At Live Free Wellness in Putney, our Sports & Performance service supports athletes and active individuals who place high demands on their body.
Led by James Power, Sports Chiropractor with experience working in elite and professional sport, we support runners, cyclists, gym-goers and competitive athletes with injury management, performance care and long-term movement health.
From major international sporting events to personal performance goals, our approach combines detailed assessment, hands-on treatment and tailored rehabilitation to help you train safely, recover well and stay resilient.
🔹 EXPERIENCE & ELITE BACKGROUND
Experience in elite and professional sport
James Power has over 17 years’ experience working in elite and professional sport, supporting athletes at international competitions and high-performance events.
This includes working with professional cycling teams such as EF Education-EasyPost, and involvement at the Tour de France, the Commonwealth Games, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as part of the Team Ireland medical support environment.
This experience helps shape the performance-focused care provided at Live Free Wellness, alongside personalised treatment for every patient.
🔹 BENEFITS / WHAT WE HELP WITH
How Sports & Performance chiropractic may help
Sports & Performance chiropractic may help with:
- Injury management and return-to-sport planning
- Overuse and training-related pain
- Improving joint mobility and movement efficiency
- Reducing muscle tension and stiffness
- Supporting recovery between training sessions
- Load management and injury risk reduction
(Suitability is assessed individually during your consultation.)
🔹 SPORTS SECTIONS
Cycling
Cycling places high repetitive loads through the spine, hips and knees, which can contribute to back pain, leg symptoms and performance-limiting stiffness.
We support cyclists with bike-related injuries, postural strain and movement restrictions, helping manage pain, improve comfort on the bike and support long-term training.
Running
Running injuries often relate to training load, movement patterns and joint or tendon stress.
We commonly support runners with Achilles pain, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, hip problems and lower back stiffness, helping manage symptoms and guide safe return to training.
Strength & Gym Training
Repetitive lifting, overhead work and high-intensity training can place strain on the shoulders, elbows, spine and wrists.
We support gym-goers and strength athletes with injury management, movement assessment and rehabilitation to help reduce pain and train with confidence.
🔹 WHAT TO EXPECT
What to expect from your Sports & Performance appointment
Your appointment includes:
- Detailed injury and training history
- Movement and biomechanical assessment
- Joint, muscle and soft tissue examination
- Hands-on treatment tailored to your sport and goals
- Advice on rehabilitation, recovery and training modification
Our focus is on helping you manage injury, improve movement quality and return to training safely.
The key to beating back pain which can cause leg pain is to understand the cause of the pain and then to get effective treatment
This may be a result of an injury, referred mechanical problem, or medical conditions like arthritis. We can find out and help find a solution.
Those who suffer from pain in their hands and arms as s result of repeating similar movements over a long period of time., usually as part of their job.
Sports injuries refer to pain or injury linked to training, competition, or physical activity. This may include muscle strains, joint pain, overuse injuries, or discomfort related to load, technique, or recovery rather than a single traumatic event.
We regularly see injuries related to running, cycling, gym training, CrossFit, golf, and team sports.
Common presentations include back pain, knee pain, shoulder issues, tendon-related pain, and movement restrictions affecting performance or recovery.
Chiropractic care may help some people with sports injuries by improving joint movement, reducing stiffness, and addressing contributing mechanical factors.
Care is guided by assessment findings and tailored to your sport, training load, and goals.
Your first appointment includes a detailed history, assessment of movement and joint function, and discussion of your sport, training, and symptoms.
We’ll explain our findings clearly and outline appropriate care options. Treatment may begin on the same day if suitable.
Yes. We work with active individuals across a wide range of levels, from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes.
Our approach focuses on supporting recovery, movement efficiency, and a sensible return to activity.
Where appropriate, we may provide exercises, movement guidance, or advice around training load and recovery to support rehabilitation alongside hands-on care.
Recovery time varies depending on the type of injury, how long it has been present, and individual factors such as training demands and recovery capacity.
We’ll review progress regularly and adjust care as needed..
If your assessment suggests that medical investigation or specialist input is required, we’ll advise you accordingly and guide you toward the most appropriate next step.
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