Boulder Sports Clinic Blog

At Boulder Sports Clinic, we’re always looking for ways to provide the most advanced, effective, and patient-centered care. We’re excited to announce that we now offer Soft Tissue Ultrasound as part of our diagnostic and treatment services. This new tool allows us to evaluate injuries in real time and give you faster, more accurate answers about your pain.

Spinal decompression can help relieve pinched nerves in the neck.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the posterior tibial nerve becomes compressed behind the ankle.

Struggling with can’t stand up straight back pain? At Boulder Sports Clinic, we treat lumbar disc injuries with laser therapy, decompression, muscle work, and core strengthening. Get expert disc injury treatment in Boulder today.

The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is a set of movement patterns that can be used to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders.

So why does sciatica often become a revolving door of pain? And more importantly, what can be done to fix it for good?

Spinal Decompression Therapy helps relieve sciatica and nerve pain using gentle pulling from the HillDT decompression table - the most advanced table on the market.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression: Who It’s For & How It Works - Find Relief from Sciatica, Disc Herniation, Disc Degeneration, and Chronic Pain

Sports massage is a great way to keep running, stay healthy, and even improve your performance. Maintenance massages are a great way to identify and treat restricted areas before injuries occur. Post race or hard workout massages can help flush out metabolic waste products and promote oxygen and nutrients to the muscles enhancing the body's natural healing process.

Try these 5 stretches for plantar fasciitis pain relief.

Physical therapy is the best intervention to fix tendinitis or tendinosis. Let's explore the evidence-based benefits of physical therapy for tendon issues.

How shockwave therapy works to alleviate achillies tendonitis, the regenerative effects of shockwave therapy, what to expect during a treatment session, and why scheduling your appointment with Boulder Sports Chiropractic today could be your ticket to a pain-free future.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the different cupping colors, what they mean, and why they’re an important part of your healing process.

Neck pain and headaches often go hand in hand, with tension in the neck muscles contributing to the development of headaches. Deep tissue massage therapy is a specialized technique that targets the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues to release tension, reduce stiffness, and alleviate pain.

Sports massage is a specialized form of massage therapy tailored to the needs of athletes. Unlike traditional massage, which focuses on relaxation and general well-being, sports massage targets specific muscle groups and areas of tension that athletes may experience due to their physical activities.

At over 30 weeks pregnant, I wanted to share some strategies I’ve implemented to work and live as comfortably and pain-free as possible. Preventing pregnancy-related back pain has been a top priority, especially given the physical demands of my job as a chiropractor. Although my physical activity routine hasn’t changed significantly (aside from adjustments made in the first trimester), the techniques I use to prevent back pain are the same ones I recommend to my patients.

Massage therapy can play a crucial role in helping people recover from the effects of PTSD and trauma—whether it's from a car accident or other traumatic experiences. In this blog post, we'll explore how massage therapy helps relieve trauma-related symptoms, restore balance to the body and mind, and why it’s an essential part of your recovery journey.

This blog explores what migraines are, how specific postures and activities might worsen them, and the treatment options available to alleviate pain, including Active Release Techniques, dry needling, cupping, Graston Technique, chiropractic adjustments, and physical therapy.

In this blog we will discuss the differences between a cupping therapy session and a massage therapy session. Each offer unique benefits and can be an important part of your self care and recovery routine.

In this blog, we’ll explore why training the outer, lateral hip and exposing yourself to jumping is essential for injury prevention, and three levels of exercise you can incorporate into your training to address deficits in these areas.

Massage therapy can be an excellent tool to help you fix your posture. Correcting muscle imbalances and releasing the excess tightness is part of the plan at Boulder Sports Clinic.

Studies show that up to 50% of cases where the primary complaint is shoulder pain, have a component related to the cervical spine (neck). Understanding the difference between shoulder pain and cervical spine issues is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment. This article delves into the differences between the two, how to identify what you are experiencing, and how BSC can help.

To truly maximize the benefits of your treatment it's essential to engage in effective post-massage care. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to extend the benefits of your massage therapy session and integrate them into your daily life.

Scar tissue, a natural part of the body’s healing process, can often become a source of pain and discomfort when it forms excessively or improperly within the musculoskeletal system.

This guide will explain how CBD creams work, their benefits for muscle and joint pain, and why we recommend CBD Clinic for those looking to incorporate CBD into their wellness routine.

Whiplash pain relief is possible at Boulder Sports Clinic.

Shockwave therapy is a clinically proven, scientifically backed, way to effectively treat Achilles tendon pain.

Questions answered like: What is cupping? How does it work? What types of injuries respond to cupping?

Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle (the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow) become inflamed due to repetitive stress.

71% of hip pain cases actually originate from the lower back. This means that treating the hip alone may not be enough to relieve your discomfort. We explore what the other causes can be and how we identify the problem.

Unlike migraines or tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches originate from issues in the neck and are often linked to poor posture, neck injuries, or stress on the cervical spine. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers effective, non-invasive solutions for addressing the root causes of cervicogenic headaches and relieving pain

Many patients visit our clinic with a common concern: “Are my hips off?” Often, they describe a feeling of one leg being longer than the other or notice a tilt or imbalance in their pelvis. This sensation is not uncommon and can often be traced back to sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction and muscle imbalances.

Hip pain can be caused by a number of different structures or injuries. This blog helps to understand how we identify, diagnose, and treat hip pain in Boulder, Colorado.

Learn causes and treatment of glute tendinopathy. Pain on the outside of the hip is often mistaken for irritation of the greater trochanteric bursa, but research indicates that gluteal tendinopathy is the more common cause.

Traditional treatments like pain medications, injections, and even surgery can be invasive or come with unwanted side effects. Fortunately, laser therapy offers a non-invasive, drug-free solution for managing knee osteoarthritis pain and promoting healing.

Poor posture can lead to back and neck pain, headaches, and even decreased mobility over time. Fortunately, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physical therapy can help correct postural imbalances and improve your alignment. In this guide, we'll discuss how these therapies work and provide self-tests to help you assess your posture.

Wearing the right shoes can aid injury recovery and prevent future pain. Learn how to choose the best footwear for healthy, pain-free feet at Boulder Sports Chiropractic.

Struggling with neck or back pain? Discover the best over-the-counter supplements and creams for relief—and learn why addressing the root cause with Boulder Sports Chiropractic is key to lasting recovery.