Sports Injury Treatmentin Foster City, CA
If you’ve just been hurt running, lifting, or playing your sport, Integral Chiropractic can assess the injury, image it on site if needed, and start treatment right away. We’re open seven days a week, so you don’t have to wait until Monday to find out what’s wrong. This page covers fresh and recent injuries; once you’re past the early stage, our [Sports Rehab] program gets you fully back to your sport.
What counts as a sports injury?
A sports injury is any damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints caused by exercise or athletic activity. Some happen suddenly, like a rolled ankle or a pulled hamstring. Others build up from overuse, like shin splints or tennis elbow. Getting the right assessment early helps you avoid making the injury worse and shortens your time away.
What we do:
- Quick, thorough assessment: We find out exactly what’s injured and how badly.
- On-site X-rays if needed: To check for fractures or other damage, the same day.
- Refer out when necessary: If you need an MRI, orthopedic surgeon, or urgent care, we’ll tell you right away.
- Early treatment: Chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and shockwave therapy when appropriate, to reduce pain and support healing.
- Clear guidance: What to do, what to avoid, and when you can start training again.
Injuries we treat:
- Sprained ankles, wrists, and knees
- Pulled hamstrings, quads, calves, and groin muscles
- Shoulder strains and rotator cuff injuries
- Low back strain from lifting or twisting
- Neck strain and whiplash from contact sports
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Runner’s knee, IT band syndrome, and shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain
How we're different:
- Open seven days: Weekend injury? We’re open Saturday and Sunday.
- X-rays in the office: No waiting days for imaging.
- Shockwave on site: For tendon and soft tissue injuries.
- A straight answer: If your injury needs a specialist, we’ll say so.
- One place from injury to recovery: The same team takes you from first assessment through rehab.
Areas we serve:
Integral Chiropractic is located at 951 Edgewater Blvd, Suite B, in Foster City. Athletes and active people come to us for sports injury treatment from across the Peninsula and South Bay, including:
- 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
Should I see a chiropractor or go to urgent care?
Go to urgent care or the ER for suspected broken bones you can’t bear weight on, head injuries, severe swelling, numbness, or deformity. For sprains, strains, and joint or muscle pain, we can assess and treat you.
Should I use ice or heat?
In the first couple of days, gentle movement and ice for comfort are usually best. Heat can help later for stiff, tight muscles. We’ll give you specific advice for your injury.
How soon should I come in?
The sooner the better. Early assessment helps you avoid compensating in ways that slow recovery or cause new injuries.
Can you tell if something is torn?
We can test for signs of significant tears. If an MRI or a specialist referral is needed, we’ll arrange it.
When can I go back to my sport?
It depends on the injury. We give you clear milestones so you return when your body is ready, not before.