Weightlifting Injury Treatment Burlington

What I look for

Injuries in weight-training sports have many causes, and research finds the shoulder, low back and knee among the most commonly reported sites.¹ When someone comes in hurt, I look at what has changed in their training, sleep and stress, how the lifts are performed when tired, and what they want to get back to.

Common problem areas

Low back, especially around squats and deadlifts
Shoulders, from pressing, pulling and overhead lifts
Neck, from bracing and long training sessions
Elbows and wrists, from gripping, pressing and curling
Hips and knees, such as pinching in the hip crease or pain around the kneecap

What I ask lifters

What changed in the last four to six weeks? Which lifts, positions and rep ranges provoke it? What does your programme look like, and what is your next goal or meet? The answers shape the plan.

How treatment works here

1
Assess. History, movement exam and a look at the lifts that bother you.
2
Release. Soft-tissue treatment to the area that is limiting you.
3
Activate. Targeted exercises that give you control of the new movement.
4
Rebuild. A progressive return to your lifts with changes to load, range, tempo and exercise choice that keep you training around the injury.

What to bring

Your training log or programme, if you keep one
A short video of the lift that bothers you
Clothes you can move in

Common questions

Do I need to stop training?

Usually not completely. We look for versions of your lifts and accessory work that stay comfortable while the injured area recovers.

Can you look at my technique?

I can watch how you move and point out patterns that relate to your pain. I do not replace a coach, and I am happy to work alongside yours.

Which lift causes the most injuries?

That depends on the person and their training. Rather than ranking lifts, I look at what has changed for you.

Sources

Keogh JWL, Winwood PW. The epidemiology of injuries across the weight-training sports. Sports Med 2017;47(3):479-501. Systematic review. Link

This page is general education. It does not replace advice from a clinician who has examined you.

Weightlifting injuries