Sports and Competitive Injuries

• Low Back Pain: Extremely common in athletes; chiropractic care improves mobility, reduces pain, and enhances core stability [A]
• Neck Pain / Cervical Dysfunction: Cervical spine manipulation has been shown to improve range of motion and reduce pain [A]
• Shoulder Pain / Dysfunction: Manual therapy can help restore scapular mechanics and reduce impingement symptoms.
• Ankle Sprains (Acute & Recurrent): Chiropractic manipulation improves pain and functional ability, often outperforming ultrasound therapy.
• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome):  Adjustments and soft tissue work can relieve biomechanical stress and improve alignment.
• Hip Pain / Pelvic Misalignment: Pelvic adjustments may improve gait and reduce compensatory strain.
• Improves Grip Strength (e.g., in Judo Athletes): Cervical manipulation has been shown to increase grip strength in randomized trials.
• Trunk Muscle Endurance: Chiropractic care improves core strength and stability, especially in athletes with low back pain.
• Balance and Proprioception: Enhancements in neuromuscular control and joint awareness have been documented post-adjustment. 
• Biomechanical Imbalances: Chiropractic care helps correct asymmetries that may limit performance or increase injury risk.
• Concussion Recovery Support: While not a primary treatment, chiropractors may assist with cervical and vestibular rehab post-concussion.
• Jet Lag Symptoms: Studied in elite athletes; chiropractic care showed mixed results but may support circadian rhythm regulation [B]
• Muscle Tension / Recovery Optimization: Soft tissue techniques and spinal adjustments may reduce recovery time and improve tissue healing.
• Injury Prevention & Maintenance
• Overuse Injuries (e.g., Tennis Elbow, Runner’s Knee): Chiropractic care helps manage repetitive strain through biomechanical correction and soft tissue therapy.