Chiropractic Care for Cricket Injuries

Cricket Injuries: Risks and Causes

While cricket isn’t as physically intense as rugby or football, injuries are still a real concern—especially due to the repetitive and one-sided nature of the sport.

Cricket injuries usually fall into two categories:

1. Traumatic injuries – caused by sudden impacts or forceful movements (e.g., getting hit by the ball or bowling strain).

2. Overuse injuries – caused by repeating the same motion over time (e.g., bowling or prolonged batting stance).

Players often experience long hours of training and matches, especially club cricketers who play multiple games per weekend. The longer you play, the more stress your joints, ligaments, and muscles endure—making injuries more likely.

Common Cricket Injuries

Here are the most frequent injuries we see in cricket:

1. Muscle Strains & Joint Sprains

• Often affect lower limbs, low back, and sacroiliac joints

• Common in hamstrings, adductors, and calves

• Also occur in shoulders, hands, and wrists

2. Back Pain

• Usually caused by repetitive bowling or long net sessions

• Starts as mild discomfort and can worsen over time

• Chronic stress can lead to sudden, acute injuries

3. Knee Injuries

• Caused by rapid direction changes, stopping, and starting

• Common injuries:

  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

  • PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)

  • MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament)

• Twisting or sudden movement can also damage the meniscus (cartilage in the knee)

4. Ankle Injuries

• Sprains from rolling or twisting the ankle

• Often caused by uneven ground or deep bowler’s foot holes

How Injuries Happen: Batting, Bowling, and Fielding

Each role in cricket comes with its own risks:

Bowling

• Highest injury risk

• Fast bowling creates up to 10x body weight of force through the lead knee and hip

• Spin bowling adds torsional stress through the knee

Batting

• Risk of impact injuries if hit by the ball

• Muscle strain from overstretching or fast running

Fielding

• Injuries from diving, throwing, or running at speed

• Poor landing technique or awkward movement can also cause injury

Preventing Injuries in Cricket

Prevention is better than cure.
To stay injury-free:

• Always warm up and stretch before and after playing

• Work on functional movement and strength training

• Identify and correct weaknesses or coordination issues before they become problems

A Chiropractor at Isis Chiropractic Centres can:

• Assess how your joints and muscles are functioning

• Identify areas of stress or dysfunction

• Create a customised plan to help your body move more efficiently and reduce injury risk

Ready to Recover or Prevent an Injury?

Whether you’re currently injured or want to prevent future problems, we’re here to help.

Contact Isis Chiropractic Centres today for expert advice, assessment, and care tailored to cricket players.