
Dr David Jones, Chiropractor
B.App.Sc (Comp Med Chiro), M.Clin.Chiro, Member of Australia Chiropractos Association (ACA) & Chiropractic Australia
Dr David Jones completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (Comp Med) Chiropractic in 2005. Following that David graduated his Masters of Clinical Chiropractic in 2007 where he researched the effectiveness of the Chiropractic adjustment combined with rehabilitation exercises on Sub-Acute Low Back Pain.
David grew up and attended schooling in the local area of Mitcham, after spending some time away from the area he developed a passion to start a vibrant family focused Chiropractic Centre in the heart of Mitcham. This has now become a reality with the opening of Better Backs in Mitcham 2010. By 2016 David had seen Better Backs Mitcham help over 1500 people so he along with his associate Chiropractors opened up a new Clinic in Richmond. However the hard task of deciding to close this new clinic in Richmond in 2022 and focusing on our amazing Mitcham clinic has meant that the clinic has grown and to date has helped over 5000 people. David has had some amazing associates over the years and in 2024 we welcomed our newest addition Dr Tara Franich, Chiropractor.
Dr David Jones has been in private chiropractic practice since 2007 starting in Boronia working at Bergamo Chiropractic and has over 18 years of clinical practice. He has been managing sporting injuries and optimising sporting performance for semi-professional sportsmen from the local TAC cup, EFL and VFL, Competitive weightlifters, body builders, netballers and cricketers. David’s patients range from infants to people well into their 100’s; and different techniques are used depending on the condition and age of the patient. Dr David Jones has been a chiropractor at Norwood Football club 2008-2010, and Heatherdale cricket club 2010 to 2017.
David has found great results from chiropractic management in a number of symptoms and conditions including the most common: neck pain, back pain, headaches, migraines, fatigue, sciatica, Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) and numbness in limbs. The less common but still with great results: Thoracic outlet syndrome, Piriformis syndrome, Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), Shoulder rotator cuff pain and tears, knee pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Osgood-Schlatters, Shin splints, foot pain, hip pain, respiratory infections, dyspnoea (breathing pain), constipation, endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea, inattention, hyperactivity and back pain during pregnancy (common in pregnancy but many people aren’t aware on the safety of chiropractic treatment during pregnancy).
In 2015 Dr David Jones found some ways of experiencing more energy, and maintaining a healthy weight through a new Lifestyle of which now a number of his patients are utilising. If you wish to find out more, visit here.

Professional Development
Attending GEMt training in basic (2011) and advanced(2012) Dry needling techniques and has been performing these procedures for a number of years with amazing results. Activator Methods Proficiency Rated in 2007, David learnt the Advanced Activator Techniques for extremities, TMJ, and cranials. He also has been to a number of Low level laser workshops, and done many hours in advanced feet care utilising spinal pelvic stabilisers also know as footlevelers. The last year and 2020 David is focusing on a condition called sympathetic Dominance with his professional learning hours. But each Year David keeps up to date with advances in natural medicine and supplements attending a number of seminars throughout the year. Dr Jones holds memberships with both key chiropractic associations in Australia, the ACA (Australian Chiropractors association) previously CAA, and Chiropractic Australia previously COCA (Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia). Additionally, David uses his talents and passion to promote health, wellbeing, safe workplaces and motivation to your colleagues or employees through public speaking at external venues. David was interviewed on Melbourne’s 89.9 Light FM in June 2014 which you can listen to here. David has also written some articles for healthy development on children’s feet and in 2019 was featured for his professional opinion on some travel pillows for an article in Escape. David is available to talk to your organisation so if you are interested please contact us at info@betterbacksmelbourne.com.au
Dr David Has been involved with many beds and mattress companies and stays on the current developments for how people can get the best sleep. Ask David For a referral to a good night sleep and one our bedding partners.
In more recent years David has undergone training with SD protocol by Wayne Todd 2021-2022 and Switched on Kids by Dorte Bladt 2023