What these sports ask of the body
The golf swing is a fast, one-sided rotation repeated through every round. It loads the low back, the lead shoulder and the inside of the elbow.
Pickleball combines quick stops, lunges and overhead shots. Elbows, shoulders, knees and Achilles tendons take most of the strain.
Running sends several times your body weight through each leg with every stride. Knees, heels and hips are the common trouble spots.
Players and runners commonly seek care for:
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Heel pain, including plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendon pain
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Sprains, strains and other sports injuries
How care works here
We start by looking for why the problem began. A sore elbow may trace back to a stiff shoulder or neck, and a sore knee to the hip or foot. Depending on what we find, your care may include:
- Chiropractic care for the spine and for shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and ankles
- Shockwave therapy, which patients commonly seek for stubborn tendon and heel pain
- Class IV laser therapy for sprains and joint pain
- Instrument-assisted soft-tissue work, massage and Active Isolated Stretching
- Neuromuscular re-education to retrain the movement that caused the problem
Laser therapy, shockwave therapy and massage are offered at the Brandon office.
Staying in the game
An overuse injury does not always mean stopping completely. Playing or running less for a time is often enough to let the tissue settle. Your provider will tell you what to limit and when to build back up.
Where we see patients
We see patients in Tampa at 4017 Henderson Blvd. on Mondays, and in Brandon at 911 S Parsons Ave, Suite A, Monday through Thursday. Call (813) 655-2829 or request an appointment online.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop playing while I’m being treated?
Not always. It depends on the injury. Often you can keep playing but do less of it, and your provider will tell you what to limit.
What is shockwave therapy?
It delivers pulses of acoustic pressure through the skin into sore tissue. Patients commonly seek it for tendon and heel pain. See shockwave therapy.
Is the problem my elbow or my neck?
Sometimes both. A nerve irritated in the neck can add to arm and elbow symptoms, which is why the evaluation covers the neck, shoulder and wrist as well as the elbow.
How long until I’m back to full play?
It varies with the injury and how long you have had it. You will get an estimate at your evaluation, and no timeline is promised.