People are often unsure of who to see when they injury themselves in the sporting arena. Do you see a GP, a Physio. or a Chiropractor. Usually most people will often see either a GP or Physio first depending on how serious they think the injury is. Chiropractors are usually only told of the injury some days, weeks or months after the injury or are consulted as a last resort if they are unsuccessful with the GP and/or Physio. The Chiropractors usual response is, "you should have come to me first." This pattern commonly occurs because the general community associates Chiropractors with spinal type complaints, not sporting and extremity injuries. 

The truth is, a good Sports Chiropractor will be able to assess your injury to establish what you have done, refer you for imaging if required (including MRI), treat your injury, provide you with an appropriate rehabilitation program and refer you to the best surgeons if required. Effectively providing you with a one stop shop, covering the role of a GP and Physio.  

Chiropractors specialise in the neuro-musculoskeletal system, that's is we have a thorough understanding of how your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves work, whether they be in your spine, ankle, knee, elbow, hand etc. So next time you injury your self on the court or field, see a Sports Chiropractor first.