Sports Chiropractors: Expert Care for Athletes
Athletes of all levels trust chiropractic care to recover from injuries, enhance performance, and prevent future issues. Sports chiropractors specialize in treating musculoskeletal injuries common to athletic activity, from acute sprains and strains to overuse injuries.
Sports chiropractic goes beyond injury treatment – it's about optimizing biomechanics, improving flexibility, increasing strength, and maximizing athletic potential. Many professional sports teams have chiropractors on staff because of the proven benefits in recovery time, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
What to Expect
Your sports chiropractor will conduct a comprehensive assessment including movement analysis, joint stability testing, and sport-specific functional evaluations. They'll identify biomechanical issues that may contribute to injury or limit performance.
Treatment is tailored to your sport and goals, combining spinal adjustments, extremity manipulation, soft tissue techniques like Active Release Technique (ART), rehabilitation exercises, and performance training. Your chiropractor will work with your training schedule to minimize disruption while maximizing recovery.
Benefits of Treatment
- Faster recovery from injuries
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Enhanced athletic performance
- Reduced risk of future injuries
- Better biomechanics and movement patterns
- Drug-free pain management
- Optimization of nervous system function
Treatment Approaches
- Spinal and extremity adjustments
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Graston Technique
- Kinesiology taping
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Sports-specific training
- Biomechanical analysis
- Functional movement screening
Cost & Insurance
Sports chiropractic sessions typically cost $75-$150 per visit. Initial evaluations with movement analysis may cost $150-$250. Acute injury treatment usually requires 6-10 sessions, while performance optimization and injury prevention may involve ongoing monthly maintenance. Some insurance plans cover sports injuries; check your policy for specifics.
When to Seek Care
Athletes should consider chiropractic care for: acute injuries like sprains or strains, chronic pain or recurring injuries, decreased performance or range of motion, post-surgical rehabilitation, or preventive care. Sports chiropractors are also valuable for pre-season optimization and maintaining peak performance throughout your competitive season.