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Whether you're a competitive athlete or just love staying active, injuries and overtraining can slow you down. You don’t have to push through pain or settle for rest alone. With the right recovery strategy, you can bounce back stronger, prevent future injuries, and perform at your peak.
As sports chiropractic physicians, we combine the latest in sports medicine techniques with hands-on chiropractic care and soft tissue therapy to give you a full recovery plan that matches your goals. As athletes ourselves, we go beyond pain relief and help you move better than ever. Whether you're recovering from an injury or trying to prevent one, we’re your partner in full-body athletic health. Schedule a consultation today with one of our expert sports chiropractic physicians at Hughes Health and take your first step toward relief!
About Athlete Recovery & Sports Injuries
& Anatomy That Contributes
Athletes and weekend warriors place unique demands on their bodies. High-impact movement, repetitive stress, and intense training can lead to strains, sprains, joint irritation, and overuse injuries. When left unaddressed, these issues can reduce performance and lead to long-term dysfunction. That’s why recovery is just as important as training. Our clinic specializes in non-surgical, hands-on care tailored to athletes of all levels. This is designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support optimal function from head to toe.
Common Causes of Sports Injuries
Understanding Why It Happens
Athletic injuries don’t always come from one traumatic moment. Many develop slowly from underlying imbalances or improper mechanics:
Overuse or Repetitive Motion – Too much training without proper recovery time can lead to tendonitis or muscle strain.
Poor Biomechanics – Misalignment, muscle imbalance, or restricted joints can set the stage for injury.
Inadequate Warm-Up or Flexibility – Jumping into intense activity with tight or underprepared muscles increases risk.
Direct Impact or Trauma – Collisions or falls can damage muscles, ligaments, and joints.
Fatigue & Compensation Patterns – When one area of the body is overworked, it can cause other parts to overcompensate and break down.
Common Conditions We Treat Related to Athletes & Sports Injuries
Our integrated sports recovery approach helps manage a wide range of injuries and performance-related concerns, including:
Shin Splints & Stress Reactions
Tendonitis (Achilles, Patellar, Elbow)
Runner’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome & Plantar Fasciitis
Specifically, we have helped athletes of all levels recover smarter and get back in the game sooner:
🏃♂️ Runners often push their bodies to the limit, especially through repetitive lower-body motion and high-impact stress. Whether you're training for a marathon or just enjoy jogging a few miles a week, maintaining healthy biomechanics and recovery is key. Here are the top 3 conditions that we see and treat in runners:
IT Band Syndrome
Shin Splints
🏋️ Body builders, Powerlifters, Olympic lifters, and Crossfit athletes place extreme demands on their muscles, joints, and connective tissues with heavy lifts and intense training sessions. Proper mobility, spinal alignment, and joint support are essential for long-term performance. Here are the top 3 conditions that we see and treat in lifters:
Shoulder Impingement
⛳🎾 Golf, tennis, pickleball, racketball, and racquetball may seem low-impact overall, but repetitive rotational motion can take a serious toll on the spine, shoulders, and elbows. Precision and flexibility are key to avoiding injury and improving your swing. Here are the top 3 conditions that we see and treat in racquet sports:
🏈 Football is a high-impact sport that demands strength, speed, and agility. Due to the intense physical contact and explosive movements, football players are at high risk for both acute injuries and long-term musculoskeletal issues. Preventative care and recovery-focused therapy are essential for peak performance and longevity.
Concussions & Neck Strain – Resulting from tackles and collisions.
Knee Ligament Injuries (ACL/MCL) – Common from quick directional changes and tackles.
Shoulder Instability or Rotator Cuff Injuries – Caused by falls, blocks, or overuse.
⚾ Baseball and softball players, especially pitchers, deal with repetitive upper-body stress, particularly in the shoulders and elbows. Proper alignment and muscle balance can protect against overuse injuries.
Little League Elbow / Thrower’s Elbow
Shoulder Labrum Tears
🏀 Basketball combines explosive movements, constant pivoting, and jumping, which places significant stress on joints and soft tissue. Regular care supports recovery and helps prevent chronic injuries.
⚽ Soccer requires constant motion, sprinting, pivoting, and kicking—placing significant strain on the lower body and core. Repetitive movements and contact during play make players prone to both overuse and traumatic injuries.
Hamstring Strains – Due to sprinting and sudden stops.
Ankle Sprains – Common from uneven turf or contact with other players.
Groin Strains or Hip Flexor Pain – Resulting from repetitive kicking and twisting.
🏐 Volleyball demands quick direction changes, repetitive jumping, and powerful overhead motions, making players prone to both upper and lower body injuries.
Shoulder Impingement
Treatments for Sports Injuries & Athletic Performance Enhancement
Find Relief Once & For All
Before we are able to treat your sports injury or help your athletic recovery at Hughes Health, we must perform a detailed consultation and examination. We start with a one-on-one consultation where our doctors truly listen. We want to understand how your pain or discomfort is affecting your life, whether it's keeping you from working, exercising, or simply enjoying time with family. As athletes ourselves, we also understand the importance of recovery and overall peak performance for your sport. This conversation helps us gather key details that point us toward the root cause of your pain.
In the examination, we assess your movement, muscles, ligaments, and joints using chiropractic, orthopedic, and functional movement testing. Pain is your body’s way of signaling that something isn’t working right. Our job is to find out why. Once we pinpoint the cause, we create a personalized treatment plan to restore function and get you back to living pain-free without unnecessary medications or surgery.
Sports Chiropractic: More Than Just Adjustments
At Hughes Health, we believe true recovery goes beyond spinal adjustments and manipulation. While we are chiropractors, we don’t just focus on your joints. We take a whole-body approach through Sports Rehabilitation to target the muscles and tissues that support you. Your body is more than just bones and joints, and your care should reflect that. By addressing movement, strength, and stability, we help you heal faster, stay active, and prevent future injuries so you can get back to doing what you love without limitations.
PiezoWave Focused Shockwave Therapy: Break Through Stubborn Pain
For chronic sports injuries, PiezoWave Shockwave Therapy uses focused and targeted sound waves to:
Break up scar tissue and adhesions
Increase blood flow for faster healing
Stimulate natural tissue repair—without surgery or downtime
Deep Tissue Class IV Laser Therapy: Heal from the Inside Out
Our Class IV Deep Tissue Laser uses light therapy to reduce pain and inflammation at the cellular level. This advanced treatment:
Boosts your body’s natural healing process
Reduces pain and inflammation in just 5-10 minutes
Feels like a gentle, warming sensation—no discomfort, just relief
Spinal Decompression: Relieve Pressure, Restore Function
If you’re struggling with neck or back sport injuries, Spinal Decompression Therapy provides a gentle, sustained stretch to:
Reduce pressure on your spine and nerves
Relax tight or spastic muscles
Work alongside chiropractic care and corrective exercises to help you heal and prevent future injuries
Soft Tissue Manual Therapy: Digging Deep
At Hughes Health, we specialize in a wide variety of techniques to address the soft tissue causes of the pain.
Dry Needling: This targets tight or dysfunctional muscles by inserting small acupuncture needles into specific muscles and their trigger points to release tension and promote muscle recovery.
Fire Cupping: Using heated cups to create a suction effect on the skin helps increase blood flow to relieve muscle tightness and reduce pain. This warming effect has been shown to be more effective than the dry suction counterpart.
Graston Technique: Using specialized tools, we gently break up adhesions in your muscles and tendons, improving mobility and encouraging proper tissue healing.
Myofascial Release: Active Release Technique (ART), also known as manual trigger point release, takes your muscles through dynamic movement to release tension and alleviate pain at its source.
Sport Rehab and Custom Exercises: Build Strength, Prevent Injury
Pain relief is just the first step. Staying pain-free while moving and grooving is the goal. Our Custom Therapeutic Exercise Programs help you:
Strengthen muscles and improve mobility
Fix imbalances that cause recurring pain
Get back to doing what you love with confidence
Recovery Zone: Unlock Your Peak Performance
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, and recovery is where real progress and longevity are built. Incorporating targeted recovery treatments can dramatically improve performance, reduce soreness, and prevent injury. Whether your body needs that extra post-game love or you simply need to relax, we offer a recovery experience with science-backed therapies:
Steam Sauna: Sweating it out in a traditional steam sauna helps loosen stiff muscles, improve circulation, and flush out built-up toxins. The moist heat penetrates deeply into tissues, aiding in muscle relaxation and joint mobility while promoting faster recovery from workouts or injury.
Full Body Stretching: Guided, one-on-one full body stretching helps release tight fascia, improve range of motion, and reset postural imbalances caused by repetitive training. This hands-on approach not only enhances flexibility but also helps prevent injuries by improving muscular coordination and joint function.
Air Compression Therapy: Using dynamic, sequential compression technology, this therapy increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage, dramatically reducing post-workout soreness and inflammation. It's a game-changer for athletes dealing with fatigue, swelling, or delayed recovery between training sessions or competitions.
The Right Care, Every Time
At Hughes Health, your recovery comes first. While we specialize in advanced chiropractic care and personalized treatment plans, we also know when you need more. If our exam reveals that additional care is necessary, we’ll connect you with our trusted network of physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and pain specialists. No guesswork, no wasted time—just the right care for the best results.
Your health is our priority. Let’s get you on the path to recovery today!
Why Choose
Hughes Health?
We take pride in providing evidence-based non-invasive approaches to healthcare. Our goal is to identify the root cause of your discomfort and pain to then provide effective and personalized treatment plans to help you achieve long-lasting results. If you're experiencing any of the conditions listed above, don't hesitate to contact us.