Sports Medicine in Libertyville
What Kind of Athletes Do We Work with in Sports Medicine?
Any and all. Despite both Dr. Jack & Dr. Peyton’s personal experiences with a plethora of sports – the key to working with all athletes is understanding the fundamental biomechanics required for any movement.
In humans, there are no bad movements when we train for full range, dynamic, controlled, and precise actions. By uncovering many of the common deficits in athletes, their performance is going to improve instantaneously.
There are of course benefits to a specialist coach for teaching proper form in any sport; although, our job, including that of a chiropractor for car accidents, is to make sure you don’t have any limitations in movement and that your tissues possess the capacity for workloads you wish to put on them.
Sport specificity training is best utilized in the context of a mechanically stable structure. That is our goal.
Why Choose Our Sports Medicine Services for Injury?
OUR ATHLETES GET BETTER FASTER
Our integrated approach prepares an athlete as a whole.
Acute or Chronic – we have helped so many athletes with sport injuries to get back to playing and at their highest levels!
Our fast track rehab protocols determine exactly which movements and exercises should be utilized to develop a strong and resilient athlete.
Visit our Muscle Release & Rehab page to learn more about treatment of sports related injuries.
You name it – and if we don’t treat it then we’ll tell you who can.
Meet Our Sports Medicine Physicians in Libertyville
Sports injury chiropractor Dr. Jack P Rieke
Chiropractor, Active Release + Rehab Specialist
Dr. Rieke is always looking to build on the tools and resources he can use to provide the best care for every patient. He was inspired by Chiropractic at a young age when his mother suffered from severe and chronic pain. After seeing about 13 specialists and undergoing countless failed procedures, his mother finally experienced effective and lasting relief by visiting a Chiropractor. After becoming a patient himself, he recognized the immense impact this practice makes on the lives of many and knew right away that he wanted to pursue this career of service to others.
Sports injury chiropractor Dr. Peyton Habenicht
Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, NET, FMT, Webster Certified
At just 14 years old, Dr. Habenicht developed a passion for Chiropractic Medicine and decided this field was her future. As a committed soccer player, Dr. Habenicht was always searching for real health solutions instead of medication for her injuries. In high school, she sought out Chiropractic Care for a severe ankle sprain. As a result she experienced full resolution of ankle pain and weakness, and due to the comprehensive nature of the practice she also had relief of hip pain and a reduction of GERD symptoms and debilitating migraines.
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Our Sports Medicine Techniques for Treating Sports Injuries in Libertyville
We use several techniques at Cross-up Chiro, depending on our patient’s needs. One or more techniques may be used to provide the best results for you.
Active Release TECHNIQUE (ART)
BOdy Tempering
This is the use of a weighted roller on larger muscles – mainly of the lower body. This is excellent for working tension out of the hamstrings, quadriceps, and gluteals, while improving the reliance of those muscles. Temper means to prepare the muscle for heavier loads.
Sports Cupping
These tools are often used in conjunction with movement. The vacuum created in the cup creates suction against the skin to open the underlying tissues and facilitate circulation.
Muscle Gliding
A gua sha tool with a beveled edge is used to glide along the muscles to promote fluid exchange and break up contracted tissues. This is great for accessing deeper tension in areas with more layers of muscle.
Fascial Flossing
This is the use of a thick resistance band around joints and soft tissues of the upper and lower body. The band grabs hold of the skin and underlying connective tissue, and then movement is used to floss and release the muscles, nerves, and vessels below.
Strength & Conditioning
Proprioceptive (Balance & Coordination) Training
Proprioception is a sensory feedback system in the body that is continuously sending signals to the muscles about where they area in space. This type of training is essential in injury prevention because it teaches the muscles to respond to unexpected forces.
Spinal Stability training
In cases where spinal pain in unaffected by soft tissue release, there is a clear case for spinal instability that leads to shearing of the vertebra. This causes reflexive spasms in the surrounding musculature. Stability training off loads stress from the spine onto the girdle of support musculature.
Principles of the following:
Donnie Thompson (World Record Powerlifter), Kelly Starrett (PT, Crossfit Trainer, Mobility Coach), National Academy of Sport Medicine, Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy/Athletic Training Group Founder), Dr. Stuart McGill PhD (Backfit Pro Inc), Mark Bell (Super Training Gym/Powerproject Host), Stan Efferding (Vertical Diet & Training), Thomas Myers (Fascial Trains)
“Our focus is on finding and fixing the underlying problem – not just masking it.”
Sports Medicine in Libertyville – FAQs
What is sports medicine?
Sports medicine is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. It includes a range of treatments to help athletes improve performance, recover from injuries, and prevent future issues.
How much does a Sports Injuries Doctor session cost in Libertyville?
The cost of Sports Injuries Doctor depends on the extent of care and time of services. Most of the services we offer are covered by your insurance. Check with us for details about your plan. Prices for some services are shown in the table below.
| Chiropractic | Price,$ |
|---|---|
| Initial Exam & Treatment | $125-240 |
| Maintenance Adjustment | $45-65 |
| Follow Up Treatment with Adjustment | $75-160 |
What is the best treatment for acute sports injuries?
The first line of treatment recommendations have changed in recent years and it is now recommended to facilitate the inflammatory process rather than stunt it: THEM
- Tape
- Heat
- Exercise (progressive movement accompanied by compression)
- Mobilize
Call our clinic to make an appointment, as seeing a doctor is very important in acute pain. If you have suffered contact trauma, it is especially important to seek emergency medical care.
What sport has the highest injury rate?
According to the latest 2022 sports injury data – a large number of injuries, serious injuries, are caused by Men’s soccer. Statistically, nearly 22 percent of injuries require more than a week of recovery. But if you go to our clinic on time – your injury will recover properly and the chance of re-injury will be reduced.
Why can’t I heal a sports injury on my own?
You can treat minor sports injuries yourself, but self-treatment is not recommended due to the epossibility of missing important details. Because of the high risk of re-injury, and improper treatment, it can happen again and again. To avoid repeated injuries to the same area, it’s better to be treated by our doctors and keep you healthy.
Does insurance cover sports medicine?
Yes – We accept the following PPO Insurance Plans:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- United Health Care
We also accept Medicare.
Cash visits are subject to appropriate time of service discount.
Which joint in the body is most susceptible to sports injuries?
The most commonly injured joint is the knee. The structure of the knee is very complex and often subject to injury in athletes of many sports.
Additional services we offer
It is our goal to provide you with the highest quality of care and a successful experience. Our family taking care of yours!
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicien Technique ulilized for common conditions including anxiety, infertility, pain, abdominal discomfort, and various systemic disorders. Patients leave these sessions feeling relaxed yet revitalized. You’ll be shocked by how good you feel.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic Physicians are specialists in Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal health whose aim is to restore active communication between the brain and mechanical structures of the body. Adjustments are one of the many amazing tools we use to treat the body.
Diet & Nutrition
No fads or “special” pills. Learn how to use food as medicine! Whether you’re struggling with weight loss, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disease, or just feel crummy and don’t know why; we divise a plan to work with and teach you how to thrive in health.
Physical Therapy
Show some love to all those tight muscles and pesky knots. The stresses of the week accumulate in our soft tissue and distribute tension throughout the body. Cross-Up Doctors recognize the important balance between strength and flexibility needed for stable, pain-free movement.
Auto Accidents
Accidents happen, but don’t carry the pain with you for years to come. See a Chiropractor for effective treatment to restore function and alleviate pain. Our hands on approach will allow you to give direct and instant feedback during treatment, so that we can gauge progress and fight the problem at it’s source.
Contact Us
We value trust and honesty at Cross-Up Chiropractic and strive to provide all of our patients with the best health care experience. Please feel free to ask us any questions, so that we may comfort your mind and accommodate your needs.