Chiropractor

ABOUT

Dr Matthew Tasker

Chiropractor, Dr Matthew Tasker is continuing the family tradition of chiropractic care, taking over from his grandfather, Dr Geoff Tasker. After 54 years of dedicated service, Dr Geoff is looking forward to a well-earned retirement. With a passion for holistic wellness and a deep respect for his grandfather’s legacy, Dr Matt brings fresh energy and modern techniques to serve our community with the same care and dedication patients have come to trust.

After completing a Master of Health Science in Chiropractic degree at the Durban University of Technology, Dr Matt is now based in Somerset West, where he enjoys working in private practice and serving the local community. During his final year of study, Dr Matt received the Clinical Excellence Award-recognising his commitment to quality patient care and clinical proficiency. He has also published research exploring posture and spinal curvature adaptations in kayakers, reflecting his interest in how movement and sport impact spinal health.

With a special interest in sports-related injuries, Dr Matt also enjoys working with patients of all ages and walks of life—from athletes to growing kids and busy parents.

Using a holistic, evidence-informed approach, Dr Matt aims to improve function, relieve pain, and support long-term wellness. His treatments are tailored to each individual, with the goal of helping patients move better, feel better, and live healthier lives.

Chiropractic care is a healthcare profession focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with a particular focus on the spine. Chiropractors use a hands-on approach, incorporating spinal and extra-spinal adjustments, along with other manual techniques, to help relieve pain, improve mobility, and support the body’s natural ability to heal.

Whether you’re dealing with back or neck pain, headaches, joint issues, sporting injuries, or postural concerns, chiropractic care offers a non-invasive and drug-free path to better health. Dr Matt is passionate about helping people feel and perform at their best through tailored chiropractic care that supports a healthy, active lifestyle.

SERVICES

Conditions Treated

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Pain/discomfort in the jaw joints and muscles, displaced disc/jaw dislocation or condyle fracture, and inflammatory disease of the TMJ. In addition to the pain in your jaw and near the ear, there could be difficulty or pain/clicking sound on chewing food and opening/closing your mouth.

Neck Pain

From mild discomfort to severe chronic pain that could be disabling. This can affect the nerves, ligaments and blood flow to the head and shoulder region. Re-alignment of the vertebrae in the neck and shoulder region helps restore proper functioning of the vertebra, thus removing muscle spasm.

Shoulder Pain

There are four major categories that include arthritis, fracture, instability, and tendon tear/inflammation. Injuries to the shoulder caused by trauma or overuse of the muscle, ligaments, and tendon also result in pain and tenderness.

Tennis Elbow

A condition characterized by painful elbow caused by overuse, for instance, while playing tennis or other racquet sports. Overuse injury or repetitive motion activity causes inflammation of the forearm muscles and tendons. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow, muscle weakness, and inability to perform even simple tasks.

Scoliosis

A spinal deformity in which a sideways curvature develops in the spine. This condition can predispose to premature arthritis, back pain, and respiratory problems. Chiropractic care improves function and provides back pain relief but cannot correct the twisted curvature of the spine.

Fibromyalgia

A condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and other symptoms such as fatigue, and problems with sleep, mood, and memory. Women, mostly between 25-50 years of age are more likely to develop fibromyalgia. In such conditions, all 18 trigger points become painful and tender.

Low Back Pain

In most cases, is associated with spondylosis, a term that refers to degeneration of the spine caused by normal wear and tear that happens in the joints and discs of the spine as people age. Other causes of low back pain include sprains and strains, herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, traumatic injury, and spondylolisthesis.

Disc Herniation / Slipped Disc

Sometimes the exterior of these rubbery disks can tear, and the soft inside slips out. This results in a herniated disk, also known as a slipped disk or ruptured disk. This disk injury can irritate nearby nerves causing pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or a leg.

Colic / Irritable Baby Syndrome

Colic is frequent, prolonged and intense crying or fussiness in a healthy infant. Colic can be particularly frustrating for parents because the baby’s distress occurs for no apparent reason and no amount of consoling seems to bring any relief.

Plantar Fasciitis

This condition involves the inflammation or irritation of the thin tissue present at the bottom of the foot. The symptoms include pain in the heels while walking associated with swelling and numbness. Most commonly, a bone spur may cause irritation and muscle tightness resulting in this condition.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm.

Chronic Pain Syndromes

Some of the more common syndromes are diabetic neuropathy, shingles and post herpetic neuralgia, painful scars (neuromas), phantom limb pain, trigeminal neuralgia (tic doloreaux) and pain associated with multiple sclerosis.

BENEFITS

What you get

Numbness, Tingling or Weaknesses in Arms or Legs

Natural recovery

Improve sleep

Improve balance

Boost immunity

SERVICES

Other Conditions

Whiplash

Knee Problems

Pinched Nerves

Headaches / Migraines

Middle Back Pain

Sciatica

Frozen shoulder

Hip Bursitis

Numbness, Tingling or Weaknesses in Arms or Legs

Joint and / or muscle injuries

Maintenance Care and Wellness

Degenerative Joint Disease

Ready to Make a Change?

Get in touch with us today and find the right treatment for your mind, body and health. It’s never too late to make a change, but you have to start somewhere.

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