Sports injury and kinesiology taping chiropractic care

    Sports Injury / Kinesiology Taping

    Care for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone trying to stay active.

    Training loads, competition, and repetitive movement all place demands on the musculoskeletal system, and most active people run into an injury at some point. Our approach is to work out what's driving the problem — the tissue involved, the movement pattern, and the training load — and then build a plan around it.

    Care typically blends chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue treatment, and progressive exercise, with attention to the joints, muscles, tendons, and how they work together. The goal is a return to activity at a pace your body tolerates.

    Who We See

    You don't need to be a competitive athlete to benefit:

    • High school and college athletes
    • Recreational runners, lifters, and cyclists
    • Weekend warriors returning after time off
    • Active adults managing overuse complaints

    Kinesiology Taping & Fascial Movement Taping (FMT)

    Kinesiology taping (we use RockTape) is applied to the skin over muscles and joints during recovery. It's used as a supportive adjunct alongside treatment and exercise, not as a treatment on its own.

    • Provides a supportive input to muscles and joints during recovery
    • Can be worn during training and daily activity
    • Applied as part of a broader treatment plan
    • Often combined with soft tissue work and exercise
    Kinesiology taping applied for athletic recovery
    Kinesiology tape applied to shoulder for support and recovery

    Getting Back to Activity

    Return-to-activity timelines depend on the injury, the sport, and how you respond to care. We'll give you a realistic picture at the evaluation and adjust as you progress. Individual results vary.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can a chiropractor help with sports injuries?+
    Chiropractic care may help with many sports and overuse injuries by addressing joint motion, soft tissue restriction, and the movement patterns and training loads that contributed to the problem. We refer for medical or imaging evaluation when the presentation calls for it.
    What is kinesiology taping?+
    Kinesiology taping (we use RockTape) is applied over muscles and joints as a supportive adjunct during recovery. It is used alongside treatment and exercise rather than as a treatment on its own, and it can usually be worn during training and daily activity.
    Do I have to be a competitive athlete to benefit?+
    Not at all. We see high school and college athletes, recreational runners and lifters, weekend warriors returning after time off, and active adults managing overuse complaints. Care is built around your activity level and goals.
    How soon can I get back to my sport?+
    That depends on the injury, the sport, and how you respond to care. We will give you a realistic picture at the evaluation and adjust the plan as you progress. Individual results vary.

    Ready to Get Started?

    Schedule an appointment today or give us a call — we're here to help.

    Hours & Location

    We look forward to hearing from you.

    Office Hours

    Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    ThursdayClosed
    Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Contact Us

    1521 W. Walnut St. Suite D

    Jacksonville, IL 62650