Sports Injuries
Tailored chiropractic care for athletes at every level.
Have You Been Injured While Playing Sport?
Whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, sports-related injuries are par for the course. Your body relies on proper joint movement for peak sporting performance. Acute or chronic injury may severely reduce your range of movement, putting you on the sidelines until you’ve healed.
At Chiropractic Symphony, we understand that sports and fitness activities are essential for your health and well-being. Whether you play football, netball, cricket, basketball, or bowls, our Gonstead chiropractors will create a tailored treatment plan to help you get back to doing what you love.
“The power that made the body heals the body”
– B.J Palmer
Types of Sports Injuries
Sprains, strains, and fractures are common among athletes of all skill levels, with areas like the neck, back, and joints being particularly vulnerable. We aim to assess, diagnose, and address a wide variety of injuries that may occur when playing sports, including:
- Achilles tendon injuries
- ACL injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Back and neck pain
- Bursitis
- Hamstring, groin, and thigh muscle sprains and strains
- Knee injuries (such as patella tendinopathy)
- Sciatica
- Shin splints
- Shoulder injuries (such as rotator cuff strains)
- Tendon injuries
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Wrist, thumb, and hand injuries
Potential Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries
Athletes of all skill levels may benefit from chiropractic care. Some of the specific advantages that both elite and amateur players may enjoy include::
- Improved joint function
- Muscle coordination through restored system balance
- Pain management
- Non-invasive and drug-free
- Enhanced recovery through improved circulation and lessened inflammation
- Reducing the risk of future injuries
Treatment Options for Sports Injuries
We take a holistic approach to chiropractic care, which looks at the whole body rather than just the affected area. We aren’t just about treating your symptoms; we’re committed to getting to the root cause of your injury and addressing it. This may help you lower the risk of re-injury, prevent future injuries, and improve your performance.
After taking down your history and carrying out a thorough physical assessment of your injury, your chiropractor will create a tailored treatment plan that aims to get you back to your sporting best.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments using the Gonstead method
- Postural and movement advice
- Soft tissue massage
- Exercise and mobility recommendations
- Specific aftercare advice (such as icing and resting)
- Referral and co-management, if required
Your Sports Injury Questions Answered
What are the common causes of sports injuries?
How soon after injury should I see a chiropractor?
My child or teen has a sports injury. Can you help?
We do work with children, as chiropractic care may be beneficial for athletes of all ages. Our team focuses on age-appropriate treatments and exercises that are designed to help young athletes:
- Develop proper movement patterns
- Assist with recovery
- Prevent injury (or re-injury)
- Support healthy growth and development throughout their sporting careers
Why Chiropractic Symphony?
Holistic Approach
We address you as a whole person rather than just looking at your symptoms. We take the time to understand the root cause of your pain or injury and work to address it.
Tailored Treatment
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chiropractic care. All of our treatment plans are tailored to suit you and your unique goals.
Open and Honest
We never recommend treatment that you don’t actually need, and we won’t lock you into long-term care plans.
Don’t Let Sports Injuries End Your Season Early
Whether you play sport professionally or just use it as a way to socialise and keep fit, an injury could put you on the sidelines. Don’t let it keep you out of the game longer than it needs to! Whatever your injury, ensure you seek medical care and treatment.
The dedicated team at Chiropractic Symphony in Forest Hill is here to support you in overcoming your sports injury and getting back to doing what you love. Contact us today for more information or to book an appointment.