Sports injuries are not just a problem for elite athletes. Whether you play recreational football, run marathons, practise yoga, or cycle to work, musculoskeletal injuries are part of active life. Chiropractic combined with sports massage provides a comprehensive approach to recovery and injury prevention.
Sports Injuries We Treat
Running
IT band syndrome, shin splints, runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, hip flexor strains
Football & rugby
Hamstring strains, ankle sprains, groin injuries, knee ligament injuries, shoulder dislocations
Cycling
Lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, IT band syndrome, saddle-related hip issues
Tennis & racquet sports
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, shoulder rotator cuff problems, wrist injuries
Gym & weightlifting
Lower back injuries from lifting, shoulder impingement, bicep/tricep tendinopathy
Swimming
Swimmer's shoulder, neck pain, upper back issues from freestyle/butterfly technique
Yoga & Pilates
Sacroiliac joint strain, hamstring tendinopathy, wrist pain, cervical strain
Golf
Lower back pain, golfer's elbow, shoulder injury, hip and knee issues from rotation
Acute vs Chronic Sports Injuries
Acute Injuries
Sudden onset — a specific incident caused the injury.
- •Ligament sprains
- •Muscle strains (tears)
- •Joint dislocations
- •Contusions (bruising)
- •Tendon ruptures
Chronic / Overuse
Gradual onset — builds up over weeks or months.
- •Tendinopathies (tennis elbow, Achilles)
- •IT band syndrome
- •Stress fractures
- •Bursitis
- •Repetitive strain injuries
Why Chiropractic for Sports Injuries?
Chiropractic addresses the biomechanical causes of sports injury — not just the site of pain. Many injuries occur because of compensatory movement patterns or joint restrictions elsewhere in the kinetic chain. For example:
- → Knee pain from a runner often originates from hip weakness or ankle pronation
- → Shoulder impingement may be driven by thoracic kyphosis and restricted upper back mobility
- → Hamstring strains frequently recur without addressing lumbo-pelvic alignment
Our Sports Injury Treatment Approach
Biomechanical assessment
Identify the root cause of injury — not just the painful area. Movement screening, posture, and gait analysis.
Chiropractic adjustments
Restore joint mobility and alignment throughout the kinetic chain.
Sports massage
Deep tissue and sports massage to reduce muscle tension, break down scar tissue, and accelerate recovery.
Rehabilitation exercises
Targeted exercises to rebuild strength, stability, and movement patterns. Return-to-sport programming.
Injury prevention
Identify training errors, biomechanical risks, and equipment issues. Keep you training consistently.
Performance Maintenance — Not Just Injury Rehab
Many of our patients are recreational and club-level athletes who use chiropractic as part of their ongoing training support — not just when injured. Regular chiropractic maintenance helps maintain optimal joint function, reduces injury risk, and supports faster recovery between training sessions. Ask about our wellness membership plans.
Get back to your sport faster
Book your £37 initial consultation with Dr Kelly.