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

Maximise Function

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.

Prevent Injuries

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

What our clients say...

Nancy Guzman
Nancy Guzman
2026-03-23
I highly recommend Dr Andre and Roja, they have great communication and are very professional in all aspects! The staff are super friendly too!
Daniel Caluzzi
Daniel Caluzzi
2025-10-22
Magic Hands Dr Andre! Always a pleasure getting assistance from Andre & James. Can't thank them enough for all the help over the years!
Ashley Teow
Ashley Teow
2025-05-30
Dr Andre and the team at My Health Chiro are fantastic! It was clear to me what type of practice this is and what their goals are with their patients from the very beginning of my time under their care. I initially sought for help to get a better understanding and treatment plan for my chronic scoliosis. After several months of sessions, I've seen an incredible improvement in the pain I was experiencing, as well as the way I was managing life stresses that inevitably impacted my nervous system. I've learned a lot about my condition & mind-muscle connection from Dr Andre - can't recommend highly enough!
Dalena Iglasias
Dalena Iglasias
2025-03-14
Dr Andre is an absolute joke. If you want a taxi rorter that’s Dr Andre. Will tell you to walk around the room and poke you here and there and there it goes few hundred bucks. Keeps preaching about his experiences for your trust. Someone good wouldn’t try to overly advertise themselves like that.
Ben Guzman
Ben Guzman
2024-10-29
From the moment you walk into the My Health Chiro clinic you are greeted with the most warmest of welcomes. I’ve been going to Dr Andre for over 2 years now and the services he provides are sensational, I walk out feeling like a new man! Thank you so much to Dr Andre and his amazing staff.
Lucy S
Lucy S
2024-10-24
I can highly recommend My health chiro. This clinic is brilliant, the whole team is so friendly and helpful, every time I ring up or attend. I have been going to my health Chiro for the past 4 years. Dr Andre and his team have supported me with a number of physical issue that has arise, from working in care which physical demanding job. As well as, supporting me with my ongoing struggles of fatigue and dizziness. When attending sessions, I have always felt listened to and supported. Dr Andre holistic understanding makes such a difference by not just treating my symptoms.
Alex
Alex
2024-10-24
Dr Andre and Dr Roja are both very professional and patient, always willing to share the science behind everything and how to manage our own bodies better. 10/10
Sarah
Sarah
2024-10-24
I have been seeing Dr Andre for many years now and I cannot recommend him enough. His holistic chiropractic care during my pregnancy and postpartum was also exceptional. You can tell he really cares about each of his patients. I keep coming back and feel a million times better after every visit.

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