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Athletes & Weekend Warriors

Chiropractic Care for Athletes & Weekend Warriors

CCSP and TPI certified sports chiropractic — built to help you recover faster, move better, and stay in the game longer.

Chiropractic Care Built for Athletes

Whether you're training for your first 5K, competing on the weekend, or playing recreational sports after work, your body takes a beating. Coal Creek Chiropractic is built to help athletes at every level recover faster, move better, and stay in the game longer.

Dr. Johnston holds the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) credential — one of the highest post-graduate sports medicine designations available to chiropractors — as well as TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certification. This combination gives him a uniquely deep understanding of how the body moves under athletic demand and how to identify the root cause of sports-related pain and dysfunction.

Common Conditions We Treat

Runner's Knee & IT Band

Hip and lower extremity biomechanics drive most running injuries. We identify and correct the movement faults causing your pain — not just treat the symptom.

Shoulder Injuries

Rotator cuff strain, AC joint sprains, and shoulder impingement respond well to chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy.

Golf & Racquet Sports Back Pain

Rotational sports demand thoracic mobility and core stability. We specialize in the biomechanics behind these movements and the injuries they cause.

Ankle & Knee Sprains

Joint manipulation and rehabilitation of the lower extremity restores proper mechanics and reduces re-injury risk after ligament sprains.

Hip Flexor & Hamstring Strains

Soft tissue therapy including IASTM and dry needling accelerates healing of muscle strains and breaks down scar tissue from chronic overuse.

Neck & Upper Back Pain

Cyclists, swimmers, and overhead athletes frequently develop cervical and thoracic tension. Targeted adjustments and mobility work provide lasting relief.

TPI

Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified

TPI is the world's leading golf fitness and performance education organization. TPI-certified practitioners are trained to screen athletes for the physical limitations that cause swing faults, pain, and injury. Dr. Johnston uses TPI's systematic movement assessment to identify restrictions in the hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders that create both performance loss and injury risk — for golfers and all rotational athletes.

The TPI screen evaluates mobility, stability, and motor control throughout the entire kinetic chain. For golfers specifically, this means identifying exactly which physical limitation is causing your swing fault — whether it's limited hip internal rotation, poor thoracic mobility, or inadequate lead-side stability — and treating the root cause rather than the symptom.

Non-golfers benefit equally from TPI's movement framework. The rotational demands of the golf swing are shared by tennis, baseball, hockey, and virtually any sport requiring power generation through the trunk.

Weekend Warrior? We've Got You.

You may not train every day, but when you play, you go all in. Weekend warriors are actually at higher injury risk than regular athletes — because the demands of game day exceed what the body has been prepared for during the week.

Pre-Season Tune-Up

A movement screen and adjustment before your season starts identifies vulnerabilities before they become injuries — keeping you on the field all season long.

Rapid Return to Play

When injuries happen, our goal is to get you back as fast as safely possible — with a rehabilitation plan that addresses the underlying cause, not just the pain.

Performance Optimization

Beyond pain relief, chiropractic care and movement training improve strength, power, and efficiency — giving you a competitive edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see Dr. Johnston even if I'm not in pain?

Absolutely. Many athletes come in for maintenance care and performance optimization between seasons — to stay mobile, address imbalances, and prevent the injuries that sideline them.

How is sports chiropractic different from regular chiropractic?

Sports chiropractic integrates biomechanical analysis, functional movement screening, and sports-specific rehabilitation alongside traditional adjustments. The goal isn't just pain relief — it's performance and resilience.

Do I need a referral?

No referral needed. Call or book online and we'll get you in quickly — same-day when available.

Ready to Move and Perform Better?

Dr. Johnston's CCSP and TPI certifications mean your athletic care is backed by the highest level of sports medicine training available in chiropractic.

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