Injuries are frustrating. They interrupt your momentum, derail your goals, and make it hard to know what to do next. One day you’re training hard or feeling great, and the next you’re sidelined, unsure how to recover without losing progress.
At Cleveland Performance Chiropractic, we don’t just help you get out of pain. We guide you from acute injury all the way to peak performance—safely, efficiently, and with a plan tailored to your body, your sport, and your goals.
Phase 1: Acute Pain & Protection
Right after an injury—whether it’s runner’s knee, Achilles pain, or a lower back strain—the priority is to reduce pain and unload the area.
Our approach involves modifying—not avoiding—movement during recovery.
What we focus on:
- Manual therapy and dry needling (when appropriate)
- Identifying painful vs. safe movement patterns
- Early mobility working to improve the painful movement and tissue unloading
- Clear guidance on what to stop, modify, or continue doing
In the early stages of rehab, our clinicians prioritize hands-on manual therapy to quickly reduce pain and improve mobility. We often pair this with at-home self-myofascial release techniques to reinforce progress between visits. As symptoms improve, we shift the focus toward improving painful movements patterns and strategic tissue loading through individualized exercise progressions.
For active individuals, this usually means adjusting training volume, exercise selection, or intensity—not stopping completely. You’ll leave your first session with a clear, personalized plan that keeps you moving safely, not a vague “just rest” recommendation.
Phase 2: Rebuilding Capacity
This is where the real work happens. Whether you’re recovering from low back pain, rotator cuff strain, patellar tendinopathy, an ankle sprain, or a hamstring pull, our goal is to rebuild strength, restore movement, and address the root cause—so you don’t fall into the cycle of recurring injury.
At Cleveland Performance Chiropractic, we don’t chase pain relief—we focus on correcting the cause behind your injury, loading the injured tissues and supporting the movement patterns related to your injury. Once pain is under control, this is where real progress begins.
We combine:
- Mobility and controlled articular rotation (CARs) to restore joint function and enhance movement quality
- Progressive loading strategies to build durability and resilience in the tissues involved
- Strength training targeted to the hips, core, shoulders, and lower legs based on your injury and activity demands
Whether you’re training for an event, returning to your regular gym routine, or playing with your kids, your rehab is designed to support your sport, training style, and personal goals—not just follow a generic protocol.
Phase 3: Performance Integration
This is where rehab becomes training. Too many people stop when the pain fades—but that’s often when they’re still vulnerable to re-injury.
In this phase, we shift the focus from recovery to readiness, using:
- Ongoing performance strategy to manage load, volume, and recovery
- Explosive movement training like hops, plyometrics, and loaded carries
- Sport-specific drills for change of direction, single-leg control, or barbell positioning and drills
- Return-to-sport testing based on the demands of your activity—lifting, sprinting, cutting, jumping, etc.
From CrossFit and rec league sports to long-distance running, we help you rebuild confidence in your movement and prepare to perform at a high level—without hesitation.
How CPC Brings It All Together
We combine:
- One-on-one sessions that are specific to you
- Hands-on manual therapy for joint and tissue health
- Individually coached rehab exercises designed and coached by our staff
Knee pain during lifting, ankle instability after a sprain, or recurring shoulder tightness with overhead work—we treat every patient like an athlete, not just a diagnosis
Your care evolves with your performance.
Ready to Come Back Stronger?
If you’re tired of restarting every time pain returns, it’s time for a smarter approach.
Let’s rebuild your strength, restore your confidence, and get you back to training—better than before.