Sports Injuries Clinic Poole

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What Do You Do When Doing What You Love Hurts?

We’re all encouraged to go out into the world, find activities we love, and stay fit and active.
Unfortunately, for those who have experienced a sport-related injury, getting back into the game can quickly become frustrating, overwhelming, and even debilitating.

Suddenly, the injury isn’t just affecting your ability to play your favourite sports.

It’s preventing you from living a full and enjoyable life. Daily tasks start to become more difficult, such as:
  • Walking to the shops
  • Travelling on holiday
  • Going out with your friends
  • Playing with your children
  • To train so, you can be competitive and win
  • Mentally, as you feel like you’re letting your teammates down
  • Sitting at your job for long periods of time

All activities become increasingly restrictive as you realise your injury just isn’t going away, and in some cases, it’s even getting worse.

The natural course of action at this point, is to seek care, but that can open up an entirely new set of problems:

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The Reality of the Sports Injury Cycle

Our initial response to a sports injury usually consists of self-diagnosing the problem and seeking self-administered care, such as:
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Pain relief patches
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Gentle Stretching
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OTC painkillers
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Using heat and/or ice
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Manual massage
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Searching for advice online
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Buying “quick-fix” gimmicks
Maybe you’ve exhausted the list, and finally, you feel ready to get back onto the field.
Then it happens again.
Now you’re not only back on the sidelines, but your risk of creating further, more permanent damage increases with every reinjury.
So more serious actions are taken in an attempt to break this cycle.

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The Problem With Common Recovery Methods

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As things become more serious, you decide to contact your GP.

Their usual response is to refer you to a specialist for physical therapy, injections, prescription painkillers, or even surgery.

But the reality is:
  • Physical therapy can be a long and painful process
  • Injections are only a temporary fix to a long-term issue
  • Strong painkillers can cause unbearable side effects
  • Surgery can keep you out of the game for years

And none of these options guarantee that they will work for permanent recovery.

While it may feel like you’ll never be the same as you were pre-injury, we are here to tell you that there is another option.
One that can help you get your mobility back, take the stress off the affected area, and give power back to the muscles.

So you can take on every new challenge like the champion you are.

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Reclaim Your Love Of The Game & Return To Your Sport Faster with Expert Sports Injury Treatment

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Who Are We & How Can We Help?

We are Life Balance Chiropractic, your sports injury chiropractor, and we are the UK’s #1 family-friendly care provider for exceptional patient excellence.

Our goal is to make your body a better place to live in.

Our expert practitioners have extensive experience treating elite, professional, and weekend warriors for various acute and chronic sports injuries, including sprains and strains, muscle tears, concussions, tendinitis, and bursitis. They also support recovery, stability, and mobility post-surgery.

 

  • Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff injury, impingement and instability.
  • Elbow injuries like tennis, golfers elbow.
  • Knee and leg injuries such as runners knee, meniscus, tendon tears, groin pulls, hamstring strain and shin splints
  • Ankle injuries such as ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis.

This enables us to help athletes live better, more fulfilling lives by taking a modern and proactive approach to healing while supporting their recovery.

As a multi-award-winning sports injury clinic, we ensure a high level of care when it comes to patient satisfaction and customer experience.

We know that no two sports injuries are the same.

That’s why our experienced international team does everything we can to create a pleasant and custom-tailored experience, delivering the best quality care for each unique patient need.

Every time.

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Reclaim Your Love Of The Game & Return To Your Sport Faster with Expert Sports Injury Treatment

Our Proven Process

Our 4-step Sports Injury Recovery Solution For You

Our healing practice is based on a state-of-the-art 4-step system to ensure you are getting the very BEST care that is as unique as you are.

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Consult - Your Comfort Is Our Top Priority

During your first visit, we take the time to listen and gather your unique health story, learn your injury history, and uncover exactly how your injury is affecting your life and your ability to play and enjoy your sport.

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DISCOVER - WE DON’T GUESS, WE TEST

This is when we gather the most powerful data about your body, spine, muscles, and nerves to discover the extent of the injury and uncover any potential underlying causes of pain or issues that may work to inhibit your recovery.

 

Our particular interest is the role of spinal and extremity restriction and loss of motion in causing poor adaptive range and reduced neurological control, thereby leading to reduced performance and increased injury risk. We can test and correct this through functional muscle testing.

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REPORT - WE ANALYSE OUR RESULTS WITH YOU

Patient education is an important aspect of the experience. We take as much time as needed to go over all the results and answer any of your concerns or questions.

 

At this point, you are STILL under no obligation to continue working with us, but we will give you expert recommendations for a custom-tailored plan of action. 

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CARE - ACTIONING YOUR TRANSFORMATION

If you do decide we are a good fit, our professional chiropractors with years of clinical experience will support your health goals and transformation every step of the way.

The care is painless, and it will free up joints, nerves, and muscles that have been locked up, bringing back a state of ease and freedom of mobility that you can take with you back onto the field. 

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You Don’t Have to Know Exactly What’s Wrong to Get Help

When considering sports-related injuries, there are times when multiple issues and symptoms can coincide.
For example:
An injury to the muscles around the spine can become further aggravated when there are additional underlying conditions.
Further complications arise when multiple injuries overlap, and once previously healed injuries can resurface, creating even more discomfort and pain.
The point is, we are not expecting you to know the full extent of everything that’s wrong.
But if you bring all your symptoms and concerns to us, we will work with you to help decipher what has gone wrong, where the problem is, and create a custom solution designed specifically for you.

So you can get back to living your life and enjoying your passions sooner.

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Peter Hemsley
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I originally came to Life Balance to help with a dodgy knee that was causing me to limp and wasn't healing. 4 months on and not only am I no longer limping, but im ready to start running again, my migraines and headaches have become less frequent, I'm having fewer digestive issues and my mood has improved. The team are incredibly welcoming, seem to really care about your individual journey, and talk you through any adjustments so you are informed throughout the process.
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Jaro Jaro
8 October 2026
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I came with lower back pain, I talk to the ladies at the reception about my condition (super nice and helpful) he immediately helped me make an appointment with the doctor. Dr. Harrison gets me back on my feet (super doctor) thanks to him and massages (kayla and jo) I can go back to work full time, the best in the pool, the prices are not bad, I really recommend (x-ray on site, consultation everything super helpful) thanks to the visits I can function without pain
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Maria Luisa Bartlett de Isaacs
29 September 2026
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My daughter sent me information about Life Balance Chiropractic Centre in Poole, Dorset about 6 weeks ago because she was aware of my constant neck, shoulder and arm pain. After the initial consultation and x-rays, the chiropractor practitioner Dr Chris, started to treat me twice weekly. Within a week I started feeling better and after 6 weeks of treatment, I can now say I am nearly pain free and I have better movement in my arm and neck. I also went to improve my posture, although it is improving with the treatment, still an ongoing process, but overall my quality of life has improved significantly. I had never been to a chiropractor before, so I was unsure what to expect. The sessions are short and powerful, the body is adjusting and healing after each session. Sometimes improvements are nearly instant and other times they take longer. I can highly recommend to anyone who has spinal issues and is looking for an alternative way of healing and improving their health.
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wilf Picton
22 September 2026
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Very friendly staff and they know what they are doing they have helped me a lot with my issues with my neck and my back
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Stephanie Tulk
18 September 2026
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I first came to Life Balance because I was falling over a lot. When I fell down twice in one day I knew I had to do something about it. A colleague had been having treatment with Life Balance and I had watched his back pain improve over time so I made my first appointment with Harrison. I had an xray which showed I had a twist in the bottom of my spine and this needed correcting. I also had extreme pain in my lower back when I got out of bed in the mornings and I had to wait for this to subside before I could stand and walk about. I signed up for treatment and now over three years later I am pain free in my back and I haven't fallen over since I started. After starting with multiple visits a week I am now out to two monthly visits to check I am still ok and correct any other problems that turn up with life. I am now pain free in the mornings, my sleep pattern is so much better and I can look forward to walking correctly for the rest of my life. I will continue to travel from Wimborne to Poole as although I had already been seeing Chiropractors for the past 50 years it wasn't until I went to Life Balance that I got a solution. I am very grateful to Harrison for giving me the quality of life I now have.
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16 September 2026
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Such a calm atmosphere. From reception staff to the therapists staff are so welcoming and friendly.. My treatment plan was explained to me clearly and any questions answered. Highly recommend them!
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Doreen Wretham
9 September 2026
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Always treated with kindness and courtesy . Problems explained and treatment skillfully administered. Spine and neck problems greatly improved over last nine months
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Andrew Rigler
2 September 2026
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I went to Life Balance with lower back pain and tightness in this area. After several months of chiropractic treatment the pain has gone, and my flexibility has increased. The team were fantastic, friendly, easy to talk to, always happy to answer any questions and arrange appointments around my busy work and personal schedule. Most importantly, im delighted with the results, and how I feel now, that have enabled me to continue my sporting interests. Thank you Life Balance!
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Elaine Collins
2 September 2026
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Having been going to Life Balance for nearly 2 years . Now only going once a month to be realigned which is so beneficial to us both and feel recharged after our visit. Really friendly staff who always give a warm welcome. Would definitely recommend
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Liquid Mamba
27 August 2026
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I’ve been treated for 10 months now and I could not speak more highly of the wonderful clinical team as well as the smiley faces on the front. I have seen significant neurological changes from issues that I have had long term. My recovery, mobility and strength has also all increased as a result of the treatment. Health should always be the priority and this team have transformed mine. Get yourself booked in!!
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When should I get a sports injury assessed?

You should consider getting a sports injury assessed if it is not improving, keeps returning, or stops you doing normal activity.

It is also worth booking an assessment if:

  • pain changes your movement
  • symptoms last more than a few days
  • pain returns every time you train
  • you feel weaker, tighter, or less stable
  • you are unsure whether it is safe to continue
  • you want to prevent the issue from becoming long-term

You do not need to wait until the pain is severe. Prevention is about building capacity before the body starts shouting louder.

Sports injury clinics may offer different types of care depending on the clinic and the injury.

This can include assessment, movement advice, hands-on care, rehabilitation exercises, soft tissue work, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or referral if further medical input is needed.

At Life Balance Chiropractic, care is personalised. We look at how your body is moving, how your nervous system is responding to stress, and what support may help you function better.

The aim is to help you move with more ease, recover with more confidence, and build better long-term resilience.

If you have a running injury in Poole, it is worth getting assessed if the pain keeps coming back, changes how you run, or stops you from training normally.

Common running problems include:

  • knee pain
  • hip pain
  • ankle or foot pain
  • calf tightness
  • lower back pain
  • pain that builds during or after a run

Running injuries are often linked to load, recovery, movement patterns, and how well your body is adapting to repeated stress.

At Life Balance Chiropractic, we assess how your body is coping, not just where it hurts. This helps us understand whether your pain is a local issue, a movement issue, or part of a wider stress and recovery pattern.

The best sports injury clinic for you depends on what you need help with.

Some people need support after a sudden injury, like a sprain or strain. Others need help with a problem that keeps returning, such as running pain, shoulder pain, back pain, knee pain, or tightness that affects training.

A good sports injury clinic should look at:

  • how you move
  • where your body is under stress
  • what may be overworking or underworking
  • how your nervous system is adapting to load
  • what you need to return to sport safely

At Life Balance Chiropractic in Poole, we focus on helping your body move better, adapt better, and recover with more confidence. We do not just look at the painful area. We look at the bigger pattern behind it.

A sports injury can keep coming back when the body has not fully adapted to the stress being placed on it.

Pain may calm down for a while, but the same problem can return if the deeper pattern has not changed.

This may involve:

  • poor recovery
  • repeated overload
  • reduced mobility
  • protective tension
  • weakness or compensation
  • stress on the nervous system
  • returning to activity too quickly

 

Pain is often a signal. It tells you something needs attention. The goal is not just to quiet the signal, but to understand why your body is sending it.

Yes. The body works as one connected system.

For example, a foot or ankle issue can affect how the knee, hip, or lower back moves. Shoulder pain may be linked with neck tension, posture, breathing, or how the upper back is moving.

This does not mean everything is serious. It means your body may be compensating.

That is why a full assessment matters. Looking only at the sore spot may miss the bigger picture.

For many mild sports injuries, the first step is to reduce the load and give your body space to settle.

You may find it helpful to:

  • pause the activity that makes it worse
  • keep gentle movement if it feels comfortable
  • avoid pushing through sharp or worsening pain
  • sleep well and hydrate
  • build back slowly instead of rushing

If the pain is not settling, keeps returning, or affects how you move, it is sensible to get it checked.

Self-help is useful. But guessing for too long can make the problem harder to understand.

In most cases, you do not need an NHS referral to book with a private sports injury clinic.

You can usually book directly if you are concerned about pain, movement, recovery, or an injury that is affecting sport or daily life.

If your case needs medical review, imaging, or another type of care, a good clinic should explain that clearly and point you in the right direction.

At Life Balance Chiropractic, we will always aim to be honest about whether we are the right fit for you.

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