CHIROPRACTIC FOR
PICKLEBALL
PLAYERS
The fastest-growing sport in America is also very good at producing lower back, shoulder, and knee pain. We see a lot of it.
The Pickleball Protocol
Pickleball looks gentle right up until you're lunging for a dink, twisting for a backhand, and reaching overhead — repeatedly, for two hours, three times a week, often on a body that took a couple of decades off first.
The result is a predictable set of injuries: lower back strain from constant flexion and rotation, shoulder impingement from overhead motion, and hip and knee pain from lateral movement. Dr. Nick treats players across South Fort Myers who want to keep playing — not rest for six weeks and hope it resolves.
DR. NICK: ATHLETE FIRST
HE'S BEEN ON THE OTHER SIDE
Dr. Nick came up as a competitive athlete before he ever put on a white coat. He's lived the overuse, the nagging shoulder that won't quit, the pressure to get back on the field instead of sitting out. That's the lens he brings to your game — treating you like someone who wants to keep playing, not someone who should just rest and hope.
WHAT WE TREAT
LOWER BACK PAIN AND STRAIN
Common injury from repeated flexion and rotational torque during high-intensity rallies.
SHOULDER PAIN AND IMPINGEMENT
Addressing overhead motion issues to prevent long-term rotator cuff layoffs.
PICKLEBALL/TENNIS ELBOW
Managing overuse of forearm muscles.
HIP AND GROIN STRAIN
Relief from explosive lateral moves.
KNEE PAIN FROM LATERAL MOVEMENT
Reducing stress on joints during frequent dinking lunges.
ACHILLES AND CALF TIGHTNESS
Preventing strains from sudden bursts of speed on the court.
WRIST PAIN
Stabilizing joints affected by repetitive paddle impact.
PLAY MORE, HURT LESS
Most pickleball injuries are overuse injuries — which means they're preventable. Beyond treatment, Dr. Nick will show you the mobility work and warm-up that keeps you off the sidelines.
