Sports Chiropractic

The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a thick, fibrous band of fascia that originates at the pelvis and inserts on the outer knee. ITB syndrome is a common knee injury that affects runners. It is popular belief that ‘rolling out’ tight ITB may help improve…
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What causes back pain? In short, there are many causes of back pain and each case of back pain may have different causes. Back pain is a complex, multifactorial musculoskeletal disorder that will affect up to 80% of individuals within…
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Low back pain is a complex, multifactorial musculoskeletal condition that will affect up to 80% of the global population at some point in their lives. Low back pain accounts for a significant proportion of years lived with disability and has a…
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Metacarpal fractures are common sporting injuries seen in boxing, football, basketball and netball. In fact, metacarpal fractures account for 10% of all fractures presenting to emergency rooms, and represents a substantial portion of upper extremity fractures. The distal phalangeals (i.e.,…
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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a highly debated and controversial source of low back and buttock pain in the sports, with it often being accused of moving too little (i.e., hypomobility), moving too much (i.e., hypermobility), or even medically subluxating (i.e.,…
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Knee swelling is a common presenting condition in both primary care and the emergency department. Knee swelling can be due to trauma, overuse or systemic disease. However, it is particularly common in sporting populations due to the high risk of traumatic injury….
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