Sports Injuries, Muscle & Joint Pain

The PRICE protocol consists of 5 steps that should be implemented directly after an injury. PRICE aims to protect the injured tissue from further damage, offer pain relief and limit the symptoms, until further treatment can be performed. P.R.I.C.E = Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation At Dee Why Chiropractic Care we recommend patients suffering

When should I use ice and when should I use heat? It is a question we get asked frequently at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and we want to give you clarity on how to use heat and ice effectively and when. Heat or Ice? When to use it – As a general rule: Ice Whenever

Knee pain is extremely common and can be due to many causes. Knee pain can come on progressively from repetitive stress placed on the knee or just old age. Acute injuries to the knee can be quite debilitating and commonly occur in sports. How Dee Why Chiropractic Care can help The way knee pain presents

Written By: James HayesChiropractor Shoulder pain is a common condition that we see at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and is something we can help you recover from! Shoulder pain can happen to the active individual or can gradually creep up on you if you have desk job. Being on the Northern Beaches many people come

Written By: James HayesChiropractor Not everyone has same goals when they go to the gym. Whether you train to obtain your ideal beach body, increase your cardio or gain strength, we are all susceptible to injury. That’s why it’s important to train smart! Gym injuries are frequent presentations at Dee Why Chiropractic Care. It can

Rotator cuff muscles are the stabilisers of the shoulder! The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body. But it comes at a price; because of its high mobility it is susceptible to injury. The shoulder is a “ball and socket joint” however the ball is considerably larger than

Written By: James HayesChiropractor Dry needling is a common technique used at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and is an excellent way to relieve muscle tension and pain. Is used to treat various conditions in conjunction with other treatment techniques. What is Dry needling? It is sometimes referred to as musculoskeletal acupuncture and should not to

Tennis elbow is also called lateral epicondylitis and is the most common overuse injury of the elbow. It is a common condition treated at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and patients generally complain of pain at the outside of the elbow and forearm. Ironically this condition is not very common in tennis players. Tennis elbow is