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Dr Tristan Koekemoer is a Sports Chiropractor. He strives to be the best Chiropractor in Cape Town.

12/11/2026

Performance care isn’t about having the most tools in your toolbox. It’s about knowing when, why and how to use them.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior or simply someone who wants to keep moving without pain, good care starts with a proper assessment not a predetermined treatment.

Hands-on treatment, dry needling, exercise prescription and load management all have their place. But none of them should exist in isolation.

A few things worth remembering:

* Treat the person, not just the painful area.
* Address the underlying problem, not just the symptoms.
* Build capacity, not dependence on treatment.
* Progressively reload tissues rather than avoid loading them indefinitely.
* Measure success by what you can get back to doing, not how many times you’ve been treated.

The goal isn’t to keep you coming back. It’s to get you back to doing what you love, stronger and more capable.

Evidence-based care. Individualised treatment. Better movement. Better performance.

14/10/2026

Your body isn’t a machine that needs to be perfectly aligned. It’s an adaptable system that responds to what you ask of it.

The goal isn’t perfect posture, a perfectly symmetrical squat, or a spine that never makes a noise.

It’s having the capacity to do the things you enjoy, the confidence to keep doing them, and the knowledge of how to manage things when they don’t go to plan.

Sometimes that means treatment. Sometimes it means getting stronger, changing your training load, sleeping better, or simply giving things time.

Good healthcare should help you understand your body, not fear it.

Keep Moving. Stay Active. 💪

29/09/2026

Trying to look like I have my s**t together.

Truth is, I’m usually somewhere between a good idea, a questionable decision and “screw it, let’s see what happens.” 😂

Keeps life interesting.

22/09/2026

Sometimes you stumble and fall.

Other times you stumble and catch yourself.

But the most important question is…

Does your chiro even lift, bro? 😂

Jokes aside, I do think it’s important that your treatment team understands your sport.

Not just the injury, but the demands your sport places on your body biomechanically, physiologically and practically.

Your treatment team doesn’t necessarily need to be the strongest or fittest person in the room.

But I do think it helps when they’re active themselves and have some understanding of what it actually means to train, compete, fatigue, recover and then do it all again.

Because treating an athlete isn’t just about getting you out of pain.

It’s about understanding what you’re asking your body to do.

And yes, the Me vs Me shirt definitely had nothing to do with that lift.

I’m not saying it helped…

…but I also haven’t lifted this heavy without it.

So I’m not saying it didn’t help either. 😂

22/09/2026

PLEASE NOTE

Tomorrow will be my last day of full availability for the rest of September.

I’ll still be seeing patients and available for appointments, but my hours will be a little more limited and at some odd times while I sort out a few things behind the scenes.

If you need an appointment, please book ahead where possible 🙏🏼

06/09/2026

New week. New reps. Same lesson.

Standing on the track coaching athletes, I’m reminded that pain doesn’t always mean the same thing.

The pain of an injury is a signal to listen to.
The pain of training is often a signal to adapt.
The pain of progress is the price of becoming better.
And sometimes, the pain of growth is simply life forcing you to become someone you weren’t before.

The mistake is thinking all pain is bad or all pain should be pushed through.

In rehab, we learn to understand pain rather than fear it.
In training, we learn to distinguish discomfort from damage.
And in life, we learn that some discomfort is unavoidable if you want to move forward.

The goal isn’t to avoid pain.

It’s to learn what it’s trying to tell you.

29/08/2026

Two patients. Two different problems.

One runner dealing with shin pain.
One athlete with a shoulder strength deficit.

Different presentations. Different assessments. Different interventions.

The common denominator?

Assess. Don’t guess.

I want to know why something is hurting or underperforming before deciding what to do about it.

Test → treat → retest → load.

And yes, sometimes strapping has a place — particularly as a short-term tool for race day — but it shouldn’t become the solution.

The goal is to build the capacity to handle the load, not rely on the tape to do it for you.

05/11/2025

We’re Open All Summer — November to February!

At Chiropractor Cape Town | Dr Tristan Koekemoer, we’ll be available throughout November to February, including weekend slots for your convenience.

We offer specialised, evidence-based chiropractic care that truly sets us apart — no unnecessary repeat visits, no gimmicks, and no “just clicks and go.” Our approach focuses on getting your pain away — and helping you keep it away through lasting lifestyle and movement changes, not just symptom relief.

If you’re looking for the best chiropractor in Cape Town with a modern, patient-focused approach, you’ve found the right place.
Book your session today and experience the difference: thecapetownchiro.com

26/06/2025

Deadlifts Cooked Your Back? Let’s Talk.

You hit a solid deadlift session… and now your lower back is locked up?
Sore? Tight? Sharp tweak?

Here’s the truth:
Not all back pain after deadlifting is dangerous.
But not all of it is just DOMS either.

At The Cape Town Chiro, I help you figure out what’s really going on:

Is it muscular?
A form issue?
A possible nerve irritation?

You’ll get a full neuro-ortho assessment — not just some clicks and hope.
Then we work on movement, bracing, rehab — and yeah, you’ll lift again smarter.

📍 Cape Town clinic
Early mornings, late evenings, Saturday bookings
Book here: https://justmove.au3.cliniko.com/bookings or WhatsApp 076 313 6987

Let’s get you back to training without fear. 💪
Full article available here: https://thecapetownchiro.com/lower-back-pain-after-deadlifts-heres-whats-actually-going-on/

25/06/2025

Worried You’ve Got a Herniated Disc?

Sharp pain down your back or leg? Googled “slipped disc” at 2am and now you’re in panic mode?

Take a breath. Most disc injuries don’t need surgery. And recovery is possible — with the right care.

At The Cape Town Chiro, I’ll help you figure out what’s actually going on, whether it’s a disc, nerve, or something else — no scare tactics. Just evidence-based help.

✅ Safe treatment (no click-and-go nonsense)
✅ Honest advice — if you need a scan or specialist, I’ll tell you
✅ Movement-focused rehab to help you get strong again

📍 Cape Town | Early & late appointments
Book online 24/7
076 313 6987

Let’s get you out of pain and back to life.
Full articles available here: https://thecapetownchiro.com/herniated-disc-worries-heres-what-cape-town-chiropractors-want-you-to-know/

Address

Green Point

Opening Hours

Monday	06:30 - 19:00
Tuesday	06:30 - 19:00
Wednesday	06:30 - 19:00
Thursday	06:30 - 19:00
Friday	06:30 - 19:00
Saturday	06:30 - 18:00
Sunday	10:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27763136987

Website

https://justmove.au3.cliniko.com/bookings, http://www.thecapetownchiro.com/

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