Care Built by Athletes, for Athletes
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids
The Chiropractic Doctors provides sports medicine chiropractic care at our clinic on 28th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Matthew Phinney, a former Canadian National Rugby team player, brings firsthand athletic experience to every case. Our team treats sports injuries using chiropractic adjustments paired with Class IV laser therapy to accelerate tissue recovery. We serve athletes from Cascade, Forest Hills, Kentwood, Ada, and East Grand Rapids.
New Patient Special
$47
Complimentary Consultation
Sports Injury Treatment Grand Rapids
Sports injuries range from acute sprains and strains to chronic overuse conditions like tendonitis and stress fractures. At The Chiropractic Doctors, our sports injury treatment program is built around getting Grand Rapids athletes back to full activity as quickly and safely as possible. Dr. Phinney brings firsthand athletic experience as a former Canadian National Rugby team player, so he understands the demands your body faces on the field, court, or track. Our treatment combines chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and targeted rehabilitation exercises. We work with athletes at every level, from Forest Hills high school teams to recreational leagues across Cascade, Kentwood, and Ada. Every treatment plan includes measurable benchmarks so you know exactly where you stand in your recovery.
Class IV Laser Therapy Grand Rapids
Class IV laser therapy is one of the most effective tools for accelerating tissue recovery in sports medicine. The laser delivers concentrated light energy deep into injured muscle, tendon, and ligament tissue to reduce inflammation and stimulate cellular repair. Sessions at our Grand Rapids clinic take 5 to 15 minutes and most athletes report noticeable improvement after just a few treatments. We pair laser therapy with chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation exercises for a complete recovery protocol. Whether you are dealing with a pulled hamstring, shoulder impingement, plantar fasciitis, or post-surgical stiffness, laser therapy helps you heal faster without medication. Athletes throughout the Cascade area and East Grand Rapids choose our office for this advanced recovery technology.
Athletic Credentials That Matter
Your chiropractor has been in your shoes.
Dr. Matthew Phinney competed on the Canadian National Rugby team before graduating at the top of his class from Palmer College of Chiropractic. That combination of elite athletic experience and clinical training shapes every sports injury case at our Grand Rapids practice. He understands the pressure athletes feel to return quickly, and he builds care plans that balance speed with safety. Whether you are a weekend runner in Forest Hills or a competitive athlete in Cascade, you get a doctor who has lived through the injuries he treats.
Common Question
How soon can an athlete return to training after treatment?
Return-to-training timelines depend on the specific injury, but combining chiropractic adjustments with Class IV laser therapy in the first two weeks typically shortens recovery compared to rest alone. Dr. Matthew Phinney evaluates each athlete's sprain, strain, or overuse injury individually before recommending a timeline, since a high school athlete recovering from a mild ankle sprain and a competitive adult managing a chronic overuse injury need different plans. Most Grand Rapids athletes at The Chiropractic Doctors start with a $47 consultation to get an honest assessment before any training decisions are made.
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Get Back in the Game
Your recovery starts at $47.
Do not let a sports injury sideline you longer than it has to. Visit our sports medicine clinic at 5747 28th Street SE in Grand Rapids for a $47 consultation. We will assess your injury, take imaging if needed, and map out a recovery plan built around your return-to-play goals.
New Patient Special
$47
Complimentary Consultation