Recognize the Signs
Are You Dealing with Any of These?
Sports injuries don't always come from a single dramatic moment. Overuse, improper form, and cumulative stress can be just as damaging as a sudden twist or fall. If any of these sound familiar, your body is telling you something needs attention:
Playing through pain doesn't make you tough — it makes the injury worse. Early treatment means a faster return to full performance.
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Your Athletic Recovery Plan
We don't just get you out of pain — we get you back to full performance. Our sports-focused approach combines hands-on treatment with advanced technology and sport-specific rehabilitation.
Sports Injury Rehab
Our primary protocol for athletes. Targeted rehabilitation programs designed for your sport, your injury, and your performance goals. Corrective exercises, functional movement training, and progressive return-to-play protocols.
Learn More →Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Accelerates healing for tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and other stubborn soft tissue injuries. Acoustic waves stimulate blood flow and tissue regeneration without downtime.
Learn More →Chiropractic Adjustments
Restore joint alignment and nervous system function. Proper spinal mechanics improve reaction time, balance, and power output — giving you a competitive edge.
Learn More →What to Expect
Your First Visit as an Athlete
Athletic History & Injury Assessment
We discuss your sport, training routine, the injury event (or pattern), and your performance goals. We need to understand how you move to fix how you heal. Available in English or Korean.
Functional Movement Exam
A sport-specific physical assessment including range of motion, strength testing, joint stability, and biomechanical analysis. We identify not just the injury, but the underlying cause.
Personalized Recovery Plan
A treatment program built around your sport and timeline. This may include adjustments, shockwave therapy, targeted rehab exercises, and a phased return-to-play protocol. No guesswork — every step is planned.
Active Treatment & Rehab
Treatment begins immediately. Adjustments restore alignment, shockwave targets stubborn tissue damage, and rehab exercises rebuild strength and stability. Most athletes feel improvement after the first session.
Return to Performance
You're not done when the pain stops — you're done when you're performing at full capacity. We clear you for return to sport only when your body is ready, and we give you the tools to prevent re-injury.
Get Back to What You Love. Faster.
Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, we have the sports rehab expertise and advanced technology to get you back on the field, court, or trail. Don't let an injury sideline your life.
Tailored to your activity and goals
Accelerates tissue repair and healing
We verify your benefits before treatment
"I play basketball 3 times a week and kept spraining the same ankle. My regular doctor just told me to rest and ice it. Dr. Sim actually analyzed how I move, found imbalances I didn't even know about, and put me on a rehab program with shockwave therapy. Six weeks later, I'm playing better than before the injuries. This is the sports chiropractor every athlete in LA needs."
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Common Questions
Sports Injury Treatment FAQ
When should I see a chiropractor instead of an orthopedic doctor for a sports injury?
See a chiropractor first for musculoskeletal injuries like joint pain, muscle strains, back or neck pain, and restricted range of motion. Chiropractic care addresses the root cause of these issues without surgery or medication. See an orthopedic doctor if you suspect a fracture, torn ligament (like an ACL tear), or if the injury requires surgical evaluation. In many cases, chiropractic care and orthopedic care complement each other during recovery.
What makes a sports chiropractor different from a regular chiropractor?
A sports chiropractor has specialized training in sports-specific biomechanics, athletic performance optimization, and injury rehabilitation. At Wilshire Center Chiropractic, we understand the demands different sports place on the body and tailor treatment to get athletes back to full performance — not just pain-free. We combine adjustments with sports rehab protocols, shockwave therapy for stubborn injuries, and corrective exercises specific to your sport.
How long does it take to recover from a sports injury with chiropractic care?
Recovery time depends on the type and severity of the injury. Minor muscle strains and joint sprains may resolve in 2-4 weeks with proper treatment. More complex injuries involving multiple structures may take 6-12 weeks. Our goal is to get you back to full activity as quickly as possible without risking re-injury. Most athletes notice significant improvement within the first few visits.
Can chiropractic care prevent sports injuries?
Yes. Regular chiropractic care maintains proper spinal and joint alignment, improves range of motion, and addresses muscle imbalances before they lead to injury. Many professional and college athletes use chiropractic care as a core part of their training regimen. We also provide sport-specific corrective exercises and movement assessments to identify vulnerability before it becomes an injury.
Do you treat runners, basketball players, and tennis players?
Absolutely. We treat athletes from every sport — runners dealing with IT band syndrome and shin splints, basketball players with ankle sprains and knee issues, tennis players with shoulder and elbow pain, golfers with back problems, and weekend warriors recovering from overuse injuries. Each sport creates unique stress patterns, and we tailor your treatment plan to address those specific demands.
Should I rest completely or stay active during recovery?
Complete rest is rarely the best approach for sports injuries. While you need to avoid activities that aggravate the injury, controlled movement and targeted rehabilitation exercises speed recovery, maintain cardiovascular fitness, and prevent muscle atrophy. Dr. Sim or Dr. Ji will give you a specific plan that outlines which activities are safe and which to avoid during each phase of your recovery.
Don't Let Pain Keep You on the Sidelines.
Sports rehab, shockwave therapy, and expert chiropractic care. Most insurance accepted.
