Sports Injury Clinic in London
Sports injury treatment and rehabilitation from chiropractors, physiotherapists and sports massage therapists in Canary Wharf and the City of London.
Treatment
Sports injury treatment at London Wellness
Whether you run, cycle, lift or play a weekend sport, injuries can stop you training and affect everyday life. We treat muscle pulls and spasms, sprains and strains, tendon problems and overuse injuries, as well as the joint pain that builds up from training.
Your sports chiropractor or sports physio will find what caused the injury, speed up your recovery and help you get back to training with less risk of it happening again. Sports massage is available in the same clinic to support your recovery.
Sports chiropractor or sports physio?
Both can treat sports injuries, and at London Wellness they often work together. A sports physio focuses on structured rehabilitation: rebuilding strength, control and load so you can return to sport safely. A sports chiropractor looks more broadly at the joints above and below the injury and how your body is compensating.
Sports injuries usually involve the soft tissues, ligaments and tendons attached to your joints. If these are torn or strained they need active treatment, not just rest. Read our guide to chiropractic vs physiotherapy to see which suits you.
Sports injuries we treat
- Ankle sprains and strains (sprained ankle treatment)
- Knee pain and knee instability
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder pain from lifting, throwing and swimming
- Hamstring, calf and groin strains
- Achilles and other tendon problems, where shockwave therapy can help
- Back pain and neck pain linked to training
Sports injuries in Canary Wharf and the City
Many of our sports injury patients train before or after long days at a desk. That mix of sitting all day and short bursts of intense exercise puts extra strain on the hips, hamstrings, lower back and shoulders, and is a common cause of the strains and overuse injuries we treat.
Our Canary Wharf clinic is a short walk from the gyms, running routes and sports clubs around the estate, and our Monument clinic is close to Bank and the river paths. Sessions can be booked around your working day, so you can keep training while you recover.
For runners, we look at load, footwear and technique as well as the injury itself, and we can refer you to a podiatrist for gait analysis and orthotics if your feet are part of the problem.
Getting back to sport
Rest alone rarely fixes a sports injury. Our approach is to settle the pain, restore movement, then rebuild strength and gradually increase training load. Your clinician will give you exercises to do between sessions and tell you when it is safe to return to full training.
Preventing sports injuries
Many sports injuries come from doing too much, too soon. To reduce your risk:
- Build training load gradually, especially when returning after a break
- Warm up properly and include strength work for the muscles your sport relies on
- Allow recovery days and prioritise sleep
- Replace worn running shoes and check your technique
- Get niggles looked at early, before they turn into injuries
Your first sports injury appointment
We start with a detailed assessment of the injury and the way you move, then explain the diagnosis and a recovery timeline. A chiropractic assessment takes 60 minutes (£95) and a physiotherapy assessment 45 minutes (£95), with follow-ups at £65. Sports massage is available in 30- and 60-minute sessions. See our price list; many sports injuries are covered by private medical insurance.
Sports injury FAQs
Should I see a sports chiropractor or a physiotherapist?
Both treat sports injuries. If you are unsure, book an assessment and we will recommend the right clinician, or a combination of treatments, for your injury.
How soon after an injury should I get it assessed?
If pain, swelling or weakness has not improved after a few days, or you cannot put weight on the injured area, get it assessed. Early treatment usually means a quicker return to sport.
Does sports massage help recovery?
Sports massage can ease muscle tension and soreness and support your rehabilitation. Read about the difference between sports and deep tissue massage.
Can I keep training while I am injured?
Often, yes, with changes. Your clinician will tell you what you can safely keep doing so you stay fit while the injury recovers.
How long does a sports injury take to heal?
It depends on the tissue involved and how badly it is injured. Mild muscle strains may settle in a couple of weeks, while ligament and tendon injuries can take several months with the right rehabilitation.
Where is your sports injury clinic?
We treat sports injuries at our Canary Wharf clinic and our Monument clinic in the City of London.