Sports Chiropractic in Denver
If you’re active but battling nagging pain, tightness, or slow recovery, sports-focused chiropractic care can make a real difference. Whether you’re a golfer with a sore elbow, a cyclist with low back or neck pain, a fitness enthusiast or active adult who always feels tight, or a teen playing school sports, you don’t have to just “live with it.” Dr. John Steffens has firsthand experience in athletics, having played college soccer and later served as the team chiropractor for the Colorado Rapids during their 2010 championship season. He has also worked with athletes at regional CrossFit events and the CrossFit Games and volunteered as an on-site chiropractor at youth wrestling and judo tournaments.
Helping Your Body Perform Better
Sports chiropractic care is about more than cracking joints; it’s about tuning your nervous system so your body works efficiently. When your spine and joints are aligned, your brain can send clearer signals to your muscles, which can mean better strength, speed, balance, and control. Dr. Steffens uses applied kinesiology muscle testing on every visit to gently check how specific muscles fire, pinpoint weak spots, and trace them back to the spine. He also uses CLA Insight scans, a noninvasive technology that helps measure nervous system function, guide care, and track progress over time. Many patients feel their muscles working better right away after an adjustment.
Conditions and Performance Issues We Often See
Sports chiropractic can help with both pain relief and performance. Common issues and goals we address include shoulder and elbow problems from golf, tennis, and overhead sports; low back and neck pain in cyclists and desk-bound athletes; general tightness and overuse from CrossFit and high-intensity training; faster recovery after hard workouts or minor injuries; and improved coordination and resistance to serious injury.
Schedule Your Appointment
Your first visit includes a detailed conversation about your sport, testing of key muscles, posture and spinal checks, and gentle, targeted adjustments tailored to your body. Schedule your $59 new patient visit online, or book a free 10‑minute phone consultation if you’d like to talk through your situation first.
