Spinal & Sports Care

Spinal & Sports Care An experienced team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists & Exercise Physiologists.

Spinal and Sports Care is a well-established business since 1977, based in 2 locations Parramatta & Castle Hill in Sydney. We are proudly a multi-disciplinary practice, combing the best of physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy and exercise science/rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on providing the most effective evidence based treatment option for your injury. Our practitioners keep up to date with latest research, current techniques and state of the art equipment.

11/06/2026

3 back pain mistakes to avoid 🚩

When your back flares up, the first instinct is usually to panic, Google symptoms, and start treating your spine like it is made of wet cardboard.

Not ideal.

Here are 3 mistakes that can make a simple flare-up harder to settle:

❌ Assuming pain = damage. Back pain can feel intense without meaning that something is seriously wrong. Often, it means the area has been pushed past its current tolerance.

❌ Doing absolutely nothing. Rest can help early, but staying still for days usually makes you feel stiffer, weaker, and more guarded. Gentle walking and tolerable movement often help more.

❌ Checking it every 10 minutes. Bending, twisting, touching your toes, then re-testing again and again, usually just keeps poking the irritated area.

The early goal is simple: calm it down, keep moving within limits, and stop repeatedly testing the thing that hurts.

If your back pain is severe, worsening, or keeps coming back, getting it assessed is better than guessing your way through it. 🚩

Follow for more practical spine, rehab and movement advice. ✅

➡️ Things to expect from your first physio / chiro appointment 💯✔️ Low back pain can be painful, frustrating, and someti...
09/06/2026

➡️ Things to expect from your first physio / chiro appointment 💯

✔️ Low back pain can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes worrying, especially when you’re not sure what’s actually going on 🩻

✔️ A good physio/chiro appointment should be more than just quick treatment. It should include listening to your story, taking a thorough history, assessing how you move, explaining things clearly, and creating a plan that fits your life 🏋‍♀️⭐️🥂

✔️ Most low back pain is not dangerous, but understanding it properly can help you feel more confident, less fearful, and clearer on what to do next. 🙌

07/06/2026

It wasn’t the bend 👀

That tiny bend to pick up your keys often gets blamed because it was standing at the scene of the crime.

But most low back flare-ups have a bigger backstory.

A few weeks of more sitting, poor sleep, higher stress, less movement, extra training, more lifting, or just doing more than usual - then suddenly your back hits its limit, and the smallest movement cops the blame.

That does not mean bending is dangerous.
And it definitely does not mean your spine is broken.

It usually means your back needs a smarter reset: calm symptoms down, keep moving where you can, then gradually rebuild tolerance to bending, lifting and normal life again. ✅

If your back pain is severe, worsening, or not settling, get it properly assessed. 🚩
Follow for more practical spine, rehab and movement advice.

05/06/2026

Membership Chair Dr. Lorenzo Campagna is heading to Switzerland for strategic meetings with the FICS leadership team 🙌

Safe travels to all those flying in for meetings this week, to contribute to discussions for the future direction of FICS 🙏

04/06/2026

Tennis elbow isn’t diagnosed from one test alone.

A proper assessment usually involves a combination of clinical history, movement assessment, palpation and specific loading tests to determine where the pain is located, how the tendon responds to load, and whether gripping or resisted wrist and finger movements reproduce your familiar symptoms.

We also look at factors such as grip strength, forearm endurance, neck and shoulder contribution, training or work demands, and how symptoms behave during and after activity. In some cases, irritation from the neck, radial nerve or surrounding structures can mimic or contribute to lateral elbow pain, which is why a broader assessment is important.

Specific tests may involve resisted wrist extension, middle finger extension, gripping tasks, stretch-based testing and functional movements relevant to work, gym, racquet sports or daily activities. The aim is not simply to “find pain”, but to understand the behaviour of the tendon and how much load it can currently tolerate.

This helps determine whether the common extensor tendon is likely involved, how irritable the area is, whether the condition is more reactive or longstanding in nature, and what level of loading is appropriate to begin rehabilitation safely.

The goal isn’t just symptom relief. It’s to identify what is driving the overload in the first place, improve tendon capacity, restore strength and confidence through the arm, and build a treatment plan that supports long-term recovery rather than short-term flare management.

02/06/2026

Tennis elbow rehab is not just squeezing a ball 🎾

If your elbow keeps flaring when you grip, lift, type, train, or carry things, the goal is not to avoid everything forever.

The goal is to rebuild the tendon’s tolerance so it can handle normal load again without constantly kicking off.

A simple progression often looks like:

✅ 1) Isometric wrist extension holds
Useful early when the elbow is still sensitive, because you can load the area without much movement.

✅ 2) Supported dumbbell wrist extensions
A good next step is to rebuild strength through range of motion, especially with controlled lifting and lowering.

✅ 3) Grip-based strength work
Carries, reverse curls, and other grip challenges help prepare the elbow for the exact things that often trigger symptoms.

The key is progression. Too little load and the tendon does not adapt. Too much too soon, and it usually gets angry again.

And remember: the elbow is not always working alone. Shoulder and shoulder blade strength can sometimes matter too, so a proper plan should look beyond just the sore spot.

If your tennis elbow keeps coming back, get it properly assessed instead of just buying another elbow brace. 🚩
Follow for more practical rehab and recovery advice. ✅

31/05/2026

Tennis elbow 🎾 (lateral epicondylitis) is irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, usually caused by repetitive gripping, lifting, typing, gym training or overuse of the forearm muscles.

Common symptoms can include:
• Pain on the outside of the elbow
• Reduced grip strength
• Pain when lifting, gripping or twisting objects
• Symptoms that worsen with repetitive arm use

The good news?
With the right management, including load modification, rehab exercises, soft tissue treatment, and addressing contributing factors, symptoms can improve significantly.

If elbow pain is stopping you from training, working, or doing day-to-day tasks, it’s worth getting assessed 👌

30/05/2026

Spinal Health Month 🤍

Spinal health plays a vital role in helping us stay active, independent, and feeling good at every stage of life.

With 4 in 5 Australians experiencing back pain at some point, persistent pain can affect more than just movement. It can also impact stress, mood, and overall well-being.

If back pain is weighing you down, it may be time to lighten the mental load and seek the right support.

Move better. Feel stronger. Get back to feeling good.

Visit Spinal & Sports Care⁠ for more information & book an appointment online.

28/05/2026

How we treat plantar fasciitis 🦶

Got plantar fasciitis? There usually isn’t one magic fix - shocking, I know, the heel did not read the simple solution handbook.

Heel pain often needs the right mix of tools depending on how irritated it is, how long it’s been there, and what your foot is currently tolerating.

That might include:

✅ Low-level laser to help calm pain and irritation
✅ Shockwave therapy to provide a stronger stimulus when symptoms have been stubborn
✅ Manual therapy around the foot, calf, and plantar fascia to improve comfort and mobility
✅ Dry needling to reduce calf tightness and sensitivity where appropriate
✅ Exercise + load management to rebuild calf and foot strength, while modifying running, standing, or training loads

The goal is not just to “rub the sore spot”. It’s to settle the heel down, then gradually build its capacity so it can handle more again. 📈

Follow to see more of how we treat. ✅

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32 Elizabeth Street
Parramatta, NSW
2150

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