Helping young athletes and active adults move, recover, and perform their best — from Anna-Marie Simpson, DC, RN, MS, ICCSP.
Repetitive practices, rapid growth, demanding schedules, and the physical intensity of competition can contribute to pain, restricted movement, and injuries that affect an athlete both on and off the field.
As a chiropractor — and a mom raising young athletes — Dr. Anna understands how important it is to take these concerns seriously. She knows the difference between normal post-practice soreness and the pain that makes a parent wonder whether their child should continue playing.
The goal is to help athletes move more comfortably, recover appropriately, and return to the activities they love with confidence.
Many of Dr. Anna's sports chiropractic patients are preteens and teenagers. Young athletes are not simply smaller adults — their bodies are still growing, and their care should reflect their age, stage of development, activity level, and specific sport.
Sports-related concerns frequently involve more than the spine. Dr. Anna regularly evaluates and treats conditions affecting shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet, as well as the neck and back.
Athletes may seek care for a new injury, persistent soreness, restricted movement, or discomfort that keeps returning during practices and games. When appropriate, further medical evaluation or imaging will be recommended.
Throwing athletes, swimmers, overhead sports, racquet sports, and repetitive upper-body strain.
Running, cutting, jumping, field sports, and growth-related knee pain in developing athletes.
Sprains, repetitive strain, return-to-play support, and mechanics that contribute to recurring ankle problems.
Contact sport injuries, postural strain from training loads, and spine-related performance limitations.
There is no single treatment plan that is right for every athlete. Care is based on symptoms, examination findings, sport, training demands, and recovery goals.
Dr. Anna holds the ICCSP credential through the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS). This additional sports-focused education included training in athletic injuries, extremity assessment and treatment, soft-tissue techniques, taping, emergency procedures, and the unique demands of caring for athletes.
She initially pursued this training to better support postpartum women returning to running and exercise — and that focus expanded as more young athletes, teenagers, and active adults began seeking sports-related care.
Being the parent of an athlete adds another layer of understanding to the care Dr. Anna provides. She knows practices are frequent, tournament weekends are long, and young athletes don't always want to admit when something hurts.
The goal is never simply to get them through the next game. It's to support growing bodies, encourage healthy movement, and help athletes participate in the sports they love as safely and comfortably as possible.
Sports chiropractic is also available for adults participating in recreational or competitive activities — running, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, strength training, and fitness programs. Whether you're returning to exercise after pregnancy, dealing with a recurring injury, or trying to stay active as you get older, care is tailored to your body, activity, and goals.
Schedule a Sports EvaluationDr. Anna sees athletes of all ages — from youth recreational players through competitive teens and adults. Treatment techniques and approaches are always adapted to the patient's age, size, and stage of development.
Yes — this is one of the most common reasons athletes come in. Persistent soreness that doesn't resolve with rest, or pain that keeps returning during activity, often has a mechanical component that responds well to chiropractic evaluation and treatment. We'll assess the whole movement pattern, not just where it hurts.
No. Dr. Anna regularly evaluates and treats shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet — wherever the athlete's concern lies. Sports chiropractic considers how joints, muscles, and movement patterns work together throughout the whole body.
Absolutely. Dr. Anna is happy to communicate with coaches, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers involved in an athlete's care. If imaging or further medical evaluation is needed, she will recommend it directly.
Any relevant imaging (X-rays, MRI reports), a list of the athlete's sports and training schedule, and a description of when symptoms started and what makes them better or worse. New patient paperwork can be completed in advance online through Jane.
Schedule a sports chiropractic evaluation for yourself or your young athlete. Care is individualized — no assembly-line protocols.
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