Whether you’ve pulled up mid-run, taken a knock on the pitch, or been grinding through a nagging injury for months — getting the right treatment quickly makes the difference between a full recovery and a problem that follows you for years.
At Dublin City Chiropractic, we have over a decade of experience treating athletes of all levels — from recreational runners and gym-goers to GAA players, rugby athletes, cyclists, and international competitors including Olympians and Champions League players. We understand that sports injuries are not the same as everyday musculoskeletal problems, and we treat them accordingly.
📅 Book a Sports Injury Assessment → — new patients seen within 24–48 hours.
Sports Injuries We Treat
We work with athletes and active people across Dublin dealing with a wide range of injuries and conditions:
Back & Spine
- Lower back pain from running, cycling, rowing, or gym training
- Disc herniation or bulging disc from impact or heavy lifting
- Sciatica — nerve pain shooting from the lower back into the leg
- Spinal joint irritation from repetitive sport-specific movements
Neck & Shoulders
- Neck pain and stiffness from contact sports or overhead activities
- Rotator cuff strains and shoulder impingement
- Whiplash-type injuries from collision sports
Hips, Pelvis & Lower Limb
- Hip flexor and groin strains — common in GAA, football, and sprinting
- IT band syndrome — one of the most frequent complaints in runners
- Piriformis syndrome and deep gluteal pain
- Hamstring injuries and recurring tightness
Knees & Feet
- Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
- Shin splints and tibial stress injuries
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Knee pain from biomechanical imbalances
General Athletic Issues
- Postural imbalances caused by sport-specific movement patterns
- Overuse injuries from training load increases
- Recurring injuries that keep coming back despite rest
Why Sports Injuries Need Specialist Treatment
A sports injury that isn’t properly assessed and treated rarely resolves on its own. Rest may reduce the pain temporarily, but without addressing the underlying mechanical cause — the way you move, the imbalances in your spine and joints, the tissue damage beneath the surface — the same injury will return, often worse.
We see this constantly at Dublin City Chiropractic: athletes who rested, felt better, returned to sport, and re-injured within weeks. The problem was never actually fixed.
Chiropractic care for sports injuries goes deeper than symptom management. We assess how your body is moving, identify what’s causing the injury, correct the underlying problem, and build a rehabilitation plan to prevent it from coming back.
Our Qualifications — Why It Matters
Not all sports injury practitioners are equal. Our chiropractors hold a minimum 5-year full-time postgraduate Masters-level qualification — trained to the highest European and international chiropractic standards, and fully registered with the Chiropractic Association of Ireland (CAI).
This level of training gives us the clinical knowledge to accurately diagnose complex sports injuries, identify serious pathology that requires referral, and deliver evidence-based treatment that gets results.
We have treated athletes at the highest levels of their sport — including Olympians and Champions League competitors — as well as everyday Dublin athletes who simply want to get back to doing what they love.
How We Treat Sports Injuries
Every athlete who comes to us gets a treatment plan built around their specific injury, their sport, their training load, and their performance goals. No two plans are the same.
Step 1 — Assessment A thorough biomechanical assessment covering your injury history, how you move, where the imbalances are, and what’s driving the problem.
Step 2 — Diagnosis A clear, plain-language explanation of exactly what’s wrong and what needs to happen to fix it. If imaging (MRI or X-ray) is needed, we’ll advise you and help arrange it quickly.
Step 3 — Treatment Depending on your injury, treatment may include spinal and joint adjustments, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, rehabilitative exercises, and sports-specific movement retraining. In most cases we begin treatment at your first appointment.
Step 4 — Rehabilitation & Return to Sport We don’t just get you pain-free — we get you back to performing. Your plan will include structured rehabilitation to restore full strength, mobility, and function, with a clear return-to-sport timeline.
The Benefits of Chiropractic for Athletes
Faster recovery Restoring proper spinal and joint mechanics accelerates tissue healing and reduces downtime.
Injury prevention Identifying and correcting movement imbalances before they cause problems keeps you training consistently.
Performance enhancement Optimal spinal function supports better power output, range of motion, and movement efficiency — which is why many elite athletes use chiropractic year-round, not just when injured.
Drug-free treatment No side effects, no masking of underlying problems. Just effective, targeted care.
What Our Patients Say
“I had a recurring hamstring injury that kept stopping me from running. Three different physios hadn’t fixed it. Dr. Patrick identified a lower back issue that was the real cause — within six sessions I was back running pain-free. That was two years ago and it hasn’t come back.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
“I play GAA at county level and had been dealing with hip pain for most of the season. Dublin City Chiropractic got me back on the pitch in time for the championship. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
Pricing
| New Patient Assessment + First Treatment | |
| Follow-Up Treatments | From €30 |
| Free 5-Minute Spinal Screen | Free |
Discounts available for students, OAPs, children, and those currently unemployed. Most private health insurers including VHI, Laya, and Irish Life Health cover chiropractic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor for a sports injury? No — you can book directly with us without any GP or consultant referral.
How quickly can I be seen? We aim to see new patients within 24–48 hours. For acute sports injuries, call us on (01) 6444555 and we’ll do our best to fit you in as soon as possible.
Can you treat me while I’m still training? In most cases, yes. We’ll advise you on what activity is safe to continue during your recovery and what to avoid — and we’ll work around your training and competition schedule wherever possible.
Do I need an MRI or X-ray before coming in? No. In most cases a thorough clinical examination gives us everything we need to diagnose and treat you. If we feel imaging is necessary, we’ll advise you and can often help arrange it at short notice.
What if I’ve had the same injury treated elsewhere with no success? This is very common. Many sports injuries are treated in isolation — the painful area — without addressing the underlying mechanical cause. We assess the whole picture, which is often why we get results where others haven’t.
Book Your Sports Injury Assessment Today
The sooner a sports injury is properly assessed and treated, the faster and more completely you’ll recover — and the less likely it is to come back.
Don’t let an injury cost you more of your season, your training, or your health than it has to.
📅 Book Online Now → 📞 (01) 6444555 📍 34 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 T207
Clinic Hours: Monday 11:00–19:00 · Tuesday–Wednesday 09:00–17:00 · Thursday 11:00–19:00 · Friday 09:00–17:00 · Saturday by appointment