Sports injuries are strains, disc injuries and joint pain from sports and training. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats athletes at every level. Dr. Getzik is team chiropractor for the Wheeling Miners and the Pittsburgh Outlaws. The new patient special is $49. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
A sports injury is damage to a muscle, ligament, joint, disc or nerve that happens during sport or training. It can be a sudden injury like a strain or a tear, or a problem that builds from repetition.
Common sports injuries we see include low back strain, disc injury, sciatica, neck injury, shoulder and rotator cuff pain, hip and hamstring problems, knee pain, and tennis and golfer's elbow.
A sports injury is often confused with ordinary back or joint pain. The difference is the mechanism and the demand. Athletes need to get back to a higher level of load, which shapes the care.
The pattern is pain or limited movement that started during sport or training, or pain that builds with repetition. It may be a sharp sudden injury or a gradual ache that worsens with activity.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We treat sports injuries by restoring movement, easing inflammation and building back to play. We address concussion-related neck pain, while concussion itself is managed by the appropriate medical provider. The services below are the ones we use.
How long it takes depends on the injury and the sport. Some injuries settle in weeks and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and sequence the care back to play. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Sports injuries often start with the chiropractic new patient special. The $49 new patient special (chiropractic) includes a consultation, an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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Yes. We treat high school athletes across Washington and Greene County school districts, as well as college, adult and youth athletes. Coaches and athletic directors are welcome to call us.
We address concussion-related neck pain. Concussion itself is managed by the appropriate medical provider. If you have had a concussion, get cleared by that provider first, and we address the neck.
We sequence the care from easing the injury to restoring movement to building load. We track your response at each visit. We do not promise a timeline, because return to play depends on the injury and the sport.
Yes. We treat runners, lifters, golfers and adult recreational athletes. The care is matched to the demands of your sport and how you train.
If a joint is restricted, an adjustment to restore its movement can help. The plan often adds laser therapy and guided return to load. The examination guides the plan for your sport.
Go to the emergency room for a joint out of place after an impact, severe weakness or numbness, inability to bear weight, a head injury with confusion, or severe swelling. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
