Youth Football Season: What Should Loveland Parents Watch For?
A Loveland chiropractor on youth football and wrestling: which neck and back complaints are normal, which need a doctor today, and when a check helps.
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From high school athletes to weekend warriors, we help Loveland athletes recover from injuries and keep their bodies moving the way they're supposed to.
Reviewed by Dr. Brian Flemming, DC · Last reviewed September 2026
Quick answer
Should athletes see a chiropractor?
Many do; all 32 NFL teams offer chiropractic care to their players. When the spine moves freely, the muscles around it don't have to guard, and your body can move and recover the way it's built to. We work with Loveland athletes from high school to weekend warriors, combining adjustments, corrective exercise and in-house massage.
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About This Service
You Don't Have to Be Hurt to Get Checked
All 32 NFL teams offer chiropractic care to their players. Not because every player is injured, but because a body that moves well tends to perform well and hold up better over a long season. The same idea works for a Loveland High soccer player, a trail runner at Devil's Backbone or a pickleball regular.
When something does get hurt, we look at the injury and at the mechanics around it, because a sprain that heals while the hips and spine stay out of balance tends to come right back.
- Exams that look at the injury and the movement around it
- Care for athletes of every age, from kids to masters
- Adjustments to restore motion in the spine, hips and joints
- Sport-specific corrective exercises to take home
- Massage therapy in house for tight, overworked muscles
What We See Most
Sports Problems We Help With
Back and Neck Strain
From tackles, falls, awkward landings or heavy lifting.
Hip and Pelvis Imbalance
Common in runners, soccer players and cyclists.
Shoulder Problems
Throwing, swimming, golf, tennis and pickleball shoulders.
Recurring Tightness
The same hamstring or low back that tightens up every season.
Posture and Performance
Checkups for athletes who want to move and perform their best.
Weekend Warrior Aches
Stiffness after the Saturday game or a long ride.
Our Approach
Getting Back in the Game, and Staying There
Care usually combines adjustments, soft-tissue work from our massage therapists and exercises that build the stability your sport asks for. We keep the plan practical and tied to your season, so you know what to expect and when.
A hit to the head, loss of consciousness or confusion after contact is a medical evaluation the same day, not a chiropractic visit. We will always point you to the right care first.
We are on North Garfield Avenue in Loveland, about 15 minutes from Fort Collins and 10 from Berthoud. New here? See what to expect on your first visit and fill out your new patient forms online before you come in. Every care plan follows the same three phases of care. Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare; see insurance and payment, or browse every condition we care for.
Related Conditions We Care For
Research
What the Research Says
A few of the published studies behind how we approach this. Research describes groups of people, not a promise for any one person. Your exam tells us what applies to you.
This overview of 46 reviews found moderate evidence that exercise and manual therapy techniques help pain, swelling and function after an acute ankle sprain.
Doherty C, Bleakley C, Delahunt E, et al. Treatment and prevention of acute and recurrent ankle sprain: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med, 2017 · systematic review.
In 198 adults with tennis elbow, elbow manipulation plus exercise outperformed wait-and-see at six weeks and steroid injections after six weeks; at one year, results matched wait-and-see.
Bisset L, Beller E, Jull G, et al. Mobilisation with movement and exercise, corticosteroid injection, or wait and see for tennis elbow: randomised trial. BMJ, 2006 · RCT.
Pooling ankle sprain trials, joint mobilization improved dynamic balance immediately and ankle flexibility in the short term, but long-term benefits have not been adequately studied.
Weerasekara I, Osmotherly P, Snodgrass S, et al. Clinical Benefits of Joint Mobilization on Ankle Sprains: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2018 · systematic review.
From the Blog
Related Reading on Sports Injuries
Common Questions
Questions Patients Ask Us
Do professional athletes see chiropractors?
Yes. All 32 NFL teams offer chiropractic care to their players, and chiropractors work with teams across many sports.
Do I need to be injured to see a sports chiropractor?
No. Many athletes get checked to keep their spine and joints moving well and to perform at their best, not only after an injury.
Do you see young athletes?
Yes. We care for athletes of every age, and Dr. Flemming is experienced with kids and teens.
What if my child hit their head?
Any head injury with headache, confusion or not acting right needs a medical evaluation the same day before anything else.
Have a different question? Read the full list of patient questions or call us at (970) 800-3486.
New Patients
Book Your Sports Injuries Evaluation
Tell us how to reach you and we’ll call to get you scheduled. Prefer to talk now? Call us at (970) 800-3486.
New Patient Special — $59
$315 value
- Consultation with the Doctor
- Orthopedic and Neurological Exam
- Specialized Report of Findings
Terms of This Offer
This discounted service cannot be submitted for third-party reimbursement and is not reimbursable for cash. Not valid with Medicare, workers’ compensation, or personal injury / auto accident claims. Must mention this special when contacting us to receive the rate.
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Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
You have put this off long enough. One thorough exam tells you what is actually going on and what it will take to fix it. Call us or send a request — we will get you in.