Sports Chiropractic near Essendon
Sports-Focused Spinal Care, 5 Minutes from Essendon
Your chiropractor here is Dr Nick Naimo. Nick is a sports-focused chiro who treats everything from footy injuries and lifting strains to the kind of stubborn neck and back pain that won’t shift on its own. He doesn’t do cookie-cutter adjustments. He assesses how you move, works out what’s actually driving the problem, and builds a treatment plan around your sport and what you need to get back to.
Same-week appointments available
No referral needed
AHPRA Registered Chiropractor
Health Fund Rebates
Same-Week Appointments
Sports Chiro Focus
Conditions We Treat
Essendon locals train hard and play hard. Here are the sport and training-related conditions our chiropractor manages most frequently for patients from your area.
- Back pain from deadlifts, squats and heavy compound movements
- Cervical spine stiffness from cycling posture and desk work
- Footy-related lumbar sprains, rib injuries and spinal stiffness
- Running-related lower back and sacroiliac joint pain
- Thoracic pain in overhead athletes (swimming, tennis, cricket)
- Sciatica and disc-related nerve irritation
- Pre-season training load injuries
- Gym shoulder and upper back issues from pressing and pulling
- Cricket fast bowler lumbar stress
- Headaches with a cervical or upper thoracic component
- Hip flexor tightness and pelvic imbalance in runners and cyclists
- General joint restriction and stiffness in active adults
Essendon local dealing with a training injury? Book a free 15-minute discovery call to speak with our team. We can usually book Essendon patients in within the same week. No referral needed.
A discovery call is a free 15-minute phone consultation where we discuss your situation, answer your questions, and help you decide if we’re the right fit — before you commit to an appointment.
How It Works
Step 1
Athletic Movement Assessment
Your first appointment is a thorough evaluation. Our chiropractor assesses your spinal alignment, joint range of motion, posture and movement quality. Crucially, he asks about your training, sport and competitive goals so the assessment captures the full picture.
Step 2
Targeted Chiropractic Treatment
Your treatment plan combines spinal adjustments, mobilisation, soft tissue techniques and prescribed exercises, all selected for your specific condition and sporting demands. A rower gets different treatment to a powerlifter. That specificity is the point.
Step 3
Multidisciplinary Backup
Alpha Sports Med has physiotherapists, osteopaths, an exercise physiologist, a myotherapist and a dietitian in the same clinic. Your chiropractor coordinates with these practitioners if your condition benefits from additional expertise. No separate bookings at other clinics, no information lost in transit.
One Clinic. Everything You Need.
Alpha Sports Medicine brings multiple disciplines together so your recovery is coordinated from day one.
Sports Chiropractic
Spinal and joint assessment, adjustments, mobilisation and sport-focused rehab from our AHPRA-registered chiropractor.
Physiotherapy
Injury rehabilitation, manual therapy and structured return-to-sport programs from experienced physiotherapists.
Osteopathy
Whole-body assessment and manual therapy, founded by osteopath Dr Ashton Wilson, for complex pain and movement issues.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Personalised strength and conditioning from our exercise physiologist, designed to support your treatment plan and build resilience.
Myotherapy
Focused soft tissue work for muscle tightness, tension and recovery from heavy training periods.
Dietetics
Evidence-based nutrition for athletes and active people, covering performance fuelling, recovery and anti-inflammatory strategies.
Common Questions
How far is the clinic from Essendon?
Our Ascot Vale clinic at 246A Union Road is approximately 5 minutes from the Essendon town centre by car. Head down Union Road or cut across via Maribyrnong Road. Street parking is available close to the clinic.
I’ve hurt my back squatting. Should I see a chiropractor or a physio?
Both can help with gym-related back pain. Our chiropractor specialises in spinal assessment and adjustment, which is often a strong starting point for squat-related injuries. If the issue also needs rehabilitation programming or a different treatment approach, our chiropractor works with our physios and exercise physiologist to make sure you get the right combination.
Do you see footy players from Essendon area clubs?
Yes. We see local and regional level footy players regularly. The spinal load from AFL (tackling, jumping, twisting) creates specific patterns of injury that our chiropractor is experienced in managing.
Can I claim chiropractic on my health fund?
Yes. We process rebates on the spot via HICAPS for all major health funds. Chiropractic is covered under most extras policies, so you typically pay only the gap.
Is a GP referral required?
No referral is needed. You can book directly with our chiropractor online or by calling 0414 614 692. Our chiropractor is registered with AHPRA and qualified to assess and manage musculoskeletal conditions independently.
How does sports chiropractic differ from regular chiropractic?
Sports chiropractic places additional emphasis on athletic movement, training demands and sport-specific biomechanics. At Alpha Sports Med, every consultation considers your training load, competition calendar and performance goals alongside the clinical findings. The treatment is built around keeping you in your sport, not just reducing pain in isolation.
Visit Our Ascot Vale Clinic
Conveniently located for patients from Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds, and Essendon.
Address: 246A Union Rd, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-12pm, Sat 9am-11am
Your Spine Deserves a Chiropractor Who Understands Sport
Book a sports chiropractic appointment at our Ascot Vale clinic, just 5 minutes from Essendon. No referral needed, and same-week appointments are often available.