Chiropractic Care for Athletes
Recover faster, move better, and stay in the game with sports-focused chiropractic and rehab.
- Non-surgical, drug-free root-cause care
- Personalized treatment plan on day one
- Trusted by thousands across central Arkansas
- Same-week appointments available
Whether you're a weekend runner, a high school athlete, or competing at a collegiate level, your body takes a repeated beating. Small restrictions in the spine, hips, or shoulders quietly change how you move — and that altered movement is often what turns into a strain, a stress injury, or nagging pain that never quite goes away.
At Faulkenberry Chiropractic in Little Rock, we look at the whole kinetic chain instead of only the sore spot. Dr. Melissa Faulkenberry combines precise adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, and progressive rehab so you return to training with better mechanics than you had before the injury.
What We See Most Often
Overuse & repetitive strain
Runner's knee, shin splints, tendonitis, and rotator cuff irritation from repeated loading.
Sprains & soft-tissue injuries
Ankle, hamstring, groin, and shoulder injuries that need structured recovery — not just rest.
Low back & hip restriction
Limited rotation and hip mobility that steals power from your stride, swing, or lift.
Performance plateaus
Asymmetry and poor movement patterns that cap speed, strength, and endurance.
How We Approach Your Care
Movement & posture assessment
We evaluate how your joints load and where compensation is happening before we treat anything.
Targeted adjustments
Gentle, precise chiropractic care — including computer-guided ProAdjuster options — to restore joint motion.
Soft-tissue & recovery therapy
Massage, Class IV laser, and shockwave therapy to calm inflammation and speed tissue repair.
Progressive rehab
Strength and stability work so the injury doesn't come back the next season.
Therapies We Commonly Use
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to stop training?
Rarely. In most cases we modify training rather than shut it down, and adjust the plan as symptoms improve.
How soon can I be seen?
We keep same-week appointments open for acute sports injuries. Call (501) 225-1371 and we'll get you in quickly.
Can chiropractic help performance, not just injuries?
Yes. Better joint motion and symmetry improve force transfer, which is why many athletes come in for maintenance care during their season.
Get Started in Little Rock
Tell us a little about what's going on and we'll reach out to schedule your visit.
Take the first step toward natural, lasting pain relief.
Talk with Dr. Faulkenberry about your symptoms and see if our non-surgical, root-cause approach is right for you.