Sports Chiropractic in Asheville

Get Back in the Game Faster

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, competitive athlete, or someone who simply wants to stay active, sports injuries can be devastating. At Doster Chiropractic, Dr. Jarod Doster understands that your goal isn’t just to get out of pain—it’s to restore full function so you can perform at your best again.

Why Athletes Choose Chiropractic Care

There’s a reason the U.S. Olympic Team’s medical division has been run by a chiropractor for the past 25 years: because when it comes to performance and injury recovery, chiropractic care delivers results that other approaches can’t match. Unlike traditional medicine that focuses primarily on whether you’re “healthy enough” (meaning not at risk of serious injury), chiropractic focuses on whether you’re functioning optimally.

The Difference Between Pain-Free and Peak Performance

Think about it this way: You can be completely pain-free but still unable to run as fast, lift as heavy, or move as efficiently as you should. That’s because old injuries, even ones that healed years ago, leave restrictions in your body. When you sprain an ankle and it heals, it’s never quite as flexible as it was before. The same thing happens throughout your body—especially in your spine.

These restrictions might not hurt, but they limit your performance. Your muscles stay tighter, your body can’t generate the same power, and you’re more prone to future injuries. Chiropractic care identifies and corrects these hidden limitations, helping athletes reach performance levels they didn’t know were possible.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Dr. Doster successfully treats a wide range of sports-related conditions:

• Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder pain
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Wrist and hand injuries
• Hip pain and hip flexor strains
• Knee injuries and instability
• Ankle sprains (new and chronic)
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis
• Back pain affecting performance
• Neck stiffness limiting range of motion

Customized Treatment for Your Sport

Every athlete is different, and every injury presents differently. Dr. Doster doesn’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, he customizes treatment based on your specific injury, your sport’s demands, and your performance goals. While all chiropractic techniques work well, certain approaches work better for specific conditions and athletes.

Treatment may include precise chiropractic adjustments to restore proper joint movement, dry needling to address soft tissue injuries and scar tissue, rehabilitation exercises to strengthen and stabilize, and education about preventing future injuries.

Getting You Back Faster

Most athletes see significant improvement within just a few weeks. You’ll typically know within 4 treatments whether the approach is working for your specific injury. Dr. Doster won’t string you along with endless appointments—if treatment isn’t producing results quickly, he’ll be honest and help you explore other options.

The goal isn’t just getting you back to playing—it’s getting you back better than before, with improved function and reduced risk of re-injury.

Don’t let an injury keep you sidelined. Schedule your free consultation today.