Sports injury treatment in Gregory Hills

Sooner is generally better. Early assessment tells you whether it is something that will settle on its own or something that needs treatment, which saves weeks of training around it. It also means you start loading it again at the right time rather than too early or too late.

Usually not. We examine you first and refer for imaging only when the findings suggest it would genuinely change the treatment. Most soft tissue injuries can be assessed properly without a scan, which saves you both the cost and the wait.

Often yes, with the load modified rather than stopped. We would far rather adjust what you are doing than have you sit out completely, because complete rest tends to leave you weaker when you return. If stopping is genuinely necessary we will say so.

Usually because the tissue healed but the load tolerance was never rebuilt. People rest until the pain stops, then return at the same intensity they were at before. Without the build back phase the tissue is being asked to do something it is not ready for.

Yes, we treat WorkCover NSW patients. If the injury happened at work, bring your claim number and your employer or insurer details to your first appointment and we will take it from there.

No. In Australia you can book directly with a chiropractor without seeing your GP first. A referral is only needed if you are claiming under certain Medicare or insurance arrangements, such as a chronic disease management plan.