Chiropractic & Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries in Annapolis and Salisbury, MD

Don't let an injury keep you on the sidelines.

 

Whether you're a competitive athlete, student athlete, weekend warrior, runner, golfer, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys staying active, an injury can quickly interfere with the activities you love.

At Shakley Chiropractic, we provide personalized chiropractic and rehabilitation care for sports injuries and activity-related musculoskeletal problems at our locations in Annapolis, MD and Salisbury, MD.

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Our goal isn't simply to address where something hurts.

We want to understand what happened, how you're moving, what is affecting your activity, and what you want to get back to doing.

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Sports Injuries Can Happen to Anyone

You don't have to be a professional athlete to experience a sports injury.

Injuries can happen during:

• Football

• Soccer

• Lacrosse

• Baseball

• Softball

• Basketball

• Wrestling

• Track & field

• Cross-country

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Pickleball

• Golf

• Running

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Weightlifting

• Gym workouts

• Recreational sports

• Outdoor activities

Some injuries happen during one specific movement.

Others develop gradually from repetitive stress, training demands, changes in activity, or movement limitations.

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Common Sports Injuries & Conditions

Sports and exercise can place significant demands on your muscles, joints, and spine.

At Shakley Chiropractic, we evaluate a variety of musculoskeletal complaints, including:

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Back Pain

Back pain can interfere with lifting, running, throwing, swinging, exercising, and everyday activities.

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Neck Pain

Neck discomfort can develop following contact, repetitive movement, training, or other athletic activities.

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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder problems are common in athletes who repeatedly throw, lift, swim, reach, or use their upper body.

 

Knee Pain

Running, jumping, landing, cutting, squatting, and other athletic movements can place substantial demands on the knee.

 

Hip Pain

Hip discomfort can affect running, walking, lifting, jumping, and athletic performance.

 

Ankle & Foot Pain

Foot and ankle problems can affect balance, stability, running, jumping, and changes of direction.

 

Muscle Strains

Muscles can become overloaded during training, competition, or sudden changes in activity.

 

Joint Pain & Stiffness

Pain or restricted movement can change how you perform an activity and how your body compensates.

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Your Sport Matters

A runner doesn't move like a golfer.

A baseball player doesn't have the same demands as a swimmer.

A weightlifter doesn't move like a soccer player.

And a high-school athlete may have very different goals from a weekend warrior.

That's why our approach starts by understanding you and your activity.

We'll want to know:

• What sport or activity you participate in

• How often you train

• How the injury happened

• When symptoms began

• Which movements bother you

• What activities you've had to stop

• Whether you've experienced similar problems before

• What you want to get back to doing

 

From Student Athletes to Weekend Warriors

Sports injury care isn't only for elite athletes.

At Shakley Chiropractic, we work with active people at different stages of life and activity.

 

Student Athletes

An injury can mean missed practices, missed games, or time away from a sport that's important to you.

Competitive Athletes

Training and competition place repeated demands on the body. Understanding an injury can be an important part of getting back to your sport.

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Recreational Athletes

You don't have to compete to want to move without pain.

 

Active Adults

Running, golf, cycling, strength training, hiking, swimming, and other activities are all part of an active lifestyle.

 

What Causes Sports Injuries?

Sports injuries can happen for many reasons.

Some involve a specific incident:

• A tackle

• A fall

• A collision

• A twist

• An awkward landing

• A sudden change of direction

• Lifting something incorrectly

Others develop gradually.

Repeated movement, training volume, changes in exercise, inadequate recovery, or movement limitations can all play a role in how someone experiences pain or dysfunction.

The cause isn't always obvious.

That's why an individualized evaluation matters.

 

Don't Just Work Around the Injury

It's tempting to:

• Push through the pain

• Skip the exercise that hurts

• Train around the problem

• Favor one side

• Take time off and hope it disappears

• Return to activity too quickly

Sometimes symptoms improve.

Sometimes they return as soon as you resume your normal activity.

If a problem continues to interfere with your sport or exercise, an evaluation may help you better understand what's contributing to it.

 

Our Approach to Sports Injuries

 

Listen

We'll learn about your injury, your activity, your training, and your goals.

 

Evaluate

We'll perform an appropriate musculoskeletal examination based on your individual presentation.

 

Explain

We'll explain our findings and how they may relate to your symptoms and movement.

 

Plan

If chiropractic or rehabilitation care is appropriate, we'll discuss an individualized approach.

 

Your treatment should fit your condition—not the other way around.

 

Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Sports injury care isn't necessarily about one technique.

Depending on your individual condition, care may incorporate:

• Chiropractic adjustments

• Exercise therapy

• Functional movement assessment

• Rehabilitation exercises

• Spinal Decompression Therapy

• Mobility and movement strategies

• Myofascial and trigger-point approaches

• Flexion-distraction techniques

• Other supportive approaches when appropriate

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Not every patient needs every service.

Your care is based on your evaluation, condition, goals, and response to care.

 

The Goal: Get Back to What You Love

Your goal may not simply be:

"I want less pain."

You may want to:

Run again.

Lift again.

Play your next game.

Return to practice.

Finish your next race.

Play golf.

Get back on the water.

Work out without constantly thinking about your injury.

Keep up with your kids.

Your goals matter.

When we discuss your care, we'll consider how the problem is affecting your actual life and activities.

 

Sports Injury Care in Annapolis & Salisbury

Shakley Chiropractic serves active individuals at two Maryland locations.

 

Annapolis, MD

Our Annapolis office serves athletes and active adults throughout Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, including communities such as Arnold, Severna Park, Cape St. Claire, Crofton, Edgewater, Riva, Davidsonville, and surrounding areas.

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Salisbury, MD

Our Salisbury office serves athletes and active individuals throughout Salisbury and the Eastern Shore, including communities such as Fruitland, Delmar, Hebron, Pittsville, Mardela Springs, Princess Anne, and surrounding areas.

Dr. Ryan Shakley's connection to the Eastern Shore makes the Salisbury location particularly meaningful. He grew up in the area, attended Salisbury University, and spent nearly seven years practicing locally before establishing Shakley Chiropractic.

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Why Choose Shakley Chiropractic?

 

Personalized Care

Your sport, injury, training, and goals are different from everyone else's.

 

Chiropractic + Rehabilitation

Our approach can incorporate chiropractic care and rehabilitation-focused services when appropriate.

 

Movement-Focused

We consider how your body moves and how your symptoms affect your activity.

 

Experienced Care

Dr. Ryan Shakley has experience working with athletes, sports-related injuries, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation.

 

 

Two Maryland Locations

Choose the Shakley Chiropractic location that's most convenient for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can a chiropractor help with sports injuries?

Depending on the injury and your individual condition, chiropractic and rehabilitation care may be appropriate. An evaluation can help determine whether our services are appropriate for you.

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Should I stop exercising if I'm injured?

That depends on the injury. Activities that significantly aggravate symptoms may not be appropriate. An individualized evaluation can help you understand your options.

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Can chiropractic care help athletes?

Chiropractic care may be incorporated into a broader approach to musculoskeletal care depending on the individual's needs and condition.

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Do you work with student athletes?

We evaluate musculoskeletal complaints in active individuals, including student athletes, when appropriate.

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Can you help with recurring sports injuries?

Recurring symptoms may warrant an evaluation to better understand factors that may be contributing to the problem.

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How long does a sports injury take to heal?

There is no universal recovery timeline. Recovery depends on the nature of the problem, individual factors, activity demands, and response to care.

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Do I need a referral?

Whether a referral is required depends on your individual circumstances, insurance, and the type of care involved. Contact the appropriate office if you have questions before scheduling.

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Ready to Get Back to Your Sport?

Don't let an injury keep you on the sidelines.

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Whether you're in Annapolis or Salisbury, Shakley Chiropractic is here to help you understand what's happening and determine whether chiropractic or rehabilitation care may be appropriate.

 

Choose Your Location

 

ANNAPOLIS, MD 

185 Harry S Truman Pkwy ste 100

Annapolis, Md 21401

410-263-4171

Annapolis Area Sports Injury Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

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SALISBURY, MD

1304 S Division St. ste 2

Salisbury, Md 21804

410-572-2646

Eastern Shore Sports Injury Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

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Personalized Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Annapolis, MD | Salisbury, MD