30/10/2026
Bringing Chiropractic Care to the Shearing Sheds!
Today, Dr. Matt had the opportunity to step outside the clinic and into the shearing sheds at Crystal Brook Grazing, providing chiropractic care to the hardworking team from Dowd Shearing.
Shearing is one of the most physically demanding jobs in rural Western Australia. Long hours, repetitive movements, constant bending and sustained pressure through the neck, back and shoulders can take a significant toll on the body.
Despite these physical demands, many shearers have limited opportunities to access chiropractic care, particularly when working long days in rural and remote areas.
Today’s visit was about bringing care directly to the shearers, helping address musculoskeletal discomfort, improve mobility and support their bodies through the physical demands of their work.
At Great Southern Chiropractic, we’re passionate about making chiropractic care more accessible across the Great Southern and surrounding rural communities.
Whether it’s in the clinic, a small country town or even a shearing shed, we believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare.
A massive thank you to Quinn and Uri Dowd from Dowd Shearing for organising today’s visit and welcoming Dr. Matt into the sheds.
A special thank you also to Pete and Katrina Kowald from Crystal Brook Grazing for opening up their property and allowing us to provide care to the team.
It was a great opportunity to meet everyone, see firsthand the hard work that goes into shearing and support those who work tirelessly in our agricultural communities.
