Welcome to the home of Dr Neil Cuninghame, Hillcrest Chiropractor. Here you will find useful information about various topics related to Chiropractic and pain, including articles which dissect complex issues in health care, self stretch techniques and a whole bunch of other information to help you on your journey from pain.
With 14 years of clinical experience, Dr Neil Cuninghame has evolved his practice to specialise in pain management and holistic wellness with a post graduate diploma in interdisciplinary pain management and countless continued education hours in the field of pain. While maintaining his role as a Chiropractor and manual therapist, he has embraced the role of a healthcare case manager. This expanded responsibility includes collaboration with other specialists for comprehensive patient centred pain management.
From Ladysmith and Vryheid to Westville and Hillcrest Chiropractor. My Chiropractic journey began in my first year out of school. In the days when canoeing was top of the list. While a member of Durban Surf lifesaving club I was introduced to Chiropractic. At that time we were routinely treated by the club Chiro and that was to be when the Chiropractic seed would be planted. A couple years later, after having toured the world paddling, my Chiropractic journey began. A six year course that involved full time study culminating in the completion of my Masters Dissertation.
After qualifying in 2009 I opened two practices in Ladysmith and Vryheid. In 2014 we moved back to Durban where I took over a practice in Westville. The last number of years have seen my interest in pain grow and led me into the study of pain and the completion of the 6 modules of the National Pain Course in 2017 as well as completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management through UCT in 2020.
2018 saw exciting opportunities with the opening of my new practice in Hillcrest at The Hillcrest Chiro. The setting couldn’t be more perfect with multiple health care professionals being represented in one convenient location. Among those represented are General Practitioners, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Physiotherapists,Dermatologist, Dentist, Lake Smit & Partners, Ampath, and Oncocare. Meyrickton Park boasts state of the art facilities in A grade office space and is the perfect setting for my practice.
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Anthony Mc MillanVery professional! When your in pain, this is the place to go.
Marion RossouwI have recently been treated by Dr Neil Cuninghame and am VERY impressed, my back is not a problem anymore am so thrilled. I will go back to him again should my back play up again
Shaun RubensteinDr Cuninghame has been my Chiro for the last 10 years. Every year running with the boat for Dusi leads to a bunch of little issues that Neil understands and always manages to sort out. Its always reassuring knowing you have the support of a very knowledgeable and caring Chiro. I would absolutely recommend Neil with a 5 star review.
Blake LouwrensProfessional and to the point got me back on my feet with some serious injuries from my sport. Highly recommend Neil
Brendon FunnellSo I'm not the kind of guy that likes going to a Dr or Dentist or even the Vet to be honest, but having an insanely sore shoulder for 2 weeks eventually got the better of me and I booked (very easily via an online platform) with Dr Neil Cuninghame to have a look at what was going on. I only really chose him because he was situated really conveniently in the new Meyrickton Office Park on Old Main Road in Hillcrest and close to my offices at Funnell Cars. Not having ever been to a physio let alone a chiro in my life, I had no idea what to except pain to the max ... What I found was the opposite, in fact it was amazing, and totally not what I was thinking ~ this GUY is a true professional, an expert and such a great guy over and above all the medical expertise. We ended up chatting for quite a bit and then when my mind was at ease he did a few tests and isolated the problem. What he did after that can only be described by a non medically minded person as witchcraft (😝😝) as he stuck in 2 needles in my shoulder without me even flinching, did some more magic, stretching, pulling and with a few proper adjustments of my neck and spine (popping which would have made bubble wrap embarrassed) he was done. Applied some strapping, some more advice to boot and said I needed to see him in 2 days for a follow up. I already felt like a new man, so I wondered if I would be back, but walking out and seeing the next appointment of his hobbling in on crutches peaked my interest... Two days later, with my shoulder 90% better already I was back and the Dr did the similar sequence and by now I was feeling 100s... To my amazement, on the way out from this appointment, the same crutches guy who could barely make it around 2 days ago WALKED in (albeit looking tender) but literally like a walking miracle given what I had seen of him previously 😱😱 Forget the Pastors of Doom, eating grass and all that kind of stuff, of you're looking for some healing then place yourself in the care of this guy 😉👌🏼 All I can say is I'll probably be paying him monthly visits now just to have my back realigned and for a general chat session, as it was just that worth it 👨⚕️🙌🏽
Mich DonneOver 15 months of battling with a chronic running injury , I was skeptical of yet more help. But Neil was confident he could help. So glad I went. I am proof that his methods work. Pain management, the central nervous system and the training the brain. After a few sessions of chiro, monthly rehab and using the tens machine that he provided, I am at last pain free. Neil I am so grateful. Long may this carry on. Thank you thank you. 😁
Nadine SmithDr Neil Cuninghame is absolutely incredible!! Every single time myself or my children have any issues relating to hip pain, neck pain, back pain, headaches, muscle pain, we go straight to him! He identifies the problem immediately and always solves the issues!! I would absolutely recommend him above everyone else!!!
Rufin De JonckheereI have been battling with lower back and hip pain over the past year. X rays, MRIs, specialists etc. You name it I did it Alas all to no avail. My niece was adamant . You must go see a Chiropractor. To the human angels on the Westville pages that recommended Dr Neil. You were God sent Two sessions later and I am already feeling 100% better. My dream to run one more Comrades may just become reality yet Neil is an excellent listener, unrushed and carefully and methodically applies his mind and knowledge. I cannot recommend highly enough. A subject matter expert. So for all your pains that are difficult to diagnose and treat,look no further than Dr Neil Cuninghame It worked for me and I was a sceptic And yes the rates are more than reasonable
David Campbellneil knows exactly what he's doing. he listens, asks the right questions, and then gives extensive feedback and information. he has helped me resolve my issue with my shoulder, and i would recommend him to anyone with chronic or acute pain, especially if you've had no luck with other people.
