Sport asks things of the body that everyday life doesn’t: quick starts and stops, explosive jumps, collisions and awkward positions. Most sports injuries are soft tissue strains and sprains, or a problem with how the body is moving. Dr. Kalay’s exam looks at the joints, muscles and spine behind the injury, so care goes after the cause and not just the pain.
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Football, wrestling, golf or distance running: athletes put their bodies through a different kind of stress than school or work does. Most sports injuries come from one of a few places.
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Quick starts and stops, explosive jumping or running, and collisions put sudden loads on muscles, ligaments and joints. Many sports injuries are soft tissue trauma like this: sprains and strains.
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Repetition wears on a joint. Long-distance runners often develop tendonitis and pain in the joints of their legs, and weekend warriors overuse a joint in a single hard game.
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Twisting, reaching and landing off balance can push the joints of the spine out of position. That can cost you motion, flexibility and speed, and leave you more open to the next injury.
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Plenty of athletes carry smaller, nagging injuries that hold back their performance. Painkillers can mask the pain for a while, but they don’t change what is causing it.
Care starts by finding what the injury is really coming from. Dr. Kalay looks at the body as a whole, then matches the treatment to it and walks you through the plan before anything begins.
For the joints and spine
Adjustments to the spine and joints your sport puts under stress, with attention to the nerves, muscles and ligaments around them. Dr. Kalay also sends home stretches and exercises, so the work holds between visits.
How it worksFor swelling and soft tissue
Therapeutic light aimed at the injured tissue to ease pain, swelling and inflammation and support healing. It is painless, needs no downtime, and often runs alongside adjustments.
How it worksFor how you move
Pedics sensorimotor orthotics, customized to your biomechanics. Pedics designs them to guide muscle activation from the feet up through the knees, hips and spine.
How it worksBefore the season
A pre-participation exam for school, club and recreational athletes, including a look at previous injuries before you return to play. Younger athletes are seen under chiropractic care for kids.
How it worksWhere every plan starts
A consultation and exam to find the cause, then a plan you understand before care begins. Your first consultation is complimentary.
His focus is on sports injuries which gives him the mindset to help people get well and on with their life. … He is extremely knowledgeable and happy to educate his patients on what is going on and how to fix it.
“Dr. Kalay has great technique. … I would highly recommend to weightlifters and athletes.”
Reviews are quoted as written. Individual results vary.
Reviewed by
Dr. Gurj Kalay, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic West (2014)
General information, not medical advice. Your own exam decides your care.
Earlier than most people think. Chiropractic care can help in the early stages of an injury, when swelling and pain are the main issues. Better still, don’t wait for an injury at all: care before and during the season helps your body adapt to the stress your sport puts on it.
Most are soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains, or problems with body mechanics. Others build up from repetition, like a runner’s tendonitis or sore leg joints, and some show up as shoulder, arm or leg pain after a game. Whether you play football, wrestle, golf or run, care starts with finding the source.
Painkillers can give short-term relief, but they mask the pain rather than change what is causing it. If you find yourself reaching for them again and again, that is a sign the injury itself still needs attention.
It depends on the injury and how long you have been playing through it. The goal is a complete recovery, not just a quicker return. After your exam, Dr. Kalay walks you through the plan so you know what to expect before you start.
Yes. Chiropractic care can help entry-level, high school and college athletes, not just adults. The clinic also does sports physicals for students and recreational athletes, including a review of any previous injuries before the season.
You typically don’t need a referral to see a chiropractor in California, so you can book an evaluation directly. If you plan to use insurance, check your plan’s rules; the front desk can help look into your benefits before care starts.
Care for athletes of every level on Century Park Drive, with adjustments, laser therapy, orthotics and sports physicals under one roof. The clinic serves Yuba City, Marysville, Live Oak, Gridley, Plumas Lake, Olivehurst, Wheatland and Colusa.
Call or book online. Your first consultation with Dr. Kalay is complimentary.
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