Sporting Injuries

At My Health Chiro, we help people recover from sporting injuries by understanding not just the injured area, but how the body is coordinating movement and managing load.

Whether this is a recent setback or something that keeps returning — and whether you’re an athlete, weekend competitor or gym regular — we provide clear guidance so you can return to training and sport with confidence.

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Understanding Sporting Injuries

Sporting injuries can occur suddenly — through impact, overload, or awkward movement — or gradually, as repeated stress accumulates over time.

Common presentations include:

  • muscle strains
  • ligament sprains
  • tendon irritation
  • shoulder, knee, or ankle instability
  • lower back tightness during training
  • recurrent hamstring or calf issues

 

While tissue healing is important, full recovery often depends on how confidently and efficiently the body reorganises movement after injury.

Common Sporting Injuries We Support

We commonly see a range of sporting and training-related injuries, including:

  • hamstring and calf strains
  • ankle sprains and instability
  • ACL and knee injuries
  • shoulder and rotator cuff irritation
  • tennis elbow and tendon overload
  • lower back pain related to sport
  • shin splints and overuse injuries

 

Each injury presents differently, and recovery depends not just on the tissue involved, but on how the body is coordinating movement and managing load as you return to activity.

Why some injuries feel slow to settle

In many cases, tissue begins healing within weeks. Yet symptoms may persist longer than expected.

This can happen when:

  • movement patterns subtly shift after injury
  • the body remains protective or guarded
  • coordination and timing haven’t fully recalibrated
  • load increases faster than the body can adapt
  • fatigue or stress affects recovery capacity

 

In these situations, the injured structure may not be the only factor involved. The way the nervous system is organising movement and tension can influence how stable, strong or reliable the area feels.

That’s why injuries can:

  • improve temporarily, then flare again
  • shift from one area to another
  • feel unstable under higher demand
  • reduce confidence returning to sport

A neurological and whole-body perspective

Movement is governed by the nervous system.
Strength, balance, flexibility and coordination all depend on how well the brain and body communicate — particularly under load.

When communication is disrupted by injury, fatigue, stress or repeated overload, the body may struggle to adapt efficiently.

From this perspective, sporting injuries aren’t only about damaged tissue. They’re also about how the body is:

  • coordinating movement
  • regulating muscle tension
  • distributing load
  • adapting to increasing demand

 

Recovery improves when confident coordination returns — not just when discomfort
decreases.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. If you already know where you’d prefer to begin, you’re welcome to book directly for either chiropractic care or Neuro-Physio. If you’re unsure, we can assess your injury and guide the most appropriate starting point. You don’t need to figure it out before booking.

Yes. We support people with sporting injuries across Melbourne’s inner west, including Maribyrnong, Essendon, Ascot Vale, Maidstone, Footscray and Flemington, as well as at our South Melbourne clinic serving Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park, Docklands and St Kilda. If you’re searching for help with a sporting injury near Maribyrnong or South Melbourne, you can book directly online.

Yes. If you’re specifically looking for physiotherapy-style movement rehabilitation or chiropractic support for a sporting injury in Melbourne, you can book directly into the approach you prefer. If your situation would benefit from a combined or different pathway, we’ll guide that in-clinic.

If you’ve had a recent sporting injury and are unsure whether it’s safe to return to training, an early assessment can help clarify stability, load tolerance and appropriate next steps. You don’t need to wait until it becomes chronic to seek guidance.

Recurring injuries often suggest that movement coordination, load management or recovery capacity needs attention — not just the injured tissue itself. If you’ve had repeat hamstring strains, ankle sprains, shoulder irritation or lower back flare-ups, we can assess what may be contributing to the pattern.

No referral is required. You can book directly online.

That’s common. Some people seek care immediately after injury. Others look for further clarity when progress slows. Our role isn’t to replace previous care — it’s to assess what may still need attention and help you move forward confidently.

If you want a structured, coordinated approach to recovery — whether that’s movement-based rehabilitation, nervous system support or both — this may be an appropriate starting point. If your situation requires imaging, specialist referral or another provider, we’ll let you know and help direct you appropriately.

Have a Sports Injury? Speak to My Health Chiro today

A clear next step for sporting injuries

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Our focus is to maximise the function of your body so that you can perform at your peak all the time!

Speed up recovery

It’s essential to introduce early mobilisation in the injury phase to stimulate a healthy flow of toxins out and repair cells to help speed up recovery and repair.

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Being proactive in preventing injuries is a major focus of chiropractic and the work we do at our office.

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I’ve had such a great experience with this chiropractor. From the first appointment, they made me feel comfortable, listened to my concerns, and explained everything clearly. The treatment has really helped with my pain and overall mobility, and I always leave feeling better. The clinic is welcoming, professional, and the staff are always friendly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a chiropractor who genuinely cares about their patients!
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Dr Andre and his whole team have looked after my family and I for over 5 years. They are no ordinary chiropractor clinic. They work holistically and look at the whole person. He has helped us with so many things from gut issues, stress/tension, tennis elbow and other joint injuries. We won’t go to any other chiropractor clinic after having such an amazing experience with my health chiro.
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I’ve had a great experience with Dr Andre at My Health Chiro - South Melbourne. From the very first visit, he made me feel comfortable and took the time to really understand my concerns. He explains everything clearly, which made me feel confident in the treatment plan. After just a few sessions, I noticed a significant improvement in my pain and overall mobility. He’s professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his patients’ wellbeing. The clinic itself is welcoming and well-organised, and the whole team especially James is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Dr Andre to anyone looking for a skilled, experienced, knowledgeable, gentle and caring chiropractor! I am feeling so much better and stronger thanks to Dr Andre.
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