Sports injuries don’t just affect performance — they impact your work, your routine, your sleep, and your ability to stay active. And when injuries aren’t treated correctly, they often turn into chronic pain, recurring flare-ups, or compensation injuries elsewhere in the body.
Dr. Carol McNamara provides comprehensive sports injury treatment for athletes and active individuals in Lighthouse Point and surrounding South Florida communities. Our clinic is located at 3320 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, runner, golfer, tennis player, CrossFit athlete, or competitive performer, your recovery plan should match the demands of your sport — and your goals. Dr. McNamara combines chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and rehab strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and help prevent re-injury.
Sports injury care begins by identifying what’s really causing the pain — not just where it hurts.
Dr. McNamara performs a detailed assessment of joint mobility, muscle balance, movement patterns, and sport-specific mechanics. This evaluation often reveals hidden contributors such as restricted hips, spinal misalignment, poor posture, or compensation patterns that overload tendons and joints.
Your plan of care may include:
Treatment progression follows an evidence-based approach — first reducing pain and inflammation, then restoring movement, then rebuilding performance safely.
McNamara Chiropractic Center integrates modern therapies to accelerate healing and improve outcomes for common athletic injuries.
Depending on the injury, Dr. McNamara may incorporate supportive options such as:
These therapies are often used alongside chiropractic care to help you recover faster and return to sport with confidence.
Your safety is always the priority.
Treatment is progressed based on your comfort level and healing stage. Dr. McNamara uses conservative techniques and modifies care for acute injuries, high sensitivity, or athletes returning from a flare-up.
Clear communication is encouraged during every session, and plans are adjusted quickly based on how you respond to care.
Athletes and active adults experience injuries from sudden trauma, repetitive strain, poor mechanics, and overtraining. Dr. McNamara treats both acute and chronic injuries, including conditions affecting the spine and extremities.
Common sports injuries treated include:
| Injury Type | Common Sports | Treatment Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle Sprains | Basketball, Soccer, Running | Joint mobility, stability, proprioception |
| Rotator Cuff Injuries | Swimming, Baseball, Tennis | Shoulder mechanics, muscle balance |
| Knee Injuries | Running, Football, Skiing | Stability, tracking, strength patterns |
| Back Pain | Golf, Lifting, Cycling | Spinal alignment, core stability |
| Neck Injuries | Wrestling, Football, Gymnastics | Cervical mobility, posture correction |
If your sports injury is related to disc involvement or radiating symptoms, Dr. McNamara may also evaluate for conditions such as disc herniation.
Chiropractic care helps reduce pain naturally by improving joint motion, decreasing nerve irritation, and reducing muscular guarding — without relying on medications.
Athletes recover faster when treatment addresses the root cause — poor mechanics, joint restriction, tissue overload, and compensation patterns — not just the pain location.
Manual therapy and corrective care restore range of motion and tissue flexibility, helping you move better and reduce injury risk.
When movement is cleaner and more efficient, performance improves. Many athletes notice better mobility, strength output, and reduced stiffness once mechanics are restored.
Dr. McNamara provides practical strategies for warm-ups, strengthening, technique adjustments, and training modifications to reduce re-injury risk.
Dr. Carol McNamara treats athletes, active adults, and families who want faster recovery and long-term results — not short-term fixes.
Your care plan is built around your sport, your schedule, and your goals — whether you need to return quickly, compete safely, or prevent recurring injuries.
Care may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, rehab, and advanced therapies like laser or shockwave when appropriate — all under one roof.
Located at 3320 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064, we serve patients from Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and surrounding South Florida communities.
Your first appointment includes:
Treatment may begin on the first visit if appropriate, with a clear explanation of what’s being done and why.
Each follow-up visit focuses on pain reduction, mobility restoration, and performance rebuild.
You’ll receive home exercises and guidance on training modifications to support healing and help you return to sport safely — not rushed.
Coverage varies by plan. Our team can help verify benefits and explain options prior to beginning care.
We offer transparent recommendations and flexible payment options for patients without coverage or with high deductibles.
What kinds of sports injuries can chiropractic treat?
Many injuries involving joints, muscles, tendons, and movement mechanics respond well — including sprains, strains, shoulder issues, knee problems, back pain, and postural injuries.
Is chiropractic care safe for athletes?
Yes. Care is conservative and technique intensity is matched to the injury stage and patient tolerance.
How fast will I recover?
It depends on the injury type and severity. Many athletes notice improvement quickly, with structured recovery plans often spanning several weeks.
What happens on the first visit?
You’ll receive a full evaluation, movement analysis, and a personalized care plan. Treatment may start right away when appropriate.
Don’t let an injury keep you out of the game — or out of your routine.
Schedule your sports injury evaluation with Dr. Carol McNamara at McNamara Chiropractic Center and start your recovery with a plan built for results.
McNamara Chiropractic Center
3320 N. Federal Highway
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064, USA
