Feel Your Best with Sports Chiropractic Care & Rehabilitation in Rochester
Optimize performance with sports chiropractic care & rehabilitation
Everyone knows movement and activity are vital to a well-balanced body and life. And while exercise, sports, and physical hobbies are good for you, contributing to strength, flexibility, stamina, and longevity, consistent movement can also create imbalances within the spine and musculoskeletal system.
Those who are regularly physically active risk causing injuries, dysfunctions, imbalances, soreness, and conditions that create limitations. And for most athletes, whether playing on a team or trying to reach solitary goals, limitations aren’t an option.
The athletic body is often pushed to unnatural, sometimes unrealistic, extremes. This puts significant pressure on the spine and targeted soft tissues and joints, which means you have to proactively take care of your body so it can support your demands.
Our Rochester sports chiropractor uses his proven blend of chiropractic care, rehabilitation, and performance-enhancement strategies to maximize you, your body, and your results. We understand the needs of athletes, weekend warriors, avid exercisers, and those who adhere to physical activity.
When you’re in pain, don’t push through. Make an appointment with us, and let’s find the cause of your symptoms so you can safely return to your training and activities. We know you’ve made a lot of sacrifices to get where you are; don’t let your injury force you to the sidelines.
Athletes We Partner With
Whether you walk your dog daily, take the stairs instead of the elevator, compete in CrossFit competitions, or climb mountains, your body relies on your support to function correctly.
No matter your physical activities, they likely require talent and willpower, but it’s hard to garner those things when in pain. Proactive care is essential to your performance and reducing your risk of injury. Always listening to your body and providing the care needed is pivotal.
We work with several athletes who allow us to ensure their bodies are performing and functioning at their peak.
Our patients trust us to help them with many aspects of their athletic journey, including:
- Pain management
- Injury management
- Reducing the risk of re-injury
- Preparing for events
- Warm-up and cool-down guidance
- Strengthening and flexibility enhancement
- Ensuring proper range of motion
- Ensuring proper lifting techniques
- Recovering after events
- Reducing mental stress and promoting relaxation
- And so much more
No one experiences the frustration of an injury quite like an athlete gearing up for an event. The hard work and sacrifices essential for proper preparation make it incredibly stressful and disappointing when you don't get the desired results.
With our help and guidance, you can get your body safe and learn the tools to keep it that way.
Our Chiropractic Adjusting Methods
Chiropractic adjustments are conservative solutions that differ from traditional healthcare because they work with the body’s natural resources and never rely on surgery, medication, or treatments that focus solely on symptoms. Our Rochester chiropractic clinic offers an array of adjusting modalities.
Some of the organic adjusting services we use to relieve pain and remove restrictions include:
- Diversified adjusting: Traditional hands-on manipulation
- Flexion distraction: Using a segmented table that allows us to drop specific sections to enhance manipulation effects
- Motion Palpation: Used to manually discover how joints are moving and positioned
- McKenzie Method: Patients are asked to perform exercises that detail where dysfunction is so the right adjusting plan can be designed
In addition to chiropractic manipulation, we also offer the following services to restore function and comfort and improve performance:
- Dry needling
- Soft tissue treatments, including cupping and taping
- NormaTec recovery
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
- Nutrition guidance
- Functional rehabilitation
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Sports chiropractic and sports rehabilitation
- Take-home exercises and lifestyle education for proactive and preventative care
Dr. Skare is well-versed in creating and implementing the optimal healing plan so you can quickly return to your activities. Whether you need adjusting in your spine or extremities, we’re devoted to getting you back in action.
Why You Should Work with a Sports Chiropractor for Injuries, Rehab, & Performance
Athletes generally use select areas of their bodies consistently and for long periods. This constant pressure puts those areas in jeopardy. Chiropractic care discourages risk by monitoring form, mechanics, and function and quickly remedying imbalances.
However, even with preventative chiropractic care, dysfunction can arise. When injured, our sports chiropractor will find the cause of your pain and develop an efficient healing plan so your discomfort doesn’t overrule your activity.
We know you don’t want to miss out on training or events. You’ve put in the time, you have the dedication, and your head is prepared to get you there, so give your body what it needs to make it to the finish line.
Common sports injuries we successfully treat include:
- Running injuries
- IT band syndrome and other knee injuries, including jumper's knee (Osgood Schlatters) and runner’s knee
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles injury
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injury and other shoulder injuries
- Muscle strain
- Sprains, including hamstring sprains and ankle sprains
- Shin splints
- Golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow
- Disc bulge or disc herniation
- Sciatica
- Tendinitis
- Piriformis syndrome
- Stress fractures
- And more
Don't miss out on training or participating; safe, natural, and noninvasive chiropractic care is here to show you that you're in control. Yes, we focus on healing, but we also intend to prepare your body and mind so you can go the extra mile.
Our Rochester Sports Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation Services
You don’t need to suffer, and you don’t need to quit. Our sports chiropractic and rehabilitation combine traditional modalities and modern science to heal your body, condition it, and get it moving at its peak.
Downtime and medication can create havoc when preparing for an event; let us give you the safe, natural support your body deserves.
Some of the sports chiropractic services used by Dr. Skare include:
Chiropractic Adjustments & Spinal Manipulations
A targeted, low-amplitude, high-velocity thrust applied to a restricted joint or vertebrae. Often, this service immediately restores range of motion and comfort at some level. We use manual, instrument, and table-assisted adjusting for excellent results.
Myofascial Release & Soft Tissue Therapies
Providing gentle and consistent pressure to affected tissues will improve circulation, release tension, promote relaxation, and offer overall balance and well-being in body and mind.
Our soft tissue treatments include cupping, taping, and myofascial release, all stimulating effective healing by removing restrictions.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique where thin needles are inserted into trigger points or tight muscle areas to alleviate pain and improve mobility. It targets muscle knots and spasms, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation, and enhancing overall muscle function.
Sports Rehabilitation
Athletes of all levels and abilities depend on sports rehab for a swift, responsible recovery during training and after events. Sports rehabilitation is a form of preventative care that enhances performance, endurance, and overall comfort so you can get back to training as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer several rehabilitative therapies, including blood flow restriction therapy, to maximize healing and help patients regain their strength and function effectively.
Other natural services provided to our athletes include:
- McKenzie Method
- Motion Palpation
- Flexion distraction
- NormaTec recovery
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
- Nutrition guidance
- Take-home exercises and lifestyle education for proactive and preventative care
Our comprehensive solutions are the best way to attain your goals and reach your pinnacle performance levels, extreme focus, and willful drive.
You’re so close. Let’s get you there!
Sports Enhancement & Performance Care in Rochester
Athletes have short windows to showcase their talents in-season. Don't let that get cut short.
It is impossible to prevent all injuries, but with sports chiropractic care, athletes can go into their sport much more resilient and prepared for a demanding season or event.
With our treatment modalities and functional rehabilitation, we screen the musculoskeletal system for weaknesses and vulnerabilities and work to correct them before an injury occurs. Staying healthy throughout the season is one of the best performance enhancers an athlete can have.
Getting sports chiropractic care can improve performance in many ways, including:
- Enhanced movement: Chiropractic adjustments can enhance athletic performance by improving joint mobility, increasing range of motion, and reducing pain and discomfort, allowing athletes to perform at their best.
- Reduced injury risk: Regular chiropractic care can help identify and correct biomechanical imbalances and misalignments, reducing the risk of injuries such as strains, sprains, and overuse injuries.
- Faster healing process: Chiropractic treatments can accelerate the healing process by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and promoting natural healing mechanisms, helping athletes recover faster from injuries and intense training sessions.
- Improved flexibility: Chiropractic adjustments and associated therapies can enhance flexibility and range of motion, which is crucial for optimal athletic performance and injury prevention.
- Improved coordination: Chiropractic care can enhance neuromuscular coordination and overall athletic performance by ensuring proper alignment and function of the musculoskeletal system.
- Increased strength: Correcting spinal and joint restrictions can improve muscle function and stability, giving athletes a competitive edge.
- Improved balance: Chiropractic adjustments can help maintain proper function and balance of the body, which is essential for athletes in all sports, especially those requiring precise movements and stability.
- Enhanced overall well-being: Regular chiropractic care can contribute to an athlete’s overall health and well-being by addressing musculoskeletal issues, improving nervous system function, and reducing stress levels.
What are you waiting for? Meet with the best sports chiropractor in Rochester!
What our patients say
Dr. Skare helped me with nagging back pain I have had for a few years. After a few treatments, I can do exercises that I have been avoiding for many years because they were hurting my back. I would highly recommend getting treatment with Dr. Skare.
- Alex N., Rochester, MN
My 13 year old daughter and I both recommend Skare Spine and Performance! He was very informative and thorough. We felt better right away and were given tips and exercises to keep us feeling our best and to increase her sports performance.
-Kelly M. Rochester, MN