The main difference is training and knowledge. Sports medicine chiropractors with the credentials (MSc, CCSP, or ICCSP) have undergone advanced study and training in sports medicine to diagnose, treat, and understand the complex biomechanics that go into athletic movements. 

To find a sports medicine chiropractor with specific training and skills related to sports medicine look for either a sports medicine masters degree (MSc), a CCSP (certified chiropractic sports physician) certificate, or an ICCSP (internationally certified chiropractic sports practitioner) certificate. There are no regulations on chiropractors calling themselves “sports medicine” chiropractors so be sure to look for these degree and certificate indicators of accredited knowledge and experience.

Any and all sports are able to be treated with specific and tailored treatment plans for your unique injury. Our sports medicine chiropractors understand how the body works in motion and can diagnose and visualize stress points, technique faults, and cue corrections to decrease reinjury.

Yes absolutely if you are a regular gym goer or a weekend warrior our skilled sports medicine doctors can help with your injuries and correct your form to prevent reinjury.

Yes our team of dedicated sports medicine chiropractors can talk with you about your specific goals and help teach form, targeted strengthening exercises, and get you ready for participating in your activity of choice. They can also help with all the aches and pains as you start to settle into the new routine of working out.

Yes! Old injuries often can leave limitations in range of motion or strength due to scar tissue, joint restriction, or muscle adhesion and can also greatly benefit from sports medicine care.

At our clinic our doctors will ask questions to understand your unique activities and body mechanics. From there they will find the root problem and work to resolve it using soft tissue release techniques, joint mobilization and adjustments, and rehabilitation exercises that are targeted to decrease pain and improve function.

Sports medicine doctors can treat the full body. This includes shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, and hands, as well as hips, knees, ankles and feet and everything in between. There are many types of injuries either acute (or new within 6 weeks) or chronic (longer than 6 weeks typically). Injuries can occur due to direct trauma, overuse, or sudden injury due to high load forces or mechanical failure while performing a complex movement

Yes absolutely. Post surgery it is important to be doing rehabilitation therapy to regain strength, decrease pain, and help align scar tissue. There are many consequences to having surgery that increases inflammation and scar tissue that can be addressed with soft tissue massage and Myofascial release techniques as well. 

We treat athletes of all ages! Young athletes have unique risks of injury when it comes to sports due to their developing muscles and skeleton that our sports medicine chiropractors understand, and can educate their caregivers on to reduce risk of injury. If you have questions or concerns bring your young athlete in for evaluation as lingering sports injuries in youth can progress if left untreated.