Padel Injury Chiropractor Cape Town
Padel is growing fast in Cape Town. Quick lunges, rotation, overhead smashes and a solid racket load the elbow, shoulder, calf and back, especially for new players who play often.
Rehab gets you back on court and builds the strength padel asks for.
Common Padel injuries
Tennis elbow
See Elbow & wrist injuries for causes and what helps.
Calf strains
See Shin & calf injuries for causes and what helps.
Shoulder pain on smashes and bandejas
See Shoulder injuries for causes and what helps.
Low back pain from rotation
See Back injuries for causes and what helps.
Read the full guideKnee pain from lunging
See Knee injuries for causes and what helps.
Ankle sprains
See Foot & ankle injuries for causes and what helps.
Achilles pain
See Foot & ankle injuries for causes and what helps.
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What usually matters
Most padel injuries are solved by changing load, building capacity and returning in stages.
Playing volume
Jumping from one to four matches a week is a common trigger for elbow and calf problems.
Grip and racket
Grip size, racket weight and technique all change elbow load.
Warm-up
Calf and hip warm-ups before fast lateral movement reduce strains.
How treatment works
- AssessHistory, movement and clinical tests, with screening for anything that needs a doctor.
- ExplainA clear diagnosis in plain language, and what recovery usually looks like.
- TreatHands-on care where it helps: joint and soft tissue work, dry needling or adjustments.
- RebuildExercises and a training plan so it holds up, with an end point.
Questions
How long does tennis elbow take to recover?
Often several months. Most people keep playing at a reduced level with a loading programme.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Book your chiropractic consultation and start working towards better movement and less pain.