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Sports Injuries? We’ve Got You Covered (For Kids and Adults Alike)

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Sports Injuries? We’ve Got You Covered (For Kids and Adults Alike)

Why Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage Are a Winning Combo for Active Bodies

Whether you’re hitting the gym, training for a race, or cheering your kid on at soccer practice—sports injuries are bound to happen. And when they do, you don’t have to wait it out or suffer through it. We’ve got the tools to help you (and your little athletes) recover faster, move better, and stay in the game.

First, Forget RICE. We’re All About POLICE Now.

For years, the go-to advice for injuries was RICE—Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. But as we’ve learned more about how the body actually heals, there’s a smarter, more up-to-date approach: POLICE.

PProtection (support the area to prevent further injury)
OLOptimal Loading (gentle, guided movement to promote healing)
IIce (for pain and swelling in the early stages)
CCompression (to manage swelling)
EElevation (to reduce fluid buildup)

The key difference? POLICE encourages safe movement, not just rest. This gets you back on your feet faster and with better long-term results.

And that’s where chiropractic care comes in.

Why Chiropractic Is So Effective for Sports Injuries

When your joints are properly aligned and your nervous system is functioning well, your body moves the way it was designed to. That means:

  • Faster recovery from sprains, strains, and joint injuries
  • Improved mobility, strength, and coordination
  • Better performance—and fewer re-injuries
  • Less inflammation, less pain, and more freedom of movement

Whether it’s a twisted ankle, sore shoulder, low back pain, or muscle tightness, chiropractic helps restore balance so you can heal naturally and efficiently.

Got a Young Athlete? Bring Them In!

Sports injuries aren’t just for adults. Kids and teens are active, constantly growing, and often pushing their limits. If your child gets hurt—whether it’s a fall, collision, or overuse injury—we’ve got their back (literally).

Our care is gentle, safe, and tailored for growing bodies. And it’s not just chiropractic—our clinic also offers:

Acupuncture for inflammation, pain relief, recovery and rejuvenation

Massage therapy for muscle support, tension relief, and healing

Rehab and movement guidance for long-term results

Whether You’re Injured—or Want to Stay That Way

We help athletes of all ages recover from injuries and prevent them from happening again. Whether you’ve got a recent sprain, an old injury that never quite healed, or just want to keep your body performing at its best, we’re here for you.

Whatever your injury, we’ve got you covered—with the tools and experience to help you heal naturally, move freely, and get back to doing what you love.

Give us a call, we’ve got you, and your injuries covered!

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Karla Youngblood
"I have been going to Dr. Lockwood for a few years now to get help with old injuries and unfortunately, do deal with new ones. He is a caring and skilled chiropractor and I ALWAYS leave feeling better than when I came in. I highly recommend him."
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Jason Mears
"I credit this place for getting me back in working order after my back went out for about 6 weeks. Dr. Jeffers was really great about explaining my injury to me in a way that was easy to comprehend and showed real care in treating me. All of the front staff were really friendly and professional. I highly recommend this place."
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"Dr. Lockwood is the first chiropractor I've seen who looked at the patterns underlying my pain and provided me with tools to make improvements outside of the office. He always makes sure I'm comfortable with any adjustment and is so caring and genuine."