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Chiropractic

Sports chiropractic — for anyone who wants to move better

Sports chiropractic focuses on more than just relieving symptoms. We look at the way your body moves as a whole — joints, muscles, and the nervous system — so we can find and treat the root cause of discomfort. Whether you're a competitive athlete, someone who enjoys staying active at the gym, or simply managing the physical demands of work, parenting, or daily life, our approach can help.

Treatment may include manual therapy, corrective exercise, mobility drills, and movement education. Together, these strategies not only help with injuries but also improve posture, flexibility, and overall function.

Spinal adjustments and alignment

Joint-specific manipulation to restore range of motion and ease mechanical pain.

Joint mobilization + soft tissue

Manual techniques for shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles — not just the spine.

Corrective exercise

Targeted mobility, activation, and strength work between visits to make the adjustment stick.

Meet Our Chiropractors

Three sports-specialist chiropractors on staff

Dr. Evan Eindhoven, Chiropractor

Dr. Evan Eindhoven

Chiropractor, RCCSS(c)

CMCC graduate and Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences fellow. Kinesiology degree from Waterloo, plus acupuncture certification. Works with amateur through Olympic athletes.

Dr. Orion Katayama, Chiropractor

Dr. Orion Katayama

Chiropractor, CSCS

CMCC magna cum laude graduate with sports sciences residency and RCCSS fellowship. Certified strength and conditioning specialist — expertise in rotational sports and shoulder injuries.

Dr. Sayyid Hassan, Chiropractor

Dr. Sayyid Hassan

Chiropractor

Over 8 years in private practice with a Chiropractic Sport Sciences Residency and Neurofunctional Acupuncture certification. Evidence-based, individualized care.

What we address

What chiropractic really addresses

Sports-focused chiropractic care isn't just about cracking backs — it's about identifying and correcting the mechanical faults causing your pain, so it actually stays fixed.

Acute

Acute low back pain

Disc irritation, muscle strain, sciatica — hands-on relief plus a plan to prevent recurrence.

1 in 4 adults every year

Why it matters

Back pain that's 'fixed' with a few painkillers and rest comes back — 60% of the time within a year. Correcting the joint mechanics and movement pattern is what actually keeps it away.

Chronic

Neck pain + headaches

Tension-type and cervicogenic headaches, whiplash recovery, and desk-posture issues.

47% of adults get recurring headaches

Why it matters

Most "tension" headaches are actually cervicogenic — driven by upper-neck joint restriction. Treat the neck and the headache stops, often in days. Paracetamol just mutes the signal.

Overuse

Shoulder + rotator cuff

Impingement, tendinopathy, and post-injury rehab for throwers, swimmers, and lifters.

Shoulder is the most dislocated joint

Why it matters

The shoulder trades stability for mobility — which means small mechanical faults snowball fast. Untreated impingement leads to rotator cuff tears, and those rarely heal without surgery.

Mechanical

Knee + hip pain

Runner's knee, patellofemoral pain, hip impingement, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Untreated hip issues → early arthritis

Why it matters

Knees rarely fail in isolation — the hip or ankle above/below is usually the real culprit. Fixing the source (not just the painful joint) is the difference between months of relief and years.

Recurrent

Ankle + foot

Sprains, plantar fasciitis, and balance work for return to sport or recreation.

70% of ankle sprains recur

Why it matters

After a sprain, the ankle's proprioceptors — its sense of position — get blunted. Without retraining balance and control, you stay one misstep away from the next one. Every single time.

Prevention

Athletic performance

Injury prevention screening, mobility programs, and sport-specific corrective exercise.

~40% fewer injuries with screening

Why it matters

The best time to see a sports chiro isn't after you're hurt — it's before. Asymmetries and mobility deficits are invisible until they fail under load. A 45-minute screen can prevent a 12-week layoff.

Every initial visit is up to 75 minutes so we can map the full picture — history, movement screen, and a plan. Call us if you're unsure whether chiropractic is the right starting point.

The next step

Ready to move better ?

Your initial assessment runs up to 75 minutes — enough time to fully understand your history, your goals, and design a plan that actually sticks. Direct billing available.

No referral needed
Direct billing available
75-min initial assessment
RCCSS(C) sports fellows

Apex Performance & Health

Request an Appointment

We respond within one business hour during clinic hours. Or call (905) 481-4972.