Sports Injuries

Your local chiropractor treats many sports injuries, serving Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Ready to get back in the game? James Zheng (Chiropractor) works with you following a thorough assessment, using chiropractic care that may help you manage a sports injury and support your return to activity as part of an individual care plan.

Almost 60,000 people aged over 15 are hospitalised due to a sports injury every year in Australia. Many musculoskeletal injuries can benefit from chiropractic care, even though they may have very different causes.

Reviewed by James Zheng, Chiropractor (B.ChiroSc, M.Chiro) · Last reviewed July 2026

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Chiropractic care for a sports injury at our Chatswood clinic

What causes sports injuries?

There are many reasons sports injuries occur, including structural abnormalities or muscle imbalances, poor training methods, or a lack of strength in the tendons, muscles and ligaments. Chronic wear and tear from a repetitive motion that stresses a specific tissue causes many of these injuries — pain occurs when some of those muscle or tendon fibres begin to tear.

After a sprain, joints are more susceptible to further injury, particularly when the muscles and ligaments that support them are weaker than they should be. Poor training methods, however, are the most common cause of muscle and joint injuries.

How chiropractic helps

Pain reduction should never be the overarching goal of sports injury treatment — repairing injured and weakened tissue should. Ibuprofen, Diclofenac (Voltaren), cortisone injections or even surgery may relieve the pain, but they do not strengthen the weakened tissue the way a chiropractic adjustment does.

Chiropractic treatment encourages the body's natural healing process and reduces the time it takes for sports injuries to heal, so you recover stronger and get back to the activities you love.

Sports Injuries — your questions answered.

The Body Therapy Chiropractic team at the Chatswood clinic
How soon after an injury should I come in?

The sooner the better. Early assessment helps us settle the injury, avoid compensating movement patterns and get you on the fastest path to recovery — but it's never too late to address a niggle that hasn't fully healed.

Do I have to stop training completely?

Not always. Depending on the injury we'll often modify your training rather than stop it altogether, so you maintain fitness while the tissue heals. We'll give you clear guidance on what's safe.

Can chiropractic care help prevent future injuries?

Yes. By addressing muscle imbalances, restoring joint movement and strengthening weak areas, care aims to reduce the risk of the same injury recurring and help you perform better.

Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?

No referral is needed. You can book directly with us as a new patient. If you have a care plan or referral from your GP, bring it along and we'll work in with it.

What happens during my first visit?

Your initial consultation includes a thorough history, a physical assessment and, where appropriate, your first treatment. We'll explain what we find and agree on a plan together before any care begins.

Do you offer health fund rebates and HICAPS?

Yes. We accept all major health funds and have HICAPS on site, so eligible patients can claim their rebate on the spot and only pay the gap.

Are you unsure what's causing your pain?

+61 493 128 000

Level 2, Suite 204, 6 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067

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