Our Services
Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Precise adjustments, soft tissue work, and movement-based care to resolve pain at its source.
Overview
About Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Chiropractic Sports Medicine focuses on assessing and treating injuries and dysfunctions involving muscles, joints, and nerves. At Functional Restoration Institute, we combine chiropractic care with sports medicine principles to reduce pain, restore movement, and improve performance.
Our evaluation process includes detailed motion assessment to identify joint restrictions and movement limitations contributing to your symptoms. Treatment may include precise chiropractic adjustments to improve joint mobility and reduce irritation, along with manual therapies such as fascial work to address soft tissue restrictions. We also use a neurodynamic approach when appropriate to evaluate and treat nerve-related contributions to pain.
Care plans often include targeted corrective exercises and, when indicated, methods such as McKenzie-based movements or joint mobilization techniques to support recovery and long-term function.
At Functional Restoration Institute, our goal is not just temporary relief. We focus on identifying the root cause of your symptoms, improving resilience, and equipping you with the tools to manage and prevent recurrence. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, education, and active participation so you can move forward with strength and confidence.
What We Do
What Chiropractic Sports Medicine at FR Institute Involves
Chiropractic Adjustments
Precise, targeted adjustments to restore joint mobility, reduce nerve irritation, and improve overall movement.
Soft Tissue & Fascial Work
Manual therapies including ART, Graston/IASTM, and fascial manipulation to release restrictions and improve tissue quality.
Neurodynamic Assessment
Evaluation and treatment of nerve-related pain through specific tension and glide techniques.
Movement-Based Therapy
McKenzie-based end-range loading, joint mobilisation, and functional movement screening to restore confident motion.
Corrective Exercise
Individualised exercise prescription that rebuilds strength, control, and resilience between visits.
Patient Education
Self-management strategies and movement coaching so you leave with the tools to protect yourself long-term.
Our Process
Your Treatment Journey
- 01
Complimentary Consultation
We only accept 10 new patients per month. This is our selection process to determine whether we are the right fit for your needs before moving forward.
- 02
Initial Comprehensive Chiropractic Visit
A 60-minute assessment and first treatment. The most thorough evaluation most of our patients have ever experienced.
- 03
Root Cause Identification
We identify the exact driver of your symptoms before anything else. If we cannot establish the root cause, we do not take you on as a patient.
- 04
Personalized Treatment Plan
A plan built around your clinical findings and your personal goals. It bridges the gap between what your body needs and what you want your life to look like.
- 05
Pain Relief Phase
Targeted care focused on getting you out of pain as quickly as possible.
- 06
Stabilization & Strengthening Phase
We correct the underlying problem so your results last and the pain does not come back.
- 07
Integration Phase
We take everything built in the clinic and apply it directly to your life outside of it.
- 08
Long-Term Optimization
A concierge model for patients who want to keep moving forward. Proactive, ongoing support focused on longevity rather than reactive care.
Conditions
Conditions We Treat With Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Lower Back Pain
Targeted, root-cause care for the lumbar spine — without medication or surgery.
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Disc Herniation
Non-surgical, evidence-based care for discogenic pain and disc herniations.
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Neck Pain
Restore mobility, calm nerves, and ease your neck — without surgery or injections.
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Sciatica Pain Relief
Calm the nerve, restore the glide, and get back to doing what you love.
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Shoulder Pain
Impingement, instability, and rotator cuff issues affecting shoulder mobility.
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Headache
Address the fascial, joint, and systemic drivers behind tension headaches and migraines.
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What Our Patients Say
“Dr. Kohen's approach is unlike any other chiropractor I've seen. He took the time to actually understand why my back pain kept coming back, and within a handful of visits I was completely pain-free.”
“I came in with chronic shoulder pain that limited my training. The combination of adjustments, soft tissue work, and corrective exercise had me back to lifting heavy within weeks.”
“After years of dealing with sciatica, I finally found someone who didn't just crack my back and send me on my way. Dr. Kohen built a real plan and it worked.”
Frequently Asked
Frequently Asked Questions
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Find out if Chiropractic Sports Medicine is the right approach for your goals. No pressure — just clarity on your next step.