🛠️Most Common DIY Injuries — Chiropractic Solutions
DIY projects are rewarding, but they often place unexpected strain on your body. At Isis Chiropractic Centres, we regularly help patients whose pain started after everyday jobs around the home.
Below are some of the most common DIY injuries — and the advanced treatments available at our clinics to support recovery.
🔧Back Strain
Heavy lifting, awkward bending, or prolonged decorating can irritate the joints and muscles of the lower back.
Common triggers:
- Moving furniture
- Lifting heavy materials
- Working in low or confined spaces
How we help:
We use gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore joint movement and reduce pain. Where appropriate, advanced options such as IDD Therapy spinal decompression can help with persistent disc-related back or leg pain by providing a non-invasive treatment approach.
🪜Neck and Shoulder Pain
Overhead work like painting ceilings or drilling can overload the neck and shoulder complex.
Typical symptoms:
- Stiff neck
- Shoulder tightness
- Tension headaches
- Reduced range of motion
How we help:
Treatment may include chiropractic care combined with Low Level Laser Therapy, which is used alongside manual treatment to support healing and pain relief.
For stubborn tendon or muscle pain, Shockwave Therapy may also be recommended to stimulate recovery.
⚠️Falls and Impact Injuries
Slips from ladders or trips during DIY can jar joints even when there is no obvious serious injury at the time. Pain and stiffness often develop later.
Common problem areas:
- Neck
- Mid or lower back
- Shoulders
- Hips and knees
How we help:
Following a full assessment, we create a personalised plan which may include chiropractic treatment, soft-tissue work, and Tecar Therapy — a radio-frequency treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to promote healing and relieve pain.
🔁Repetitive Strain
Long DIY sessions — especially if your body isn’t used to the activity — can overload muscles and tendons.
Often caused by:
- Extended decorating
- Heavy gardening
- Repetitive tool use
- Prolonged kneeling
How we help:
Alongside hands-on care, we may use therapies such as Shockwave, Laser, or targeted rehabilitation exercises to reduce irritation and help prevent recurrence.
Where foot mechanics are contributing, custom orthotics may also be recommended.
✅When to Get Checked
Consider booking an assessment if you notice:
- Pain lasting more than a few days
- Stiffness after DIY work
- Reduced movement in your back, neck, or shoulders
- Recurring flare-ups during household tasks
Early treatment can help prevent minor injuries becoming longer-term problems.
💬Need Support After a DIY Project?
If a recent job around the house has left you sore or restricted, the team at Isis Chiropractic Centres is here to help. Using a combination of hands-on expertise and advanced technology, we aim to reduce pain, restore movement, and get you back to normal activities quickly.
Get in touch today to arrange your assessment.
