Find a Sports Chiropractor Near You

Sports injury, sports massage and more You can find the best sports chiropractor near you  by using the link below or by navigating to our home page. Whatever your needs, from injury rehabilitation, sports massage through to pain management we aim to have someone who can help you. Find A Sports Chiropractor Near You

What Does a Sport Chiropractor Do?

Chiropractors diagnose treat and manage sports injuries that are due to problems with the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves, especially related to the spine. This includes both soft tissue injuries, and joint pain including shoulder pain, knee pain and neck pain. Appropriate chiropractic treatment can help ease your pain and get you on the road to full fitness again.

Many famous athletes have reported using chiropractors to maintain performance or recover from sports related injuries. These include Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods, and Michael Phelps. In the London 2012 Olympic games the US team sent over 100 chiropractors to treat their athletes, while the UK had 28 chiropractors of their own. Many athletes have benefited from chiropractic support.

Broadly chiropractors use chiropractic technique to work with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Many people think of chiropractic treatment as being the spinal manipulation to free joints in the spine or other areas of the body as a treatment. This is why spinal manipulation can sometimes relieve pain in the nervous system. However, in addition to this manipulation chiropractors also use a variety of other techniques to treat problems, such as ultrasound, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises including massage therapy (e.g., deep tissue massage), well as providing advice about posture, diet and lifestyle. 

In addition to the treatment of sports injuries chiropractors also work with athletes to prevent injuries in the first place, enable exercise to be pain free, and to optimise performance. For example, a person may have a mechanical dysfunction which makes them prone to sports injury and will benefit from advice and treatment. Similarly in sports requiring mechanical movement, such as swinging a golf club, a mechanical dysfunction may mean they are doing so less efficiently and also benefit from advice and treatment. So sports chiropractors provide a full package of diagnosis, treatment and prevention. 

This approach to chiropractic care is a holistic way of helping athletes, exercisers and sports performers. It addresses health and wellness generally, the rehabilitation of sport injuries, and maintaining peak physical fitness helps to Improve sport performance. 

What to Consider When Visiting a Sports Chiropractor 

When visiting a sports chiropractor there are several key factors to consider to ensure you receive appropriate and effective care tailored to your athletic or physical needs.

• Regulation and Credentials: Make sure you are aware of the approporaute regulations required in your country. For example, in the UK, the Chiropractors are registered with the General Chiropractic Council, the body established by parliament to regulate and develop the chiropractic profession.
• Experience with Athletes: A chiropractor with experience working with athletes, particularly in your specific sport, can offer tailored advice and treatment. Ask about their background, whether they have worked with professional teams, or have a special focus on sports injuries and performance enhancement.
• Treatment Approach: Sports chiropractors typically use a range of techniques beyond spinal manipulation, including soft tissue therapy, mobilisation, stretching, and rehabilitation exercises. Some may also integrate sports massage, kinesiology taping, or therapeutic ultrasound. Make sure their treatment approach aligns with your goals, whether that’s injury prevention, recovery, or performance optimisation.
• Injury History and Health Status: Provide a comprehensive history of your injuries, surgeries, and any existing health concerns. This will help the chiropractor assess your condition accurately and avoid exacerbating any underlying issues. Bringing diagnostic reports like X-rays or MRI scans can also provide valuable insights.
• Communication and Rapport: Good communication is crucial. Ensure that the chiropractor explains their methods clearly, and that you feel comfortable discussing your concerns. A chiropractor who takes time to listen and explain treatment plans helps build trust and confidence.
• Treatment Costs and Insurance: Check whether the chiropractor’s services are covered by your private health insurance. In the UK, some private health insurers, such as Bupa or AXA, cover chiropractic treatment, but it’s essential to confirm what’s included in your policy.

With these considerations in mind, you’ll be better equipped to select the right sports chiropractor and receive treatment that supports your long-term health and athletic goals.

Summary

So whether you are looking for a sports chiropractor near you to help with injury rehabilitation, injury prevention or general advice on physical performance in sport then we hope you can find what you are looking for on our directory. It is also worth remembering that chiropractors who specialise in sports can also offer sports massage as well as other associated treatments. 

If you would like to read some of our material relevant to sports chiropractors, including articles on sports injury and rehabilitation then you can find them on our sport performance blog.