Enhancing Athletic Performance: The Synergy of Functional Medicine and Sports Chiropractic

At AthleteRX, we know that athletes don’t settle for average—they’re always chasing progress, performance, and recovery that actually lasts. That’s why we take a comprehensive approach that blends functional medicine with sports chiropractic care to support every aspect of your health, performance, and longevity.

So what does that actually mean?

Functional medicine helps us dig deep. It’s not about masking symptoms—it’s about finding and fixing the root cause of what’s holding you back. We use advanced testing, like blood work and nutrient panels, to understand what’s going on under the surface. From there, we design personalized plans that factor in your genetics, nutrition, training, stress levels, and lifestyle.

At the same time, our sports chiropractic care focuses on how your body moves. We look for mechanical restrictions, joint dysfunction, and muscular imbalances—then we use hands-on treatments like adjustments, dry needling, and soft tissue work to get you moving better and with less pain. It’s all about restoring normal function so you can train harder, recover faster, and stay injury-free.

Here’s a real example of how this works:

One of our athletes, came to us with chronic knee pain that flared up every time she ran. She had seen multiple providers before, and while rest and ice gave temporary relief, the pain always returned. We ran a comprehensive movement screen and functional medicine testing—which revealed a combination of poor hip control, an old ankle injury, and some nutrient deficiencies that were impacting her recovery.

Her plan included soft tissue work, DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization), targeted strength work, and some changes to her nutrition based on her blood panel. Within 6 weeks, she was running pain-free. A few months later, she hit a new PR in her half marathon.

That’s the power of combining two disciplines that actually talk to each other.

What makes this approach different?

It’s preventive, not reactive. By identifying imbalances early—whether that’s in your movement patterns or your blood work—we can address problems before they lead to injury or burnout.

It’s also tailored. No cookie-cutter plans. We design strategies that fit your sport, your goals, and your life outside of training.

And most importantly—it works.

Whether you’re training for your next race, trying to stay healthy during your season, or just want to move without pain, our team is here to support the long game.