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Guidance for recovering and staying in the game

Practical, no-nonsense advice on injuries, training load, and recovery — written by Dr. Adams from real cases we see in the clinic.

Swimmer's Shoulder: When It's More Than Normal Soreness
ShoulderSeptember 11, 2026

Swimmer's Shoulder: When It's More Than Normal Soreness

Shoulder soreness is common in swimmers, but there's a line between normal training fatigue and an overuse injury that needs treatment. Here's how to tell the difference.

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Pickleball Elbow vs. Tennis Elbow: Same Injury, Different Fix
ElbowSeptember 1, 2026

Pickleball Elbow vs. Tennis Elbow: Same Injury, Different Fix

Pickleball's explosive growth has brought a wave of elbow pain that looks like tennis elbow — and mostly is. But a few real differences change how it should be managed.

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Chiropractic Care for Teens: What's Safe, What's Not
Youth AthletesAugust 29, 2026

Chiropractic Care for Teens: What's Safe, What's Not

Youth athletes face growth-related pain that adults don't. Here's what safe, age-appropriate chiropractic care actually involves — and what to be cautious of.

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Return-to-Sport After Rotator Cuff Surgery: What a Good Rehab Plan Looks Like
ShoulderAugust 25, 2026

Return-to-Sport After Rotator Cuff Surgery: What a Good Rehab Plan Looks Like

Getting cleared for surgery is the easy part. Here's what a structured, phase-based rehab plan looks like on the way back to overhead sport.

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Should Runners See a Chiropractor or a Physical Therapist?
RunningAugust 18, 2026

Should Runners See a Chiropractor or a Physical Therapist?

Both can help with running injuries, and the two approaches overlap more than people expect. Here's how to think about which to see first — or whether you need both.

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Golfer's Low Back Pain: 5 Mobility Drills That Actually Help
GolfAugust 4, 2026

Golfer's Low Back Pain: 5 Mobility Drills That Actually Help

Most golf-related low back pain traces back to a mobility restriction somewhere else in the chain. These five drills target the ones we see most often.

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How Long Does Sciatica Take to Heal? A Chiropractor's Timeline
SciaticaJuly 28, 2026

How Long Does Sciatica Take to Heal? A Chiropractor's Timeline

Sciatica recovery isn't one-size-fits-all, but most cases follow a predictable pattern. Here's what that timeline actually looks like.

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Why Sitting All Day Is Making Your Back Pain Worse
Low Back PainJuly 14, 2026

Why Sitting All Day Is Making Your Back Pain Worse

A desk job and a weekend workout don't cancel each other out. Here's what prolonged sitting actually does to your spine — and what to do about it.

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Should You Rest or Stay Active With an Injury?
RecoveryJune 22, 2026

Should You Rest or Stay Active With an Injury?

Complete rest feels safe, but it's rarely the fastest way back. Here's how we actually think about activity modification after an injury.

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5 Warm-Up Mistakes Weekend Golfers Make
GolfMay 30, 2026

5 Warm-Up Mistakes Weekend Golfers Make

A few practice swings on the first tee isn't a warm-up — it's a setup for the low back and elbow pain we see every Monday.

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A Runner's Guide to Returning After Shin Splints
RunningMay 8, 2026

A Runner's Guide to Returning After Shin Splints

Coming back too fast is the single biggest reason shin splints turn into a recurring problem. Here's a smarter way to build mileage back up.

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What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Evaluation
Getting StartedApril 17, 2026

What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Evaluation

If you've never been to a sports chiropractor before, here's exactly what your first evaluation looks like — no surprises.

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