The Top Conditions Chiropractors Treat: Back Pain, Chronic Pain & Sports Injuries

At our clinic, we believe everyone is meant to feel well and live life without pain. Many people don’t realise that chronic discomfort, lower back pain, and persistent sports injuries are often connected to misalignments, inflammation, and lifestyle factors—but they can be corrected.

Here’s a breakdown of the top issues Dr. Keith treats and how chiropractic care, along with holistic strategies, can help.

Chronic Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a chiropractor. It can be caused by:

1. Misaligned pelvis or spine

2. Muscle or ligament damage

3. Inflammation

4. Stress

How we treat it:

• Spinal misalignment – Corrected through precise chiropractic adjustments.

• Muscle and ligament damage – Targeted techniques to restore function and strength.

• Inflammation – Addressed through dietary changes and supplements that help alkalize the body.

• Stress – Many patients don’t realize that stress itself isn’t the problem—it’s our reaction to it. Chiropractic care helps restore calmness, optimism, and a sense of peace. Additional coaching sessions are available to help you fully embrace your natural state of wellness.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is almost always linked to inflammation in the body. Healing chronic pain requires addressing the root causes of inflammation:

Primary causes of inflammation:

1. Dietary triggers – Sugar, coffee, alcohol, gluten, dairy, chocolate, sugary drinks, recreational drugs, and vaping can all contribute. Reducing or eliminating these can significantly reduce inflammation.

2. Stress from early life – Childhood stress can have lasting effects on your body. Supporting your lymphatic system, liver, kidneys, and gut, along with supplements to alkalize your body, can help counteract these effects.

3. Environmental toxins – Modern life exposes us to moulds, candida, parasites, heavy metals, pesticides, and more. Detoxifying and supporting your body’s natural systems is key to long-term healing.

Our philosophy: You are meant to be well and feel good—accept nothing less than 100% health. Persistence and patience are part of the process, but recovery is possible.

Persistent Sports Injuries

Athletes and active individuals often struggle with recurring injuries. Common causes include:

1. Misaligned vertebrae or pelvis

2. Misaligned extremity joints (ankles, shoulders, etc.)

3. Chronically injured muscles

4. Weakened ligaments and muscles

5. Lactic acid buildup in muscles and lymphatics

6. Malabsorption or nutritional deficiencies

How we correct them:

• Spinal and joint alignment – Chiropractic adjustments restore proper alignment.

• Muscle recovery – Targeted muscle work and therapy.

• Nutrition support – Supplements, especially collagen, to strengthen ligaments and muscles.

• Lymphatic health – Techniques to release lactic acid and support detoxification.

• Gut health – Improving absorption of nutrients for overall recovery.

Elite athletes often visit twice per week, as high-intensity training or contact sports can quickly throw the body out of alignment. Regular care helps prevent injuries and supports optimal performance.

Final Thoughts

Chiropractic care is about more than just “cracking backs.” It’s a holistic approach to restoring alignment, reducing inflammation, and improving overall health. Whether you struggle with chronic pain, lower back issues, or sports injuries, the goal is the same: to help you feel your best and maintain peak performance in everyday life.

You are meant to be well and feel good. Accept nothing less than 100% health.

Dr Keith