Getting sidelined by an injury is frustrating for any active person, but it hits differently for athletes with a season, a training block, or a specific goal on the line. Dr. Dallas understands that firsthand. As a former college football player who dealt with chronic pain himself, he knows that "just rest it" often isn't the answer athletes are looking for, or the answer that actually gets them back to full strength.
Common Sports Injuries Treated
Dr. Dallas sees a wide range of sports related injuries, including:
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Low back pain related to training load or repetitive movement
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Neck pain and headaches from contact sports
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Nagging injuries that keep recurring throughout a season
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Joint restrictions affecting mobility or performance
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Strength or mobility asymmetries showing up in training
How Sports Injuries Are Evaluated
Every new patient visit starts with a detailed history and physical exam, and objective testing using VALD equipment to measure strength and range of motion against normative data. For athletes, this matters even more than usual. Small asymmetries or deficits that might not bother an inactive person can directly affect performance and injury risk for someone training or competing regularly.
How Sports Injuries Are Treated
Treatment depends on what the exam reveals, but commonly includes:
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Chiropractic adjustments to restore joint motion and reduce compensations that build up from repetitive movement or training load
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Cox Flexion Distraction for athletes dealing with disc related pain, sciatica, or radiculopathy, offering relief without aggressive manipulation
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Corrective exercise and movement coaching, built on SFMA screening, to address the movement patterns and weaknesses contributing to the injury or limiting performance
Care is built around the minimum effective dose required to get results, with a focus on getting back to training and competing as quickly and safely as possible.
Staying Active During Recovery
A common frustration among athletes is being told to stop the activity they love entirely until pain resolves. Depending on what your exam reveals, Dr. Dallas will guide you on what's safe to continue and what may need to be modified temporarily, rather than defaulting to complete rest.
Common Questions About Sports Injury Treatment
Do I need to stop training while I'm being treated?
Not necessarily. Depending on your specific injury, Dr. Dallas will guide you on what activity is safe to continue and what may need to be modified.
Do you treat recreational athletes, not just competitive ones?
Yes. Whether you're training for a specific sport or just staying active through lifting, running, or recreational activity, the same approach applies.
Can you help me get back to a specific sport or activity?
Yes. Care is built around your specific goals, whether that's returning to a sport, a physical job, or a fitness routine you don't want to put on hold.
What if my injury needs more than chiropractic care?
Dr. Dallas isn't slow to refer out or co-manage when that's the best path for a patient, so if something is outside the scope of chiropractic care, he'll let you know.