Sports Injuries – Move Freely, Recover Stronger
“I just want to get back to doing what I love…”
Whether you’re a gym regular, weekend runner, competitive athlete, or just enjoy staying active, a sports injury can stop you in your tracks. From sprained ankles to shoulder strains, tennis elbow to hip tightness, sports-related injuries can affect not just your performance—but your quality of life.
At Living Chiropractic, we take a whole-body approach to recovery. We look beyond just the pain and focus on restoring function, rebuilding strength, and helping you prevent future injuries. That way, you can return to doing what you love—stronger than before.
Common Sports Injuries We See:
Sprains and strains (ankle, knee, shoulder)
Overuse injuries (tendinitis, tennis elbow, shin splints)
Joint dysfunctions (hip, shoulder, spine)
Muscle tears and imbalances
Poor biomechanics and postural loading
Neck or back pain from contact sports or impact
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Our chiropractors specialise in the Gonstead system, a precise, hands-on technique that focuses on identifying and correcting joint dysfunctions—especially in the spine and pelvis. Why is this important? Because when spinal alignment is off, it can impact how your nervous system controls your muscles and joints.
✅ Restore joint motion
✅ Improve nerve function
✅ Enhance coordination and muscle response
✅ Reduce inflammation at the source
✅ Support better posture and movement patterns
The research backs this up—a 2021 review in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine found that spinal manipulation improved pain, function, and range of motion in athletes with musculoskeletal injuries. Another 2020 study in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that chiropractic care improved recovery time and neuromuscular control after ankle injuries.
Where Myotherapy Comes In
Once the nervous system is firing properly and joint function has been restored, many patients find that myotherapy plays a key role in full recovery—especially when tight or overworked muscles are part of the picture.
Our myotherapists take a clinical, evidence-based approach to muscle recovery and rehabilitation. They work with you to target soft tissue dysfunction, correct imbalances, and rebuild strength over time.
✅ Release tight, painful muscles
✅ Improve flexibility and tissue repair
✅ Break down scar tissue and adhesions
✅ Support active rehab and exercise progression
✅ Reduce your risk of re-injury
Techniques used include dry needling, joint mobilisations, cupping, IASTM, and corrective exercise programming.We often see patients who feel “90% better” after chiropractic care—and myotherapy is the step that gets them to 100%.
Chiropractic or Myotherapy—Which Is Best?
We believe you don’t have to choose. Often, it’s the combination of both that delivers the best results.
Chiropractic Care
Focuses on spinal and joint alignment
Restores nervous system function
Adjusts joint dysfunctions impacting performance
Ideal for acute injuries or joint-related issues
Helps you move better
Myotherapy
Focuses on soft tissue and muscle health
Improves flexibility, circulation, and tissue repair
Releases tight, overworked or injured muscles
Ideal for chronic tightness or post-injury rehab
Helps you feel better
Our chiropractors and myotherapists collaborate closely, adjusting your care plan based on your progress and needs. You might begin with chiropractic to restore spinal function and follow up with myotherapy to rehabilitate soft tissues and maintain movement.
Ready to Recover Smarter?
If you’ve recently injured yourself—or you’re dealing with an old sports injury that just won’t go away—we’re here to help. At Living Chiropractic, our goal is to get you moving again with care that’s precise, supportive, and tailored to you.
📍 Located in Chelsea Heights, Living Chiropractic supports patients across Bonbeach, Carrum, Patterson Lakes, Aspendale Gardens and beyond.
📞 Call us today: 03 9580 2282
