Playing Through Pain Isn't the Answer

Whether it's a sprained ankle from a weekend game, a nagging shoulder from years of swinging a racket, or an overuse injury that's crept up from training, sports injuries have a way of sidelining the things you love. Too many athletes and weekend warriors push through pain, ice it, rest a few days, and hope it resolves, only to have it flare up again the next season.

At Point of Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture, we provide sports chiropractic care built around getting you back to training, competing, and moving without compensating for an old injury. We treat the joint dysfunction and soft-tissue restriction driving your pain, not just the symptom.

Why Sports Injuries Need Chiropractic Care, Not Just Rest

Rest alone doesn't correct the mechanics that caused the injury in the first place. A sprain, strain, or repetitive-use injury often leaves joints restricted and surrounding muscles guarding, and if that dysfunction isn't addressed, it tends to resurface the moment you return to activity.

Common sports injuries we treat include ankle and knee sprains, shoulder and rotator cuff strain, tennis and golfer's elbow, hamstring and calf strains, lower back strain from lifting or twisting, and overuse injuries from running, cycling, or repetitive training.

How Our Chiropractors Treat Sports Injuries

Dr. Kristin Wodka and Dr. Mary Kikilas both earned their Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from National University of Health Sciences and bring advanced training in the Motion Palpation Institute and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to every sports injury case. Dr. Kikilas has completed advanced coursework toward certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician and is also certified in the McKenzie Method (MDT), with additional training through RockTape. Dr. Wodka's years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist before chiropractic school give her added insight into soft-tissue injury and recovery.

Together, their care plans combine chiropractic adjustments to restore joint mechanics, IASTM to break up scar tissue and restriction, and guided rehab exercise to rebuild strength and stability.

For deeper or more stubborn injuries, we frequently pair chiropractic care with Class IV laser therapy in the same visit, a combination our patients use to shorten recovery time and reduce inflammation without medication.

Sports Injury Recovery Solutions

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Personalized Treatment Plans

Care built around your sport, your injury, and your timeline to return to activity.
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Hands-On Recovery Techniques

Chiropractic adjustments, IASTM, and rehab exercise to restore full function.
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Integrated Care Approach

Chiropractic, laser therapy, and massage coordinated in one visit for faster results.

Serving Active Adults and Athletes Across Downers Grove and the Western Suburbs

We work with student and adult athletes, weekend warriors, fitness enthusiasts, and active adults who want to stay active and perform at their best. Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, dealing with persistent pain, or experiencing an issue from running, lifting, training, or recreational sports, our team can help identify the underlying problem and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals.

We serve patients throughout Downers Grove, Naperville, Wheaton, Westmont, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace, and the surrounding Western Suburbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

As soon as pain, stiffness, or swelling shows up. Early evaluation helps prevent a minor strain or sprain from becoming a chronic problem, and lets us build a treatment plan before compensation patterns set in.
Most patients find adjustments gentle and relieving rather than painful. Soft-tissue work like IASTM can cause brief, mild soreness as tight tissue releases, and rehab exercises are introduced gradually as you recover.
It depends on the injury. Mild sprains and strains often improve within a handful of visits, while more significant soft-tissue injuries may need a longer plan, sometimes combined with laser therapy or massage. Dr. Wodka will outline a realistic timeline at your first visit.
Often yes, with modifications. We'll guide you on what to scale back and when it's safe to return to full activity, so you stay as active as possible without re-injuring the area.

Get Back to the Game, Pain-Free

Personalized sports injury care in Downers Grove

Book your first visit with our team and start recovering the right way.

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Point of Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture

1323 Butterfield Rd, Suite 102
Downers Grove, IL
60515

(331)343-3140

support@mypointofhealth.com

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