Performance Chiropractic in Foster City, CA
Performance chiropractic is for people who aren’t in pain but want their body moving at its best. At Integral Chiropractic, we use hands-on adjustments, mobility work, and regular movement screens to keep athletes and active people loose, balanced, and ready, so small restrictions get fixed before they turn into injuries. Think of it as a tune-up that keeps you training, competing, and playing without interruption.
Whatis performance chiropractic?
Most people see a chiropractor once something already hurts. Performance chiropractic starts earlier. Hard training, repetitive motion, and long hours sitting between workouts all create small restrictions: a hip that doesn’t fully rotate, a stiff mid-back, an ankle that has lost some range. You might not feel them yet, but they cost you power and efficiency, and they’re often where injuries start.
Performance chiropractic is mainly hands-on, like regular chiropractic care. The difference is the goal. Instead of relieving pain, we’re improving how well you move and keeping you injury-free.
Performance chiropractic vs. regular chiropractic care:
| Chiropractic Care | Performance Chiropractic | |
|---|---|---|
| Why you come in | Something hurts | You feel fine and want to move better |
| Goal | Relieve pain | Improve movement and prevent injury |
| Starting point | Exam focused on the painful area | Full-body movement screen |
| What’s measured | Pain and function | Range of motion, joint movement, and balance between sides |
| Timing | Based on your recovery | Planned around your training, season, and events |
What we do:
- Full-body movement screen: We test mobility, joint function, and left-to-right balance, with extra focus on the movements your sport demands.
- Targeted adjustments: Hands-on care to restore full motion wherever you’re restricted, even if it doesn’t hurt.
- Mobility and soft tissue work: To free up tight areas that limit your range, speed, and power.
- Mobility homework: A short routine to keep the gains between visits.
- A schedule that fits your training: Regular visits timed around heavy training blocks, competition, and recovery weeks.
- Rescreening: We retest regularly so you can see your movement improve.
Who it's for:
- Runners, cyclists, and triathletes logging high mileage
- Golfers, tennis, and pickleball players who want better rotation
- Weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, and gym-goers
- High school, college, and adult league athletes
- Hikers, climbers, and outdoor athletes
- Active adults who want to stay injury-free as they age
- Anyone who is pain-free and wants to keep it that way
Which service is rightfor you?
| If you… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Are in pain and want relief | Chiropractic Care |
| Are recovering from an injury, surgery, or long-term pain and want to get back to normal | Rehab Therapy |
| Feel fine but want to move better and prevent injury | Performance Chiropractic |
| Are already healthy and want to get stronger, faster, and fitter | Performance Training |
Many athletes combine Performance Chiropractic with Performance Training: one keeps the joints moving well; the other builds strength and power on top of that.
How we're different:
- Prevention-first: We look for problems before they become injuries.
- Sport-specific screening: Your screen and plan match how your sport makes you move.
- Timed around your calendar: Visits planned around training blocks and events.
- Everything under one roof: If something does flare up, shockwave therapy, rehab, and X-rays are on site.
- Weekend hours: That fit around training and competition.
Areas we serve:
- San Mateo
- Redwood City (Redwood Shores)
- Belmont
- San Carlos
- Burlingame
- Menlo Park
- East Palo Alto
- Millbrae
- Atherton
- San Bruno
- Palo Alto
- Mountain View
- Daly City
- Los Altos
- Sunnyvale
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in pain to come in?
How is this different from regular chiropractic care?
How often should I come in?
Can you help me prepare for a race or competition?
What's the difference between Performance Chiropractic and Performance Training?
I'm not an athlete. Is this for me?
Yes, if you’re active and pain-free and want to stay that way. You don’t need to compete to benefit.