Sports Injuries
Sports Injury Care in Grand Junction, CO
The Grand Valley is a hard place to sit still. Most sports injuries here come from doing more than the tissue was prepared for.
Short answer
The Grand Valley is a hard place to sit still. Most sports injuries here come from doing more than the tissue was prepared for.
Understanding
What Sports Injuries Is
Sports injuries divide roughly into two groups: sudden events such as a sprain, a strain, or a fall, and gradual overload problems that build across a season.
The plan differs sharply between the two, which is what the examination establishes first.
Symptoms
What patients commonly describe
Pain tied to a specific movement or phase of your sport
Swelling or bruising after an acute event
Performance dropping before pain becomes constant
Symptoms that return each time volume increases
Contributors
What can contribute
Training volume increasing faster than tissue adapts
Returning to full activity after a layoff
Restricted motion in a neighboring joint
Equipment or technique changes
Our approach
How this is evaluated and cared for here
Care follows the examination. Nothing on this page is a treatment recommendation for your case.
Examination looks at the injured tissue and at the movement chain that loaded it.
Care can combine adjusting, soft tissue and massage therapy, dry needling, shockwave for tendon problems, and a graded return to your activity.
Meet your chiropractor
Meet Dr. Dean Younker
Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for patients in Grand Junction ever since. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is a member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association and the Grand Junction Chiropractor Association.
“Because no two patients are the same, here at Peak Performance, we take the time to listen to each patient. We then develop a personalized treatment plan. Our promise is to help you live your life better.”
FAQ
Common Questions
Should I stop training entirely?
Usually the goal is modification rather than a full stop, when that is safe for the tissue involved.
When can I return to sport?
Return is guided by tolerance and testing rather than by the calendar.
Medical disclaimer
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. Always speak with a qualified provider about your own situation, and call 911 for a medical emergency.
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