Sports Medicine Clinic in Centennial, CO: Injury Care for Athletes and Active Families

How Our Sports Medicine Clinic Works in Centennial, CO

Sports medicine at our office is chiropractic care aimed at injuries that come from movement. Colorado law defines chiropractic as including "the diagnosing and analyzing of human ailments" and the adjustment or manipulation, by hand or instrument, of the joints and nearby tissue, particularly the spine. Dr. Butler works within that scope.

A first visit follows a set order. You tell us how and when the injury happened, what makes it worse and what you need to get back to: a race, a season, a full shift. Dr. Butler then examines the injured area and the joints around it. If the findings point to something that needs imaging or a medical doctor, we refer you. If they point to a problem we treat, you leave with a plan.

Timing matters too. Federal health guidance says that if you get hurt, you should stop playing, because continuing to play or exercise can cause more harm. Booking soon after an injury means it gets examined while the details are fresh, not after weeks of playing through it.

Centennial gives people plenty of reasons to move. The city counts more than 100 parks, 100 miles of trails and more than 4,000 acres of open space, run through four park and recreation partners. All that running, riding and playing comes with its share of sore ankles, knees and shoulders.

Sports Injury and Work Injury Care in Centennial

Strains, sprains and pain that builds up over weeks of the same motion are common among active people. The same federal guidance lists sprains and strains, knee injuries, swollen muscles, Achilles tendon injuries, shin pain and rotator cuff injuries among the common sports injuries, along with fractures and dislocations. A possible fracture or dislocation needs a medical exam first. The soft tissue and joint problems are where our care fits.

Sports chiropractic in Centennial is for athletes who train on a schedule and want their spine and joints checked and adjusted around it, from distance runners to players in school and club seasons. Sports injury chiropractor care in Centennial is for one specific injury: the ankle you rolled, the hamstring that grabbed in a sprint, the back that tightened after a heavy lift.

Runners and cyclists can log their miles on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space, 107 acres along Cherry Creek at the Broncos Parkway Trailhead, completes one of the last major links in that 40-mile trail between downtown Denver and Castlewood Canyon State Park.

Jobs strain the body as well. Lifting, reaching overhead and repeating one motion all day can leave the same kind of soft tissue injury a sport does. Work injury chiropractor care in Centennial treats those problems, and we accept workers' compensation cases.

Shoulder, Rotator Cuff and Frozen Shoulder Care in Centennial

Shoulders carry a lot of load in throwing, swimming, climbing, racquet sports and weight training. Jobs that keep your arms overhead add more. Rotator cuff injuries are on that same list of common sports injuries.

Shoulder pain treatment in Centennial starts with finding the source, which can include the neck and upper back as well as the shoulder itself. Rotator cuff pain relief in Centennial focuses on the muscles and tendons that let you lift and turn your arm. Pain when you reach overhead, throw or lie on that side at night is worth having checked.

Frozen shoulder treatment in Centennial is for a shoulder that has grown stiff and painful and no longer moves through its full range. Reaching a high shelf or pulling on a jacket becomes a struggle. Care aims to ease the pain and help you regain motion, and at your exam Dr. Butler will explain what pace to expect for your shoulder.

Knee, Hip, Leg, Foot and Joint Pain Care in Centennial

Running, hiking, court sports and field sports load the lower body hardest. Knee injuries, Achilles tendon injuries and shin pain all appear among the common sports injuries.

Knee pain chiropractic care in Centennial can look at the knee along with the hip and foot, since how you land and push off affects the joint in between. Class IV laser therapy is one of the tools we use on knees when the exam supports it.

Hip pain treatment in Centennial is for tight or sore hips that make long runs, stairs or getting out of the car uncomfortable. Leg pain treatment in Centennial covers aching thighs, calves and shins. Leg pain can begin in the lower back, so the exam checks there as well.

Heel and arch pain that cuts a run short or makes long walks hard can be addressed with plantar fasciitis treatment in Centennial. For a joint that has bothered you for months, or soreness in more than one joint, joint pain treatment in Centennial aims to calm the pain and help the joint move more easily.

Once your exam says you are ready to build back up, Centennial Center Park is one place to start. The 15-acre park at 13050 E. Peakview Ave. has paved and unpaved walking trails.

Muscle Tension, Rib, Flexibility, Range of Motion and Mobility Care

Some problems are not a single injury. A tight muscle, a stiff joint or a rib that hurts when you twist can slow you down just as much.

Muscle tension relief in Centennial targets knotted, overworked muscles in the neck, shoulders, back and legs after hard training or long workdays. Rib out of place treatment in Centennial is for pain along a rib after a fall, a hit or a twisting movement that makes turning your body uncomfortable.

Three of our services look at how you move instead of one sore spot. Flexibility improvement therapy in Centennial works on muscles and joints that have tightened and now limit how far you can bend or stretch. Range of motion therapy in Centennial checks how far a joint moves and works to restore what an injury took away. Mobility improvement therapy in Centennial looks at how your joints work together in a squat, a golf swing or a running stride.

Our office also offers shockwave therapy and Remy Class IV laser therapy, used when the exam points to them. One patient wrote, "Adjustments have been great and the Shockwave therapy has been really helpful for my wrists!"

Care for Teen Athletes and Active Families in Centennial

Dr. Butler treats all ages, newborns to seniors, so a parent and a teenage athlete can be seen at the same office. For teens in school and club sports, we look at the strains, sprains and overuse problems that build up during a season and build a plan around it.

Concussions follow a separate path under Colorado law. The state's youth sports concussion rules cover activities where most participants are 11 through 18 years old. Under Colorado's youth concussion statute, a coach who suspects a concussion after a blow to the head or body must immediately remove the athlete from the game, competition or practice. The athlete cannot return to play until evaluated by a health-care provider and given written clearance.

The law defines that provider as a medical doctor, an osteopathic doctor, a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, or a physical therapist or psychologist with training in concussion evaluation and management. Chiropractors are not on that list. If your child took a hit to the head, start there. Neck stiffness, a sore shoulder or back pain from the same game can come to us once the concussion has been addressed.

Parents are welcome on the schedule too. Sore from coaching, running or hauling gear to tournaments? Book your own visit alongside your child's.

When to See a Physician or Go to the ER First

Some injuries need a medical doctor or an emergency room before any chiropractic care. After a bump, blow or jolt to the head, the CDC says to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for concussion danger signs such as:

• a seizure, passing out or trouble waking up
• repeated nausea or vomiting
• growing confusion, restlessness or agitation, or not recognizing people or places
• slurred speech, weakness, numbness or poor coordination
• a headache that gets worse and does not go away
• one pupil larger than the other, or double vision

These signs may not show up right away, so keep watching after the game ends.

For other injuries, get a medical exam first if a bone might be broken, you cannot put weight on the injured area, it feels weak, or you notice redness, swelling, numbness, tingling or pain that keeps getting worse. If you are unsure how serious an injury is, have a medical provider look at it first. Once those problems are ruled out, call us to pick up your recovery.

Why Choose Butler Family Health Center as Your Sports Medicine Clinic in Centennial, CO

Dr. Chris Butler earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri, and has practiced as a chiropractor since 1996. Patients rate the office 4.9 stars on Google across more than 70 reviews, and they often mention gentle, precise adjustments and quick relief. One wrote, "From the very beginning, I felt listened to, cared for, and never rushed."

Same-day appointments and walk-ins help when an injury lands in the middle of a season or a work week. We are a preferred provider for Anthem, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cofinity, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare and others. We also accept auto accident, personal injury, slip and fall, and workers' compensation cases, and cash plans are available for patients without insurance or with high deductibles.

Shockwave therapy, Remy Class IV laser therapy and spinal decompression are all under one roof, so your care stays with one doctor as your needs change.