Sports injuries

Sports injury chiropractor in Athens, GA

Student athlete, weekend runner or lifelong golfer — when an injury sidelines you, we’ll find what’s behind the pain, help you heal and get you back to the game. Then we’ll help you stay there.

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A high school soccer player in mid-kick during a game

Don’t just play through it

Still hurting after the game?

Bumps and soreness come with being active. But pain that lingers, keeps coming back or changes how you move deserves a closer look.

An exam gives you answers: what’s going on, what to do about it, and how to get back to the activities you love.

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Signs it’s time to get checked

Pain that lingers after a game or workout
Swelling or stiffness in a joint
Pain that changes how you run, throw or swing
Low back or neck pain from training
Numbness or tingling down an arm or leg
An old injury that keeps flaring up

Your doctor has been there

It started with a soccer injury

As a kid in Athens, a soccer injury sent Jay Erickson to a local chiropractor — and he walked out feeling better than when he walked in. Years later, after a motorcycle accident on Baxter Street, Dr. Jerry Chastain got him walking again.

Those experiences set the course for his life: chiropractic school, then coming home to take over Dr. Chastain’s practice. Today he and Dr. Brandi help active people of every age get back to the things they love.

Meet Dr. Jay

What we help with

Common sports injuries

Every athlete and every injury is different. These are the problems we see most from active patients.

Sprains & strains

Rolled ankles, pulled muscles and tweaked backs — the everyday injuries of an active life.

Back & neck pain

From lifting, running, contact sports or long hours on a bike.

Shoulder, hip & knee pain

Joints that ache, catch or don’t move the way they should after you play.

Overuse injuries

Pain that builds up over weeks of training, like tendinitis.

What to expect

From your first call back to full speed

1
Call us

Tell us how you got hurt. Call (706) 353-7778 or send a request and we’ll find a time to see you.
2
A thorough exam

We’ll go over how the injury happened and how it’s affecting you, then examine your spine, joints and how you move. If imaging is needed, we’ll explain why.
3
Your care plan

You’ll leave knowing what we found, what we recommend and what to expect along the way.
4
Back in the game — and beyond

As you heal, care shifts from relief to recovery, then to keeping you moving well for the long run.

What to bring

Your completed new patient form — it has a section for sports injuries. Type into it and email it to us, or print it
A photo ID and your health insurance card
Names of any athletic trainer, physical therapist or doctor you’ve seen for this injury
A list of any medications and supplements you take

Questions about insurance?

Coverage for chiropractic care varies from plan to plan. Call us before your first visit and we’ll help you understand your coverage and payment options.

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Patient stories

Back on their feet

I had a very bad cycling accident with multiple injuries and Dr Jay has put me back together! He has been able to pinpoint the exact spots where the damage was and fix all of them. He and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. It’s great to have them in my life!

Doug Stroup

For months I have been in sometimes severe pain with tendinitis in both my feet. … Today on a visit for my back he checked out my feet and did an adjustment. My right foot is pain free tonight for the first time in months! and my left is much better. He explained to me why the bone alignment was aggravating the tendons. Here’s to Dr Jay! I am so grateful.

Flaherty Ba

When to get medical care first

If you hit your head and have a headache, confusion, dizziness or vomiting; think a bone may be broken or a joint is out of place; can’t put weight on an arm or leg; or have numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, go to an emergency room or call 911 before seeing a chiropractor.

Questions

Sports injury FAQ

What active patients ask us most.

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Can a chiropractor help with sports injuries?

Chiropractic care is commonly used for the back pain, neck pain, joint pain and muscle strains that come with an active life. After a thorough exam, your doctor will recommend care that fits your injury — and tell you if you need to see another provider.

When should I get a sports injury checked?

If pain lingers for more than a few days, keeps coming back, or changes how you move, it’s worth an exam. Call us at (706) 353-7778. If you think you’ve broken a bone, hit your head, or can’t put weight on an arm or leg, go to an emergency room first.

Do you see student athletes and kids who play sports?

Yes. We care for patients of all ages, and Dr. Brandi has a particular focus on children. Care for kids is adapted to each child’s age and size. More about pediatric care.

What should I bring to my first visit for a sports injury?

Your completed new patient form (it has a section for sports injuries, and you can fill it in on your computer and email it to us), a photo ID, your health insurance card, and the names of any athletic trainer, physical therapist or doctor you’ve seen for the injury.

I’m not hurt. Can chiropractic help me stay active?

Many of our patients come in for regular wellness visits to keep moving well, along with guidance on exercise, nutrition and rest. More about wellness care.

Let’s get you back in the game

Call us or send an appointment request — we’ll help you heal, and help you stay active for the long run.

Request an appointment Call (706) 353-7778