Chiropractor for sports injuries

Does this sound like you?

• A sprained ankle or wrist, or a pulled muscle
• Tennis or golfer's elbow
• Runner's knee, shin pain or tight hips
• Shoulder pain from swimming, volleyball, throwing or the gym
• An old injury that flares up every time you push harder

Treated by an athlete

Dr. Ling plays volleyball and golf and snowboards, and has been through shoulder surgery and rehab himself. He knows how much you want to get back, and how to get you there without re-injuring it. See 5 things to improve your golf swing.

See a doctor first if you think something is broken or dislocated, you can't put weight on it, or you have concussion symptoms after a hit to the head.

How Dr. Ling treats it

1. Assessment (30 minutes). What happened, what your sport demands, a full exam, and your first treatment.
2. Hands-on treatment. Soft tissue therapy (MRT and ART), adjustments, and kinesiology taping so you can keep moving while you heal.
3. Rehab back to sport. Exercises that build from basic strength to the movements your sport needs.
4. Protect it. Bracing when it helps, and a look at the movement habits that led to the injury.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on what's causing your pain and how long you've had it. After your assessment, Dr. Ling gives you a plan with an expected number of visits, then re-checks your progress along the way. Follow-up visits are 15 minutes, so they fit around work.

Cost and coverage

• Extended health: most plans cover chiropractic and are billed directly. Insurance & billing
• Car accident? ICBC covers your care at $0 to you. ICBC care
• Hurt at work? WorkSafeBC is billed directly at Marpole and Hartwell (Ontario St). WorkSafeBC care
• Fees vary by clinic and are shown when you book online.

"After hurting my forearm mountain biking, Dr. Ling was able to release most of the pain and discomfort very quickly… About two weeks later I was back to normal."

Pascal Baptiste, Google review

Common questions

Should I rest completely?

Usually not. Complete rest tends to slow recovery. Dr. Ling will tell you what to avoid and what you can keep doing while you heal.

When can I go back to my sport?

When you have the strength and movement your sport needs without pain. Your plan builds toward that, step by step.

Do you use kinesiology tape?

Yes, when it helps. Taping can support an injured area so you can keep moving and training.

Do I need a doctor's referral?

No. You can book directly with Dr. Ling.

Book an assessment

Choose the clinic closest to you. Online booking shows Dr. Ling's live availability.