Sports Chiropractic Care

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Athletic activities place extraordinary demands on the body, often resulting in specific injury patterns that require specialized attention. Our comprehensive approach to sports injury treatment encompasses a wide range of conditions that commonly affect athletes across all sports and competition levels. From acute traumatic injuries to chronic overuse conditions, we provide evidence-based care that accelerates recovery and prevents re-injury.

The most frequently treated conditions in our practice include rotator cuff strains from overhead sports, runner’s knee and IT band syndrome, tennis and golfer’s elbow, hip flexor strains, ankle sprains, and various spinal injuries from contact sports. Each condition requires a unique treatment approach that considers the specific biomechanical demands of your sport. Our examination process identifies not just the site of pain but also the underlying movement dysfunctions that contributed to the injury’s development.

Advanced Treatment Techniques for Athletes

Our sports chiropractic services utilize cutting-edge techniques specifically designed to address athletic injuries and performance optimization. Beyond traditional spinal adjustments, we employ specialized soft tissue therapies that target muscle adhesions, fascial restrictions, and scar tissue that can limit athletic performance. These techniques include instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, which uses specially designed tools to break down adhesions and promote healing in damaged tissues.

Active Release Technique (ART) forms another cornerstone of our athletic treatment protocols. This patented soft tissue system addresses problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves that commonly result from overuse injuries. By combining precise pressure with specific patient movements, we can release trapped nerves, break up scar tissue, and restore normal tissue texture and function. These advanced techniques, combined with traditional chiropractic adjustments, create a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses all aspects of athletic injury and performance.

Performance Enhancement Through Biomechanical Optimization

Beyond injury treatment, sports chiropractic care plays a crucial role in enhancing athletic performance through biomechanical optimization. By identifying and correcting subtle imbalances in joint mobility, muscle activation patterns, and movement coordination, we help athletes achieve more efficient and powerful movement patterns. This optimization process begins with a detailed biomechanical assessment that examines your sport-specific movements and identifies areas where improved function could enhance performance.

Our performance enhancement protocols include:

• Joint mobility restoration to ensure full range of motion in all athletic movements
• Muscle activation sequencing to optimize power generation and force transfer
• Proprioceptive training to enhance balance, coordination, and injury prevention

Integrating Chiropractic Care Into Your Training Program

Successful athletic development requires integrating chiropractic care seamlessly into your overall training program. We work closely with athletes to develop treatment schedules that complement training cycles, competition schedules, and recovery periods. This integrated approach ensures that chiropractic treatments enhance rather than interfere with athletic preparation and performance.

During high-intensity training phases, more frequent treatments may be necessary to maintain optimal function and prevent overuse injuries. As competition approaches, we adjust our treatment focus to fine-tune performance and ensure you’re functioning at peak capacity. Post-competition care emphasizes recovery acceleration and addressing any micro-trauma sustained during athletic events. This periodized approach to sports chiropractic care mirrors the periodization used in athletic training, creating synergy between treatment and training that maximizes results.

Throughout Port St. Lucie, FL and the surrounding areas, athletes trust Steele Spines Chiropractic for comprehensive sports chiropractic care that delivers measurable improvements in performance and injury resilience. Our commitment to research-driven results and patient education ensures that every athlete receives the highest quality care tailored to their specific needs and goals.