Conditions We Treat

Sports Injuries

From student athletes to weekend warriors — get back in the game faster.

Understanding Sports Injuries

Dr. Staab isn't just a chiropractor who treats athletes — he is one. His collegiate football career at Concordia University and his upbringing on a working ranch give him a firsthand understanding of what it means to push your body hard and need it to perform. Sports chiropractic goes beyond injury treatment: it's about optimizing how your body moves so you can perform at your best and stay healthy longer.

Signs & Symptoms

Sports injuries can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (gradual buildup). Here's what athletes commonly experience:

Sudden sharp pain during activity — a pull, pop, or snap

Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around a joint or muscle

Pain that builds gradually over weeks of training

Stiffness or reduced range of motion after activity

Weakness in a specific muscle group or joint

Pain that forces you to change your technique or movement patterns

Recurring injuries to the same area

Joint that feels unstable or 'loose'

Muscle tightness that doesn't resolve with normal stretching

Performance decline without an obvious explanation

When to Seek Immediate Care

The following symptoms may indicate a serious condition requiring emergency evaluation:

•Significant joint deformity after an injury
•Complete inability to bear weight or use the injured limb
•Suspected fracture (severe pain, swelling, and tenderness over bone)
•Head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion, or persistent headache

What Causes Sports Injuries?

Sports injuries fall into two main categories — traumatic and overuse — each requiring a different approach:

Acute Traumatic Injuries

Sprains (ligament), strains (muscle/tendon), and contusions from direct contact, falls, or sudden movements. Common in football, wrestling, basketball, and rodeo sports.

Overuse Injuries

Repetitive stress injuries that develop gradually — tendinitis, stress fractures, and bursitis — from training load that exceeds the body's ability to recover.

Biomechanical Dysfunction

Poor movement patterns, muscle imbalances, and joint restrictions create abnormal stress on specific tissues, leading to both acute and chronic injuries.

Inadequate Recovery

Training without adequate rest, nutrition, and recovery modalities breaks down tissue faster than the body can repair it — a common cause of overuse injuries in competitive athletes.

Previous Injury & Scar Tissue

Incompletely healed injuries leave scar tissue and altered movement patterns that significantly increase the risk of re-injury.

Spinal & Pelvic Misalignment

Asymmetry in the spine and pelvis creates uneven loading throughout the kinetic chain — often the hidden driver of recurring lower extremity injuries.

How We Treat Sports Injuries

Our sports injury approach combines rapid pain relief with performance optimization — getting you back to full function, not just 'good enough':

Spinal & Extremity Adjustments

Restoring proper joint mechanics throughout the spine, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, and wrist reduces pain and improves biomechanical efficiency.

Graston Technique (IASTM)

Dr. Staab's Graston certification allows him to effectively treat scar tissue and adhesions in tendons, ligaments, and muscles — accelerating recovery from both acute and chronic sports injuries.

Dry Needling

Releasing trigger points and muscle spasm in injured tissues provides rapid pain relief and restores normal muscle function.

Kinesiology Taping

Strategic taping supports injured joints and muscles, reduces swelling, and allows athletes to continue training while healing.

Sports Performance Assessment

Pre-season biomechanical screening identifies movement deficiencies and injury risks before they become problems.

Red Light Therapy

Accelerates tissue healing, reduces inflammation, and speeds recovery between training sessions and competitions.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

A sports-specific examination that evaluates movement patterns, not just the site of pain

A clear return-to-sport timeline with milestones

Treatment that keeps you as active as safely possible throughout recovery

Performance optimization strategies to reduce future injury risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Get Relief?

Don't wait for the pain to get worse. Schedule an appointment today and let Dr. Staab create a personalized plan for your recovery.

Request an Appointment Call (308) 728-9986

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Ord Sports Chiropractic

1107 N State Hwy 11
Ord, NE 68862

(308) 728-9986

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