What Are Sports Injuries
- Acute trauma (sprains, strains, fractures)
- Overuse injuries (tendinopathies, stress reactions)
- Joint injuries (ACL, meniscus, labral tears)
- Repetitive stress on joints, ligaments, muscles
Why It Matters
- Downtime from sport, training, daily activity
- Risk of chronic injury, compensation, loss of performance
- Psychological stress, reduced movement confidence
Singapore / Regional Data & Statistics
- In Singapore children: sports injuries account for ~25% of injuries in adolescents. singhealth.com.sg+1
- 65% of sports injury cases involve those aged 5–24. MEH+1
- In Singapore, back injuries are significantly rising among gym-goers and swimmers. annals.edu.sg
- Globally, ~41.4% of sports injury diagnoses are strains and sprains. MEH
How Chiropractic Works Helps
- Targeted adjustments to restore joint motion
- Soft tissue therapy, myofascial release, trigger-point work
- Movement retraining, biomechanics, technique correction
- Performance & prevention: strength, mobility, load programming
What to Expect (Treatment Journey)
FAQ
Q1: Should I rest fully after injury?
A1: Short rest often needed, but early controlled motion aids healing more effectively than complete rest.
Q2: Will chiropractic make it worse?
A2: No — techniques are adapted to injury stage and tolerance. We never force tissue beyond safe limits.
Q3: How soon can I return to sport?
A3: Varies by severity and type. Light training may resume earlier; full return only once strength, control and movement are safe.
Q4: Can I avoid re-injury?
A4: Yes — through movement correction, strength training, load management and smart progression.
Q5: Do you treat youth sports injuries?
A5: Yes — we help young athletes recover, correct movement patterns, prevent chronic issues.
What's Next:
Don’t let injury bench you — recover smarter, stronger, safer.