Athletes are prone to a variety of injuries due to the physical demands of their activities. Some of the most common sports injury conditions we treat include:

• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain: Jaw pain or clicking caused by joint strain, teeth clenching, or muscle imbalance, often leading to headaches or facial discomfort.
• Shoulder injuries: Rotator cuff tears, dislocations, or impingement syndromes.
• Tennis or golfer's elbow: Overuse injuries affecting the forearm and elbow. Our comprehensive treatment plans address both the symptoms and the underlying causes of these injuries, ensuring long-lasting relief and improved performance.
  
• Back pain: Resulting from poor posture, overexertion, or spinal misalignments.
• Knee injuries: Conditions like runner's knee, ACL tears, or meniscus injuries.
• Shin splints: Pain along the front of the lower leg, common in runners.
  
• Achilles tendonitis: Inflammation of the achilles tendon connecting the calf to the heel, often caused by overuse, tight calf muscles, or sudden increases in activity.
• Plantar fasciitis: Heel pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia.
  
• Sprains and strains: Overuse or sudden movements can lead to muscle tendon and ligament injuries.

Sports injuries can impact athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to professional competitors. At Shaker Spine and Sport Institute, located in Tampa, FL, we provide chiropractic care and advanced state-of-the-art physical therapies tailored to athletes' needs. Our approach focuses on treating injuries, enhancing performance, and preventing future issues by addressing the root causes of discomfort. We also co-manage cases with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, and others.

Chiropractic and physical therapeutic care offers numerous benefits for sports injuries:

• Non-invasive Treatment: Chiropractic care provides a non-invasive alternative to surgery for many injuries. It focuses on restoring joint and tissue function naturally, reducing the need for surgical intervention in certain cases.
• Pain Relief With Reduced Need for Medication: Chiropractic Physicians assess an individual’s biomechanics and posture to identify potential neuro/biomechanical issues that may lead to injuries. By addressing these imbalances, athletes can reduce their risk of future injuries and medication.
• Faster Recovery: By improving joint dysfunction circulation, reducing nerve tension, and restoring proper postural alignment, chiropractic treatments can accelerate the body’s natural healing process.
• Minimized Scar Tissue Formation: Injuries can limit flexibility and mobility. Chiropractic care targets misaligned and dysfunctional joints and tight muscles, restoring normal function and allowing athletes to move freely again.
  
• Restored Range of Motion: Injuries can limit flexibility and mobility. Chiropractic care targets misaligned and dysfunctional joints and tight muscles, restoring normal function and allowing athletes to move freely again.
  
• Reduced Inflammation: Chiropractic care decreases inflammation in injured areas by improving blood flow and lymphatic drainage, helping the body heal faster and reducing swelling.
  
• Injury Prevention: Chiropratic Physicians assess an individual’s biomechanics and posture to identify potential issues that may lead to injuries. By addressing these imbalances, athletes can reduce their risk of future injuries.
  

Our doctors create personalized treatment plans to help athletes recover quickly and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re dealing with a sprain, strain, or chronic condition, our chiropractic care is designed to get you back in the game.

• Dr. Richard R Shaker: Former D1 College Baseball Player • Medical School Rugby Player • D1 Recruit Football and Baseball • All State and State Champ Baseball Player, 1980
• Dr. Katherine Murray: Ballroom Dancer (Salsa and Bachata) • Yoga Practitioner • U.S. Navy Veteran
• Dr. Zander Van Schalkwyk: Former Professional Rugby Player • Former Martial Artist • Coach for Tampa Bay Krewe Rugby
  

At Shaker Spine & Sport Institute, located in Tampa, FL, we understand the debilitating injuries can have on your daily life. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing effective, non-invasive treatment options to help you find relief and regain control of your well-being. Visit our Chiropractic Physicians  and they will be able to do a thorough examination and help you develop a treatment plan.

We offer a variety of different treatments to treat sports injuries, such as:

Chiropractic Spinal and Extremity Adjustments: Chiropractic adjustments don’t stop at the spine. We also target the joints in your TMJ, shoulders, elbows, wrists, thumbs, hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet — bringing your entire musculoskeletal system back into alignment. With precise, gentle corrections, we reduce nerve interference, relieve pain, and restore natural movement—so you can move freely from head to toe. Adjustments are great after auto accidents and for athletic performance/recovery.

‍Soft Wave Tissue Regeneration Therapy: SoftWave is a non-invasive regenerative tissue therapy that uses acoustic shockwaves to activate your body’s natural healing processes—no needles, no downtime. These waves travel deep beneath the surface, reaching both soft tissue and bone to break up scar tissue, reduce inflammation, and stimulate stem cell activity. Whether you’re dealing with tendon pain, joint issues, or chronic injuries, this therapy targets the root—helping restore what’s been worn down or overworked from the inside out. SoftWave Therapy is widely used for conditions such as tendonitis, joint pain, ligament injuries, and chronic inflammation, making it a powerful alternative to surgery and medications.

Ice/Heat Therapy: Ice or heat therapy can also be used to help reduce the inflammation in the Plantar Fasciitis.

‍Custom Orthotics: Personalized shoe inserts to provide proper support and alignment.

With over 35 years of experience serving the South Tampa community, our expert team is dedicated to helping you live pain-free.  Don't let your conditions limit your life - schedule your appointment today to start your recovery!