Sports Injury Focused Chiropractic

No. They use the same thin, sterile needles, but they come from different approaches.

For most sprains, strains and sports injuries, within the first few days. You do not need to wait for swelling to go down or for the pain to settle.

Your first chiropractic visit is mostly assessment: your chiropractor takes your history, examines you, explains what they found and recommends a plan. Treatment often starts the same day if it is appropriate and you agree to it.

For most people, chiropractic care is a low-risk treatment for muscle and joint problems. The most common side effects are mild and short-lived, and your chiropractor screens you before any treatment to make sure it is appropriate for you.

No. OHIP does not cover chiropractic care in Ontario. Most people pay through an extended health benefits plan from work or school, or pay out of pocket.

Active Release Technique (ART) and Graston Technique are hands-on soft tissue treatments for tight, sore or irritated muscles, tendons and the tissue around them. ART is done with the practitioner’s hands while you move; Graston uses smooth stainless steel instruments.

Either one. Physiotherapists and chiropractors are both regulated health professionals in Ontario who assess and treat low back pain and sciatica, and you can book with either without a referral. For most people, the best choice is the one whose approach you prefer and can get in to see soon.

A hip that sits higher on one side is often due to muscle tightness or imbalance, the way you stand, or a slight difference in leg length. Small differences are common and not always a problem. If it comes with pain or affects how you move, a chiropractor or physiotherapist can assess it.

Your spine, pelvis and hips all affect how you run. Better mobility and control through these areas can help your stride feel smoother and more efficient. Hands-on care can help with stiffness, and it works best alongside strength and running drills.

Holding your breath or bracing, for example during heavy lifts, pushes pressure into your trunk and ribs. If the joints of the mid-back and ribs are already stiff or the surrounding muscles are tight, that pressure can feel uncomfortable. It is usually mechanical and often responds well to mobility work and treatment.