Sports Injuries

Understanding Sports Injuries

The Tweed and Gold Coast is full of active people — surfers, runners, cyclists, swimmers, team sport players, and plenty of enthusiastic weekend warriors. When injury strikes, it is more than just pain; it is time away from the activity you love. At Banora Chiropractic, we assess and manage a wide range of sports injuries, looking at both the site of injury and the underlying mechanics that may have contributed to it.

Common symptoms

• Joint pain or swelling following sport or exercise
• Muscle strains or persistent tightness after training
• Lower back or hip pain from running, lifting, or twisting
• Shoulder pain from throwing, swimming, or overhead movements
• Knee or ankle discomfort affecting your ability to train
• Recurring injuries that keep coming back in the same spot

How we may help

We begin with a thorough assessment — taking a history of how the injury occurred, examining the affected area, and looking at your movement patterns and biomechanics. Treatment may include spinal and extremity adjustments, soft tissue work, rehabilitation exercises, and practical advice on load management and return-to-sport timelines. For more complex injuries, we work alongside GPs, physiotherapists, and sports medicine doctors to make sure you are getting the right care at every stage.