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Sports Therapy and Performance Rehabilitation

Sports Therapy and Performance Rehabilitation

Whether you are an avid athlete, a weekend warrior, or just getting started in your fitness journey, let us help you get back in the race!

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Proper movement of the joints and muscles can assist athletes in decreasing risk of injury, becoming more efficient at their sport, and reducing recovery times after training and competition. Discover how seeing a sports injury Chiropractor can help you get back to your passion sooner.

Although you and your friend may both suffer from a shoulder injury or low back pain, the source of the injury is completely different. Therefore, everyone receives an individualized plan of care that includes a movement assessment, chiropractic adjustment to fix the joint dysfunction, soft tissue treatment to release the tight muscles, and rehabilitation to strengthen the muscular imbalance. As a sports injury chiropractor, Dr. Tracey has as advanced understanding of the musculoskeletal system, which allows her to look beyond areas where you feel the pain and actually find the root cause. This often is different from the area where you feel the pain.

We thrive to help our patients stay active, no matter what their age. Whether its your leg, hip, shoulder, arm – we see it all! Let us get you back in the game or help you reach the next level in your sports performance!

Benefits of Seeking Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries:

  1. Faster recovery times after an injury
  2. Reduced treatment duration
  3. Individualized treatment for your sport-specific needs
  4. Corrective exercises to prevent re-injury
  5. Ability to integrate with training goals
  6. Variety of non-invasive, gentle techniques
  7. Enhancement in athletic performance
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We have helped patients recover and return to an active life from sports injuries including, but not limited to:

  • Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
  • Bursitis: shoulder and hip
  • Elbow pain: tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • Wrist injuries
  • IT Band syndrome
  • Groin strains
  • Hamstring and quadricep strains
  • Sciatica
  • Knee pain: runners and jumper’s knee
  • Peripheral nerve entrapments
  • Shin splints
  • Achillis tendinopathy
  • Ankle sprains
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • And much more!

Contact Us

Dr. Tracey Buckingham is a chiropractor located in Weddington, North Carolina who provides quality care for the entire family.

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