Sports Chiropractic

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a student-athlete, or a competitive professional, staying healthy and injury-free is essential to performing at your best. At Core Sport and Spine, we specialize in caring for athletes of all levels with targeted, performance-driven care. If you’ve been searching for an athletic chiropractor near Salem, you’ve come to the right place.

As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP ®), Dr. Tyler Emmert helps athletes recover from injury, improve functional movement, and reduce the risk of re-injury through personalized, hands-on care. Sports chiropractic isn’t just for injury treatment; it’s also a powerful tool for prevention and performance enhancement.

Functional Assessment & Performance Optimization

Each athlete’s body moves differently. That’s why we begin with a functional movement assessment to identify imbalances, restricted mobility, or mechanical dysfunction. Catching these issues early helps reduce strain, prevent injury, and enhance athletic performance before problems develop.

Injury Prevention for Active Lifestyles

A combination of spinal adjustments, stability training, mobility exercises, and both active and passive therapies allows us to keep athletes strong, flexible, and ready to perform. We tailor care plans to your sport, position, and specific physical demands, supporting long-term health and consistency on the field, court, or track.

Recovery & Rehab After Injury

When you do get hurt, timely care is critical. As an experienced chiropractor for sports injuries, Dr. Emmert focuses on accurate diagnosis and phased recovery. Each stage of healing, acute, repair, and remodeling, requires the right strategy to ensure you return to activity safely. For certain conditions, we also offer advanced tools like Shockwave Therapy to speed up healing and reduce downtime.

Peak Athletic Performance Starts with Proper Alignment

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Frequently Asked Sports Chiropractic Questions

How can chiropractic help me with a sports-related injury?

A sports chiropractor supports athletes of all levels in staying active, preventing injuries, and competing without discomfort.

What athletic injuries am I at risk for that a chiropractor can help with?

Different sports place stress on the body in unique ways, often leading to sport-specific injuries. High-impact contact sports like football and hockey can cause sudden force to the spine, sometimes resulting in misalignments or shifted vertebrae. Endurance activities like running and tennis put consistent pressure on weight-bearing joints, increasing the risk of issues in the knees, hips, ankles, and feet. Sports involving repetitive upper body motions, such as baseball, golf, or tennis, can strain the shoulders, elbows, and wrists due to the repeated swinging or throwing required.

Is sports chiropractic care safe?

Yes, chiropractic care is one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive treatments available for athletes. We prioritize patient safety during all phases of care.

How long does it take to see results?

Response times vary based on your condition and commitment to care. Many patients notice improvement within a few visits, while others benefit from ongoing maintenance care.

Is chiropractic covered by insurance?

Our office does accept insurance. Most insurance offers some sort of coverage for chiropractic care. It is best to give our office a call at (503) 482-2483 to verify your specific coverage over the phone. We offer cash payment plans if needed.