Dr. Dan brings professional-level care to athletes of all types. With extensive experience training alongside the Philadelphia Eagles’ team chiropractor and working with college athletes, he specializes in comprehensive extremity work for ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders, helping everyone from weightlifters optimizing their form to athletes struggling with chronic injuries. His philosophy mirrors that of professional sports teams, which employ chiropractors for injury recovery and performance optimization—understanding that effective chiropractic care plays a crucial role in healing from injuries and preventing future injuries.
Dr. Dan’s Unique Approach to Chiropractic Care for Athletes
- Analyzing the entire body’s kinetic chain and movement patterns
- Specialized extremity work for ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders
- Natural, holistic healing methods that address root causes without relying on medication
- Neuromuscular retraining to optimize brain-body connection
- Custom 90-day programs combining in-office treatment and home exercises
- Both injury recovery and performance enhancement strategies
Athlete Case Study
A nationally ranked jiu-jitsu fighter who had been unable to compete for six months due to a debilitating back injury came to Dr. Dan’s Belmont office. After unsuccessful attempts with pain medication and physical therapy, Dr. Dan employed his specialized approach, using a flexion-distraction table for disc decompression and targeted adjustments to improve neural connection. Within just one week, the athlete could touch his toes, and within two months, he returned to full training intensity.
The Neurological Impact of Sports Injuries & Performance
When someone gets injured (like rolling an ankle), they alter their mechanics and gait by limping, creating compensatory movement patterns that affect the knee and hip. Beyond physical healing, the brain must be “retrained” through neuromuscular reeducation to restore proper movement patterns. This is why professional athletes get adjusted before games – when neurologically you’re better connected, your reaction time improves. As Dr. Dan explains, “While you cut at 20 miles an hour on some turf, you want to make sure all those muscles are getting that firing request as quickly and effectively as possible so that you don’t roll the ankle rather than come see me after the ankle is hurt.” Through targeted chiropractic adjustments and comprehensive treatment, Dr. Dan helps restore and optimize the crucial brain-body connection, allowing athletes to recover from injuries and perform at their highest potential.
Getting Started in Belmont, McAdenville, or Cramerton:
- Schedule your appointment online through our convenient booking system
- Complete paperwork before your visit
- Initial consultation evaluates your injury and athletic goals
- Comprehensive assessment of related movement patterns and previous injuries
- Custom 90-day program development
- Transition to maintenance/optimization phase after program completion
Contact our Belmont office today if you’re dealing with an injury or looking to optimize your athletic performance.