Sports Chiropractic in Port Macquarie

Name: Hastings Chiropractic
Address: Suite 5B 38 Clifton Dr, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, AU
Telephone: 0466 108 283
Price range: $$

Whether you’re an occasional runner or a competitive athlete, you want to stay active and enjoy your sport. Dr Neil Hecimovic (Chiropractor) provides chiropractic care for athletes of all levels. His goal? To help manage musculoskeletal pain and movement concerns that may be affecting your training or participation.

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Why Athletes Choose Chiropractic

Sport places repeated demands on specific muscles, joints and ligaments. Changes in training load, repetitive movements and injuries can be associated with pain, tightness or restricted movement, including in the spine and pelvis. Where suitable, chiropractic care may help manage some musculoskeletal complaints through manual care, exercise and advice about activity.

Whether it’s lower back stiffness after weight training, shoulder discomfort from swimming or knee pain after footy, Dr Neil assesses your symptoms and movement to discuss what may be involved and whether chiropractic care is suitable.

Spinal Movement and Nervous System Function

Your brain communicates with your muscles through your nervous system, helping coordinate movement during sport and everyday activities. Your spine also provides structure and protects the spinal cord.

Chiropractic assessment considers spinal and joint movement alongside your symptoms and physical function. Where indicated, adjustments may form part of care for musculoskeletal pain or restricted movement. Care recommendations are based on your individual findings, rather than an expectation that adjustments will improve reaction time, coordination or sporting performance.

How Chiropractic Differs From Physio or Osteo

Chiropractors, physiotherapists and osteopaths all assess and manage musculoskeletal concerns, with overlapping areas of practice. Physiotherapy commonly includes exercise rehabilitation and movement advice. Osteopathy commonly uses manual techniques and considers how different areas of the body work together. Chiropractic care often includes spinal and joint assessment, manual care and exercise advice.

The choice depends on your condition, preferences and the practitioner’s approach. Different types of care may be used together where suitable, and Dr Neil may recommend another health professional when your needs extend beyond chiropractic care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a competitive athlete?

No. Recreational runners, gym-goers and weekend sports players can also book an assessment for pain, stiffness or movement concerns. The focus is on what’s affecting your activity, rather than your level of competition.

Can I keep training while receiving care?

That depends on your symptoms and assessment findings. You may be advised to modify certain movements, reduce your training load or pause an activity. Discuss any upcoming events with Dr Neil so advice takes your routine and goals into account.

How many appointments will I need?

There’s no set number for everyone. Recommendations depend on your condition, examination findings and response to care. Dr Neil will discuss any proposed care plan with you and review your progress, including whether care should change or you need a referral.

Talk Through Your Sports Concerns

Pain or stiffness getting in the way of your sport? Contact Hastings Chiropractic in Port Macquarie to book a sports chiropractic consultation with Dr Neil and discuss your options.

Book Your Sports Chiropractic Consultation Today

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