltd, with branches at Novena, Tiong Bahru and Parkway. The clinic focuses on helping office professionals resolve persistent pain — the kind of soreness, dull ache, stiffness or occasional numbness that's hard to pin down — by identifying what's actually causing it rather than applying a routine, one-size-fits-all treatment.

Rather than assuming pain comes from a single habit or movement, Equilibrio's chiropractors take time to understand the nature of a patient's work, how long the pain has been present, and how posture, movement and habits interact before planning care. Treatment is based on clinical assessment and adjusted as a patient's condition responds, rather than repeating the same approach regardless of progress.

The clinic's team includes Dr. Bryan Chen, a Doctor of Chiropractic (NZ) with nearly 10 years in practice; Dr. Sasha Zhong, a Doctor of Chiropractic (NZ) who often works with professionals struggling to describe vague or shifting pain; Dr. Jarol Lao, a Doctor of Chiropractic (NZ) who frequently sees patients after weeks or months of self-management without improvement; Dr. Britney Ong, a Doctor of Chiropractic (UK); and Dr. Jing, a Doctor of Chiropractic (NZ) with close to a decade of experience in posture- and sitting-related pain.

Equilibrio Chiropractic: Finding the Real Cause of Office-Related Pain

Equilibrio Chiropractic was built around a specific frustration: office professionals whose neck, shoulder or back pain lingers because it was never properly traced back to its actual cause. The clinic's approach is to identify what's actually causing the pain and address it without unnecessary long-term treatment, rather than defaulting to a routine or packaged programme.

When pain is hard to describe

Many working professionals who come to Equilibrio aren't dealing with sharp, sudden pain — it's often soreness that doesn't fully go away, a dull or recurring ache, stiffness after long hours of sitting, or occasional tightness or numbness. According to the clinic, when pain presents this way, it's usually a sign that more than one factor is involved, rather than a single injury or movement.

Starting with the cause, not a guess

Rather than assuming pain comes from one habit, Equilibrio's chiropractors take time upfront to understand the nature of a patient's work and daily demands, how long the pain has been present, and how posture, movement and habits interact. Neck, shoulder and back pain rarely appear overnight for office professionals — it typically develops gradually through a combination of posture, prolonged sitting, workload and stress. Care is then planned based on clinical assessment and adjusted as the patient's condition responds, rather than repeating the same treatment regardless of progress.

A toolkit matched to the problem

Equilibrio doesn't apply every treatment to every patient. Chiropractic care addresses joint- and movement-related issues contributing to neck, back and spinal discomfort. Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical option considered for disc-related conditions, aiming to reduce pressure on spinal structures. Radial shockwave therapy is used for soft tissue and tendon-related conditions where stimulating a healing response helps, including specific applications for tennis elbow symptoms and knee osteoarthritis. Dry needling therapy targets specific muscular trigger points when tension is contributing to pain or restricted movement, and the Super Inductive System offers a non-invasive option for neuromuscular and joint-related conditions needing deeper tissue stimulation.

A team with real experience

The clinic's chiropractors bring distinct areas of focus. Dr. Bryan Chen has spent nearly a decade in practice and is known for setting clear treatment direction upfront, changing course if progress isn't happening. Dr. Sasha Zhong often works with professionals — especially women — who struggle to explain shifting, work-stress-related discomfort, helping them make sense of vague symptoms before deciding on treatment. Dr. Jarol Lao frequently sees patients who assumed their pain would resolve on its own after weeks or months of rest or self-management. Dr. Britney Ong helps professionals decide when intervention actually makes sense, and when conservative options are enough. Dr. Jing, with close to a decade of experience, focuses on recognising posture- and sitting-related pain early, before it progresses into nerve irritation or sciatica.

Answering the questions patients actually ask

Equilibrio addresses common chiropractic questions directly on its site — including why adjustments sometimes produce popping sounds (harmless air release as joints open), why self-cracking your own spine isn't recommended (risk of joint instability over time without proper technique), and that chiropractic care can start at any age, even for newborns with birth-related spinal trauma. On treatment plans, the clinic is clear that pay-per-visit adjustments are available but only provide temporary relief, while a structured treatment plan combining adjustments, dry needling, shockwave therapy, customised exercises and re-examinations addresses the root cause at a lower overall cost. First adjustments may cause mild discomfort for around 12 to 24 hours, but ongoing treatment shouldn't cause pain.

Visiting Equilibrio Chiropractic

Equilibrio Chiropractic is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, 9am to 1pm, closed Sundays. The clinic operates three branches — Novena, Tiong Bahru and Parkway — and appointments can be booked online by selecting a preferred branch.

Signature items

  • Chiropractic Care
  • Spinal Decompression Therapy
  • Radial Shockwave Therapy
  • Dry Needling Therapy
  • Super Inductive System
  • Shockwave for Knee Osteoarthritis

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Services

  • Chiropractic Care — Addresses joint-related and movement-related issues contributing to neck, back and spinal discomfort, applied based on examination findings
  • Spinal Decompression Therapy — Non-surgical option for disc-related conditions, reducing pressure on spinal structures to support recovery
  • Radial Shockwave Therapy — For soft tissue and tendon-related conditions where stimulating a healing response is appropriate
  • Dry Needling Therapy — Applied to specific muscular trigger points when muscle tension contributes to pain or restricted movement
  • Super Inductive System — Non-invasive therapy for neuromuscular and joint-related conditions requiring deeper tissue stimulation
  • Shockwave Therapy for Tennis Elbow Symptoms — Shockwave therapy targeted at tennis elbow symptoms
  • Shockwave Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis — Shockwave therapy targeted at knee osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What do chiropractors do?
They are allied health care professionals who practice spinal adjustments, unlike medical doctors who give injections, perform surgeries, or write prescriptions. At least 4,400 hours of theory and practicals are required to attain the degree.
Why are there popping sounds during chiropractic adjustments?
The sounds are harmless, caused by joints opening up during adjustments and releasing air, which creates the popping sound.
Is it safe to 'crack' your own spine?
Not recommended — chiropractors are trained to move joints in the exact direction and with the exact force required for each patient; self-cracking over time can cause joint instability requiring more treatment to correct.
When should chiropractic care be started?
Treatment can never be started too early, even newborn babies can be treated to correct spinal injuries from birth trauma such as vacuum or forceps delivery.
Is it necessary to sign up for a treatment plan?
No, pay-per-visit adjustments are available, but a single adjustment only provides temporary relief. A treatment plan combines adjustments, dry needling, shockwave therapy, customised exercises and re-examinations at a lower cost.
Will chiropractic treatments cause pain?
Certain adjustments may cause slight initial discomfort, but you shouldn't feel pain afterward, aside from possible mild discomfort lasting 12-24 hours after a first adjustment.
Where are Equilibrio Chiropractic's branches located?
Novena (8 Sinaran Drive #07-09), Tiong Bahru (298 Tiong Bahru Rd #13-02), and Parkway (80 Marine Parade Rd #07-08).

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