Chiropractic and Athletes


 
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Sports Chiropractic Care

Dr. Tilyr is certified by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) and the Council on Extremity Adjusting (CEA). For more information, check out HERE and HERE.

As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), he has completed extensive training in chiropractic sports medicine and physical fitness. As a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP), he has also completed extensive training in the chiropractic adjusting techniques related to extremity issues, such as shoulder, knee, or foot pain.

Dr. Tilyr enjoys working with athletes since he himself is an athlete. As a basketball player and dedicated weightlifter, he understands the stresses that athletic training can create on the body. These repetitive stresses can lead to vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments) and misalignments in the joints of the extremities, which often lead to pain. Through specific chiropractic care, he is able to help decrease pain and improve joint function.

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Other pain-relieving therapies offered by our doctors:


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Graston Technique

The Graston Technique is effective in treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are acute or chronic. This technique utilizes unique instruments to treat scar tissue and fascial restrictions. This leads to restored range of motion, elimination of pain, and restored function.

As seen on the Graston Technique website, some of the most common conditions that can be helped by this technique are:

  • Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis)

  • Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

  • Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain)

  • Hamstring Injuries

  • Hip Pain

  • IT Band (Iliotibial Band)

  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis)

  • Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)

  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis)

  • Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders)

  • Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)

  • Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis)

  • Scar Tissue

  • Trigger Finger

For many patients, the Graston Technique is safe to try and can complement chiropractic care. Many patients report less pain immediately following their Graston treatment.

For more information, check out HERE.

  1. https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/cupping-therapy.html

  2. https://grastontechnique.com/


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Therapeutic Cupping

Therapeutic cupping can be used to promote myofascial decompression and increase joint mobility. During a cupping session, round cups around placed directly on your skin and manually pumped to a certain pressure. The cups are then left on the skin for several minutes.

Cupping was used in ancient Chinese and Egyptian medicine to treat ailments of the body. At Summit, our doctors use cupping for pain relief and musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, or back injuries, or to help lessen general muscle tension. It is believed that the suction created by the cup encouraged blood flow – encouraging healing and decreasing pain1.

For most patients, cupping is safe to try and can complement chiropractic care. Many patients report less pain immediately following their cupping treatment.


Interested in scheduling a new patient appointment for sports chiropractic care? Please reach out, we’d love to hear from you.