Sports Injuries and Performance

Chiropractors manage many musculoskeletal sports injuries common in local sports. We can help with the rehabilitative process and help get you back onto the field.

• Football
• Netball
• Gym training

Optimised joint mobility and muscle balance may enhance performance. We can also provide targeted exercises to focus on specific muscle strength imbalances or weakness that is affecting your game.

• Injury prevention focus
• Movement efficiency

Early assessment is ideal once serious injury is ruled out. Early treatment intervention can maximise recovery outcomes.

• Reduces compensation patterns
• Faster recovery

Yes, biomechanical assessment and treatment support runners. We can help manage the musculoskeletal stress from running while giving you the strength you need through exercises to help your running. We also have orthotics available if needed.

• Shin splints
• Hip and knee pain

Recovery varies depending on injury severity and compliance. We will give you an estimated timeframe and set some realistic goals after our initial consultation.

• Mild strains: weeks
• Chronic injuries: longer

Yes, Chiropractors often co-manage with GPs and specialists to help treat the musculoskeletal effects of your medical condition.

• Integrated care
• Shared outcomes

Yes, shoulder pain often involves spinal and rib mechanics. We can directly treat your shoulder with a range of treatment modalities, while giving you strengthening exercises to accelerate recovery.

• Manual therapy
• Rehabilitation exercises

Chiropractic addresses joint and muscle overload from training. We can also help minimise the change of re-injury by looking at your form during exercises.

• Technique correction
• Load management

Yes, age-appropriate care can help accelerate recovery and minimise re-injury.

• Growth-aware techniques
• Injury education

Yes, addressing biomechanics reduces recurrence risk.

• Movement retraining
• Strength advice