How soon after a sports injury should I see a chiropractor?

For acute injuries, it's best to see us within 48–72 hours once the initial inflammatory phase has begun to settle. Early assessment allows us to accurately diagnose the injury, begin appropriate treatment and give you a clear rehab timeline. Delaying treatment often prolongs recovery.

What sports injuries do chiropractors treat?

We treat a wide range of sports injuries including muscle strains and tears, ligament sprains, tendinopathy, stress fractures (management), shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, IT band syndrome, runner's knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and lower back pain from sport.

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Sports Injury Treatment in London EC1

Whether you're a runner, cyclist, gym-goer or weekend warrior — we get you back to sport as fast as possible with structured, evidence-based rehab.

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Sports Injuries We Treat

Common Presentations

✓ Muscle strains and tears
✓ Ligament sprains (ankle, knee)
✓ IT band syndrome & runner's knee
✓ Shin splints & plantar fasciitis
✓ Shoulder & rotator cuff injuries
✓ Tendinopathy (Achilles, patellar)
✓ Lower back pain from sport
✓ Hip flexor & groin strains

Our Approach

Faster Recovery, Better Results

Sports injuries need more than rest. Every injury has a root cause — a movement dysfunction, muscle imbalance or biomechanical pattern that created the vulnerability in the first place. Treating only the symptom means the same injury keeps coming back.

We combine chiropractic treatment, physiotherapy assessment, dry needling and structured rehabilitation to address both the injury and the underlying cause — so you return to sport stronger, not just recovered.

What to Expect

Your Recovery Journey

Diagnosis

Accurate assessment of the injury, its severity, and the contributing factors that caused it.

Treatment

Hands-on treatment to reduce pain and restore function, with sport-specific modifications throughout.

Return to Sport

Progressive rehab plan with clear milestones, load management and sport-specific exercises to get you back safely.

Recommended Treatments

What We Use for Sports Injuries

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Common Questions

Sports Injury FAQs

For acute injuries, within 48–72 hours once the initial inflammation has begun to settle. Early assessment lets us accurately diagnose the injury, begin appropriate treatment and give you a clear rehab timeline. Delaying treatment often prolongs recovery.

In most cases, yes — though we'll advise modifications to your load, intensity and exercise selection based on your specific injury. Complete rest is rarely beneficial. Maintaining appropriate activity while protecting the injured structure speeds recovery and preserves fitness.

We treat muscle strains and tears, ligament sprains, tendinopathy, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, IT band syndrome, runner's knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, lower back pain from sport, and more. If you're unsure, call us and we'll let you know.

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