Sports Injury

From weekend warriors to competitive athletes training for their next event, sports injuries call for care that gets you back to the activities you love safely, not just quickly. Dr. Bone’s own background as a former college baseball player gives him a firsthand understanding of what it actually takes to return to sport with confidence rather than lingering hesitation. Whether it’s a fresh strain or a nagging issue that keeps resurfacing during training, our team treats the injury with your specific sport and goals in mind.

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Common Symptoms

Joint or muscle pain that shows up during or after activity
Swelling or a noticeably reduced range of motion at the injured area
Pain triggered by specific movements, like throwing, running, or swinging
Recurring strains or nagging injuries that never quite fully resolve
Reduced performance or power compared to your normal baseline
Stiffness that’s worse the morning after training or competition
How We Evaluate

How Align Evaluates Sports Injuries

We assess the injured area itself alongside your broader movement patterns and biomechanics, since sports injuries often have as much to do with how you move as with the specific tissue that’s hurting. That means looking at strength, flexibility, and movement quality in the surrounding joints, not just the site of pain. Understanding why the injury happened, not only what’s currently hurting, is what allows us to help prevent it from recurring.

Our Approach

Our Approach to Care

Care commonly combines chiropractic adjustments to restore proper joint mechanics with Class IV laser therapy to help speed tissue healing and reduce inflammation. Corrective exercise and motion therapy are central to the plan as well, rebuilding strength, mobility, and movement patterns specific to your sport so you return stronger rather than just pain-free. We stage your return to activity based on how the injury is actually responding, not an arbitrary calendar.

Inside Align Chiropractic & Massage in Surfside Beach, SC

Every Type of Care, Under One Roof

From chiropractic adjustments to laser therapy, massage, and corrective exercise, our team coordinates your entire care plan in one place instead of sending you elsewhere for each piece.

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Relevant Services

Chiropractic Adjustments
Class IV Laser Therapy
Corrective Exercise & Motion Therapy
Medical Massage Therapy
Practical Guidance

When to Seek Care

Minor soreness after a hard workout or game is a normal part of training and typically resolves within a couple of days. An injury deserves prompt evaluation when it causes noticeable swelling, limits your range of motion, or keeps you from performing at your normal level during activity. Pushing through pain without addressing its cause often turns a minor issue into a recurring one, so earlier evaluation tends to mean a faster, more complete return to your sport. If an injury has sidelined you more than once this season, that pattern alone is worth having assessed.

What Our Patients Are Saying

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Great practice. Both doctors, Dr. Bone and Dr. Brady are extremely knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend πŸ‘Œ
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I love coming here.
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Everyone here cares about their patients. They are very good at what each one does. I have been coming here for a while and have done chiropractic, therapeutic massage, pressure point massage and the light therapy. Very helpful and helped to take the pain away.
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Christa Gebely
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Dr Bone is a great Chiropractor. Helped me many times with my shoulder, back, and neck. The office staff are so nice and helpful.
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Just had a massage and adjustment. I feel like a new man. Always a great experience. Like going home!
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Amazing chiropractor and all the people that work here in their specialties are incredible! Highly recommended 🀩
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Align is an Amazing place to come! The staff are kind, supportive and caring. They go above and beyond and I can’t say enough how much I appreciate them! I came in with so much pain and they cared for me while teaching me how to care for myself. Thank you so much Align!
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Over the years I have received chiropractic care from numerous practitioners. My treatments from Dr. Bone far surpass any that I have experienced. In just a few sessions I felt relief from sciatica and arthritis. My posture has improved and I no longer wake up feeling pain and stiffness. The calm atmosphere and kind attentive staff create a warm and relaxing experience which adds to the overall feeling of well-being.
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I highly recommend Align chiropractor, everyone there is so professional. I started out with severe pain and Dr Bone created a plan for me. Movement and laser therapy have been a game changer.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you treat weekend athletes, or just competitive ones?

We treat athletes at every level, from casual weekend activity to competitive training, along with active adults dealing with injuries from everyday exercise. Your goals and activity level shape how we approach your care either way.

How quickly can I get back to my sport?

Timelines vary depending on the injury and its severity, but our goal is always to get you back to what you love as safely and efficiently as possible. We’ll give you realistic milestones once we understand the specifics of your injury.

Can you help prevent an injury from happening again, not just treat the current one?

Yes, that’s a core part of our approach. By identifying the movement patterns or weaknesses that contributed to the injury, we can build corrective exercise into your plan specifically aimed at reducing the odds of it recurring.

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Ready to Get Started With Sports Injury Care?

Request your appointment today and let our team build a personalized care plan around your goals.