If neck, upper-back, or lower-back stiffness builds through a desk week, or a hybrid week that mixes office and home, we can assess whether ordinary musculoskeletal load is part of the picture.
We assess ordinary musculoskeletal load from sitting, screens, and mouse work. We are not an office-worker specialist and we do not run a named technique system. Individual responses vary.
Est. 1972Weekdays 7am-7pm · Sat morningsAll major health funds acceptedNo lock-in plans
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 On your way home, to work, or after school drop-off. Free on-site parking.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
528 Marion Road Plympton Park SA 5038
Who this page is for
Office, desk, hybrid, and working from home. One URL.
This page is for working adults in Adelaide whose day is mostly sitting: office, desk, hybrid, or working from home. The load is the same class (screen, mouse, chair, commute), so it stays on one URL.
If you need WorkCover, a named technique system, or a promised result from sitting, this clinic may not be the fit. If someone else can help you better, we will say so and point you in the right direction.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
What we assess
Mechanical neck, upper-back, lower-back, and shoulder presentations.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) assesses mechanical neck, upper-back, lower-back, and shoulder presentations that may be related to sitting, screen, and mouse load. Sitting may contribute. Care may help. Individual responses vary. This is not a diagnosis on a web page.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Care options
Hands-on care and gentle low-force options are available.
The first visit is an assessment. Hands-on care and gentle low-force options are available. Progress is reviewed regularly. Individual responses vary.
If an upper-neck finding is part of the picture, ask at the visit. We do not run a named technique product page from here.
In-house cold laser may be discussed at the visit if it is relevant. There is no laser heading on this page.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
What Happens in Your First Assessment
Clear steps. You stay in control of what happens next.
1
We listen first
Your story, desk week, and what is getting in the way of normal days.
2
Thorough assessment
Movement, relevant orthopaedic tests, and a careful look at the area that bothers you.
Where possible, treatment may be provided on the first visit.*
*Only where clinically appropriate, based on clinical need and suitability. Individual responses vary.
3
Clear answers
What we found, what it may mean for you, and sensible options from here.
4
A plan you control
If care may help, we outline options. You choose whether and how to proceed.
Assessment findings and any care offered are individual. Treatment is only provided where clinically appropriate. Individual responses vary.
Initial visitSave over 40% vs the SA average$69 initial · SA average $122*
Initial consultation
$69
SA average: $122*
Stapleton$69
SA average*$122
Standard visit
$60
SA average: $71*
Stapleton$60
SA average*$71
All major health funds acceptedYou choose what happens next
After your assessment, you choose how you'd like to proceed. The decision is always yours.
*Australian Chiropractors Association Consultation Fee Survey 2025 (SA data). All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary. The decision is always yours.
Related condition page
If the stiffness is mainly in your neck, the neck pain Adelaide page has the full condition detail. This page stays on desk, office, and working-from-home load.
Quick answers
Short answers for a desk week. Your options are confirmed after assessment.
What are the hours, and is there parking?
Weekdays 7am-7pm. Saturday mornings 8am-12pm. Free on-site parking at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park. On your way home, to work, or after school drop-off. A standing desk is one tool among many. It does not replace an assessment.
Do you accept private health funds?
All major health funds accepted where your extras cover applies. We do not promise a rebate at the time of your visit.
Will it be gentle?
Hands-on and gentle low-force options are available. We assess first. This is not a no-crack-ever clinic and not an Activator page. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) explains options before proceeding.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. If you already see a GP and want a look at a mechanical desk-load problem, book a first visit. We do not disparage your GP and we do not pressure a medical decision.
Is this the right clinic for office, desk, or working-from-home load?
If you need WorkCover, a named technique system, or a promised result from sitting, this clinic may not be the fit. If someone else can help you better, we will say so and point you in the right direction.
This page is general information only and is not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan. Care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses vary.
When to see a GP or emergency department
Do not wait on a chiropractic booking for these signs.
Sudden severe pain, unexplained weight loss, fever, night pain, saddle numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control: see a GP or emergency department. Call 000 when it is an emergency.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary. This page does not replace urgent medical care.
Location Hours and Practical Details
What you need for a smooth first visit.
Location
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 Free on-site parking at the clinic.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), B.Chiro.Sc (Macq), M.Chiro (Macq), is the Principal Chiropractor and Clinic Director at Stapleton Chiropractic in Plympton Park, Adelaide. He provides evidence-informed chiropractic care with a focus on musculoskeletal health, spinal movement, and functional improvement. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) works with adults, older adults, and families across all stages of life, supporting concerns such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, and postural issues. He is committed to clear communication, personalised care planning, and long-term patient outcomes.
