Reviewed by Dr. Nick Fischer, DC · Chiropractor & Clinic Director
Episode 3 · 41:18 · June 2, 2026
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Whether you’re a weekend runner or a competitive athlete, the gap between “cleared to play” and “actually performing at your best” is where most comebacks stall. Dr. Marcus Hale — who works with local high school teams and adult recreational athletes — explains how chiropractic care fits into a full return-to-sport plan and why biomechanical alignment is often the missing piece.
In this episode
- 0:00 — Why rest alone is rarely the answer for sports injuries
- 5:45 — The most common mis-managed injuries Dr. Hale sees in the clinic
- 12:10 — Functional movement screening: finding compensations before they become injuries
- 19:30 — Soft tissue work, joint mobilization, and how they complement each other
- 26:00 — Load management: training smarter during and after care
- 33:20 — Real comeback stories — and what made the difference each time
- 38:45 — Off-season vs. in-season care strategies
Links & resources
- Athlete Care & Sports Chiropractic — our performance-focused treatment approach
- About Dr. Marcus Hale — sports chiropractic background and team experience