Understand the demand
Your sport, training volume, repetitive movements, and competition schedule matter.
Sports Chiropractor · Athletic Injury Care · TampaRecover from injury. Move better. Stay in the game.
From runners and triathletes to cheerleaders, MMA fighters, and competitive athletes, we treat the back, neck, and extremity injuries that come from training hard, then build a plan to reduce the patterns that keep bringing them back.
Reviewed by Dr. Joe Troiani, DC and Dr. Theresa Troiani, DC, CCSP · Updated October 2026
Injury recoveryPerformance-focused careActive return to sport
Overuse InjuriesRepetitive training & competition
Back & NeckCommon across nearly every sport
ExtremitiesShoulders, knees, ankles & wrists
PerformanceRecovery, movement & prevention
DC · CCSP
SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC LEADERSHIP
Dr. Theresa Troiani, DC, CCSP
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
Dr. Theresa brings additional sports-focused training to the athletic side of Advanced Spine & Injury Center. Her CCSP credential reflects advanced education in evaluating and managing sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, athletic function, and return-to-activity considerations.
That perspective fits the way this page is built: assess the athlete, understand the demands of the sport, treat the injury, and help restore the movement and function needed to return to training.
Sports injury evaluation
Extremity & spinal care
Return-to-activity focus
Performance-minded treatment
SPORTS INJURY CARE
Athletic pain is often more than one sore muscle.
Back and neck injuries are common in athletes and often reflect repeated loading of the spine. Ligament sprains and muscle strains are frequent, but more serious conditions can present with similar symptoms, which is why the evaluation comes before the treatment plan.
Care can combine chiropractic treatment with spinal decompression, corrective exercise, massage therapy, postural screening, lifestyle coaching, and recovery technologies when appropriate.
Find the weak link
We look for mobility restrictions, painful loading patterns, and areas that are not tolerating the workload well.
Treat without losing the athlete
The goal is not just pain relief. It is restoring function and guiding a safe return to training.
WHAT WE TREAT
Common problems in athletes and active patients.
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Overuse Injuries
Repetitive stress that builds faster than the body can recover.
Running, lifting, combat sports, and repetitive skill work can gradually overload spinal and extremity tissues even without one dramatic injury.
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Ligament Sprains
Joint injuries that can create pain, swelling, and instability.
Evaluation helps determine which joint and supporting tissues are involved and how much loading the area can safely tolerate during recovery.
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Muscle Strains
Painful muscle injuries from overload, acceleration, or fatigue.
Treatment is aimed at reducing irritation while progressively restoring motion, strength, and tolerance to the movements your sport requires.
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Back & Neck Pain
Spinal pain related to training load, impact, posture, or repetitive motion.
Chiropractic care, decompression when appropriate, and corrective exercise can be combined around the specific mechanical findings from the exam.
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Post-Competition Recovery
Support after races, tournaments, matches, or high-volume events.
Recovery care can focus on restoring motion, reducing muscular tension, and addressing areas that became irritated under competition-level workload.
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Performance & Prevention
Address small mechanical problems before they become bigger ones.
Postural screening, corrective exercise, and movement-focused care can be used proactively when an athlete wants to stay ahead of recurring trouble spots.
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BEYOND THE SPINE
Shoulders, knees, ankles, and wrists take a beating too.
Athletic injuries are not limited to the back and neck. Chiropractic manipulative therapy can also be applied to extremity joints when examination findings support it.
When soft tissue is part of the problem, high-intensity laser and shockwave therapy can add non-invasive focused light or acoustic energy to the recovery plan.
Joint-focused treatment
Shoulders · knees · ankles · wrists · other extremities
Laser & Shockwave
Used for selected soft-tissue problems such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and tendinopathy.
ATHLETIC OPTIMIZATION
Do more than chase pain after it appears.
Optimization means combining the right tools to address mechanics, tissue tolerance, movement quality, and the habits that influence how well you recover between sessions.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal and extremity care aimed at improving motion and mechanical function where restriction is present.
Spinal Decompression
Non-invasive traction therapy used when appropriate to unload irritated spinal structures and improve tolerance to motion.
Corrective Exercises
A focused home exercise blueprint that reinforces mobility, control, and strength between visits.
Postural & Spinal Screening
Identify smaller mechanical issues and movement habits before they become the next recurring injury.
Massage Therapy
Soft-tissue care that can support circulation, reduce muscle tension, and improve comfort and range of motion.
Laser & Shockwave
Recovery technology for selected tendon and soft-tissue conditions when it fits the clinical picture.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your sport and training load are part of the examination.
We are not only asking where it hurts. We want to understand what you train, how often you train, what movements provoke symptoms, and what you need to get back to doing.
Exam & Athletic History
Review the sport, training volume, injury history, competition demands, and the movements that are currently limited.
Diagnosis
Determine whether the presentation is consistent with a sprain, strain, spinal problem, or something that needs further evaluation before return to sport.
Treatment
Combine the appropriate tools, including chiropractic, decompression, massage, corrective exercise, or recovery technology, around the findings.
Performance Coaching
Build practical exercise and lifestyle guidance to improve recovery and reduce the chance of immediately repeating the same overload pattern.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions athletes usually ask first.
Do I need to stop training completely?
Not always. Your plan can be built around your sport and training load, so some athletes can continue modified training while the underlying issue is addressed. When rest is the better option, we will tell you.
What injuries do you see most often?
Overuse-related back and neck problems are common, including ligament sprains and muscle strains from the repetitive demands of training and competition.
What sports do you work with?
The clinic has treated athletes ranging from long-distance runners and triathletes to cheerleaders, MMA fighters, and professional athletes across multiple sports.
Is this only for injury recovery?
No. Care can also include postural screening, corrective exercise, and lifestyle coaching designed to support movement quality, recovery, and injury prevention.
Dr. Joe Troiani & Dr. Theresa TroianiLead Chiropractic Physicians · Dr. Theresa Troiani, DC, CCSP
DON'T JUST PUSH THROUGH IT
Build a recovery and performance plan around your sport.
If pain keeps changing how you train, move, or compete, schedule an evaluation and find out what is actually driving it.