Sports Chiropractic Care in Lacey, WA
Whether you compete, train, hike, lift, run, golf, play recreational sports, or simply want to stay active, movement matters.
At Vert Chiropractic in Lacey, Washington, we work with athletes and active adults who want to better understand how their bodies move and function. Rather than assuming every athlete has the same needs, we consider your activity, training demands, movement patterns, mobility, previous injuries, comfort level, and individual goals.
Our approach is thoughtful, individualized, and focused on helping you better understand what may be relevant to your movement and participation.
Chiropractic Care for Athletes and Active Adults
Every sport and activity places different demands on the body.
A runner may move differently than a golfer. A volleyball player may have different physical demands than someone who lifts weights or hikes on the weekends.
That is why we do not use the same approach for every athlete.
We take time to understand what you do, how often you do it, what movements are important to you, and whether any changes in mobility, comfort, or function are affecting your ability to participate.
Movement, Mobility, and Sports Performance
Healthy movement involves more than one joint or one area of the body.
Depending on your history and examination findings, we may look at movement through the spine, hips, shoulders, knees, ankles, or other areas that are relevant to your activity.
The goal is not to promise improved performance or faster recovery. It is to better understand how your musculoskeletal system is moving and whether chiropractic care may be appropriate as part of your overall approach to staying active.
What to Expect From a Sports Chiropractic Evaluation
Your visit starts with a conversation about you and the activities that matter most.
We may ask about:
- Your sport or activity
- Training frequency and physical demands
- Previous injuries
- Areas of discomfort or stiffness
- Changes in movement or mobility
- Your work and daily activities
- Your individual goals
Dr. Trevor Marum will then perform an appropriate examination based on your individual presentation.
The purpose of the evaluation is to gather information, explain what we observe, and determine whether chiropractic care may be an appropriate option for your needs.
Individualized Sports Chiropractic Care in Lacey, WA
At Vert Chiropractic, we do not believe every athlete should receive the same adjustment or follow the same care schedule.
If chiropractic care may be appropriate, recommendations are based on your examination findings, health history, movement, mobility, comfort level, training demands, and individual goals.
Dr. Marum's philosophy is to do as light and as little as appropriate rather than assuming that more treatment is always better.
Our goal is to help you better understand your body, participate in decisions about your care, and stay connected to the activities that matter most to you.
Vert Chiropractic is located in Lacey, WA, serving athletes and active adults throughout Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.