What Makes A Sports Chiropractor Different?

A sports chiropractor is a chiropractor that specializes in working with athletes or a specific sport. Much like how MDs (medical doctors) specialize in family medicine, or pediatrics, a sports chiropractor has a specialty in athletics. This doesn’t mean that we are unable to treat nonathletes (I have a bunch of patients who are non-athletic), but think of it as an extra perk when you do see one. 

A great example that I like to tell patients is that it is easier to trust a doctor that is familiar with your specific sport or activity since they know what you might be going through and experiencing.