Whether you are a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who stays active through recreational sports and fitness, injuries are an inevitable part of an active lifestyle. How you respond to those injuries makes all the difference in how quickly you recover and whether you come back stronger or more vulnerable to future problems.
Dr. Frank Stiso at Stiso Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage Therapy in Manasquan, NJ works with athletes of all ages and activity levels to help them recover from injury, address the underlying factors that contributed to it, and get back to doing what they love.
Common Sports Injuries Treated at Our Practice
Sports injuries can affect virtually every part of the musculoskeletal system.
Some of the most common conditions Dr. Stiso treats in athletes include:
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Neck and back strains and sprains
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Disc herniations from contact or impact sports
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Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff strains and impingement
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Hip flexor and groin strains
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IT band syndrome in runners and cyclists
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Knee pain and patellofemoral syndrome
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Ankle sprains and instability
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Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
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Plantar fasciitis
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Muscle strains and tears
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Joint sprains from falls or contact
Acute Injuries vs. Overuse Injuries
Sports injuries generally fall into two categories and understanding the difference helps clarify why chiropractic care is effective for both.
Acute Injuries
Acute injuries happen suddenly as the result of a specific incident, a collision, a fall, a misstep, or an awkward landing. They typically involve immediate pain, swelling, and loss of function. Chiropractic care helps acute injuries by restoring proper joint mechanics, reducing inflammation, and supporting the body's natural healing process.
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries develop gradually from repetitive stress on a particular structure over time. They are often the result of training errors, biomechanical imbalances, or muscle weaknesses that place excessive demand on specific tissues.
IT band syndrome, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis are common examples. Chiropractic care is particularly effective for overuse injuries because it addresses the underlying mechanical factors that are perpetuating the problem, not just the painful area.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Athletes
Chiropractic care supports athletic recovery and performance in several important ways. Restoring proper spinal and joint alignment improves the efficiency of movement and reduces unnecessary stress on muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Addressing biomechanical imbalances reduces the risk of future injury. And maintaining proper nervous system function allows muscles to fire more effectively and coordination to improve.
Dr. Stiso evaluates both the injured area and the surrounding structures to understand the full mechanical picture before developing a treatment plan. For athletes, this often means looking at the spine and pelvis even when the injury seems localized to a limb, because dysfunction higher up the chain frequently contributes to problems further down.
Treatment may include spinal adjustments, extremity adjustments, soft tissue work, and specific rehabilitation guidance depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Our massage therapy services are also a valuable complement to chiropractic care for athletic recovery, addressing muscle tension and promoting circulation in the affected tissues.
Injury Prevention
One of the most valuable things a chiropractor can do for an active patient is help prevent injuries before they happen. Regular chiropractic care keeps the spine and joints moving properly, identifies developing imbalances before they become painful, and helps athletes maintain the structural foundation they need to perform at their best.
If you are currently healthy and active but want to stay that way, periodic chiropractic evaluation is worth considering as part of your overall wellness routine.
Why Choose Dr. Stiso for Sports Injuries
Dr. Stiso understands the mindset of an active patient. He knows that telling an athlete to simply rest is often not a realistic or satisfying answer. His approach is to get patients back to their activity as quickly and safely as possible while addressing the factors that contributed to the injury in the first place.
He treats patients of all ages and activity levels, from youth athletes to masters competitors to recreational fitness enthusiasts.
Ready to Get Started?
If a sports injury is keeping you on the sidelines in Manasquan, Wall Township, or the surrounding Monmouth County area, Dr. Stiso and the team at Stiso Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage Therapy are ready to help.
Call us at (732) 528-7746 or click the button below to get started. Most major insurance accepted. New patients are always welcome.