What causes sports injuries?
Most sports injuries are either acute overload (a tissue asked to do more than it was ready for) or repetitive overuse from a movement pattern that's slightly off. Skipping recovery, training through fatigue, and old un-rehabbed injuries set the stage.
What to expect from care
We get you out of pain quickly, then keep you moving in ways that don't set the injury back. As the tissue heals we rebuild strength and the movement quality the injury robbed, and reintegrate you into your sport with a plan built around your goals, so you come back more durable, not just patched up.
How we help
We get you out of pain fast, restore the movement quality the injury robbed, and reintegrate you with strength and conditioning built for your sport.
Treatments we use for sports injuries
Depending on what's driving it, your plan may include:
Frequently asked questions
Should I see a sports chiropractor for an injury?
If you're an athlete or active and an injury is limiting training, a sports-focused chiropractor can help you recover and return to performance. We treat the injury and rebuild the strength and movement so you come back more resilient.
Should I use ice or heat for a sports injury?
For a fresh, painful injury, brief icing and relative rest help in the first day or two. After that, gentle movement and heat usually do more for recovery. We'll give you specific guidance for your injury rather than a one-size rule.
How do I know if an injury needs a doctor or imaging?
Get it checked promptly if you can't bear weight, the joint looks deformed, there's rapid swelling, or you have numbness and weakness. We assess on your first visit and refer for imaging or a specialist when it's warranted.
How do I stop the same injury from coming back?
Recurring 'tweaks' usually mean the original cause, a movement pattern or strength gap, was never addressed. We rebuild the strength and movement quality behind the injury so you come back more resilient, not just out of pain.
Care provided one-on-one by Dr. Dominick Hernandez, D.C. in Woodland Hills, CA.