Golf-related back discomfort
Pain or stiffness associated with rotation, stance, repeated swings, or walking the course.
Palm Springs · Sports recovery
Sports Recovery in Palm Springs, CA
Move confidently. Recover thoughtfully. Stay active.
Integrated chiropractic, acupuncture, and rehabilitation for golfers, tennis and pickleball players, fitness enthusiasts, and active adults.
Our focus Movement. Recovery. Performance.
Active-Lifestyle CareCorrective ChiropracticAcupuncturePersonalized Rehabilitation
Built for active lives
Recovery is more than waiting for pain to disappear.
Sport and recreation ask the body to rotate, stabilize, accelerate, absorb force, and repeat movements under fatigue. A painful area may be only one part of the larger mechanical and recovery pattern.
The Palm Springs team evaluates structure, movement, activity demands, and whole-body recovery before recommending care.
Explore our CBP® structural approachWhat patients often notice
Common reasons active patients seek care.
An evaluation determines the likely pain generator, relevant mechanical factors, and whether treatment or referral is appropriate.
Tennis and pickleball strain
Recurring neck, back, shoulder, hip, or muscular tension associated with court activity.
Training-related stiffness
Restricted movement or guarding that affects lifting, conditioning, or recovery.
Recurring flare-ups
Symptoms that settle temporarily but return with the same movement or workload.
Reduced mobility
Loss of spinal, hip, or shoulder movement that changes technique or comfort.
Recovery and regulation
Difficulty settling muscular tension, stress response, or fatigue between activities.
Your evaluation
Understand the demand—and the pattern.
The assessment connects symptoms to movement, structure, training load, recovery, and the specific activity the patient wants to continue.
- 01
Clarify the activity
Review sport, training, frequency, technique demands, recent changes, and goals.
- 02
Evaluate the painful area
Use orthopedic, neurologic, and chiropractic examination as appropriate.
- 03
Assess movement and posture
Observe mobility, rotation, balance, control, and symptom-provoking patterns.
- 04
Identify the recovery picture
Discuss workload, sleep, stress, prior injuries, and response between sessions.
- 05
Build a practical plan
Select care that supports recovery while respecting the patient’s activity and timeline.
Personalized care
Complementary tools, one individualized plan.
Care may involve one discipline or a coordinated combination according to the examination.
Corrective chiropractic
Targeted care for spinal mechanics, posture, joint function, and structural patterns.
Acupuncture
Support for pain modulation, muscular balance, circulation, recovery, and regulation.
Corrective rehabilitation
Movement, mobility, stability, and capacity work tied to the patient’s findings.
Spinal decompression
Non-surgical decompression when disc-related findings make it clinically appropriate.
Activity modification
Short-term changes that protect recovery without abandoning the long-term goal.
Progressive return
A gradual increase in activity according to symptoms, control, tolerance, and function.
Integrated sports recovery
Structure and recovery belong in the same conversation.
When appropriate, chiropractic and acupuncture can address complementary parts of the patient’s movement and recovery picture.
Mechanical focus
Chiropractic and rehabilitation address posture, mobility, control, and spinal mechanics.
Recovery focus
Acupuncture may support muscular comfort, pain modulation, circulation, and regulation.
Objective findings
Track what matters to the patient.
Progress is evaluated through pain response, mobility, movement quality, training tolerance, recovery, and the ability to return to meaningful activity.
- Range of motion
- Movement quality
- Activity tolerance
- Recovery between sessions
- Confidence returning to sport
Imaging is used only when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.
Is this the right next step?
Who may be a candidate?
Active adults with a musculoskeletal or recovery pattern that can be safely addressed through conservative care may be candidates.
- Golfers
- Tennis and pickleball players
- Fitness and strength-training enthusiasts
- Runners and walkers
- Active older adults
- Patients returning after a flare-up
Clinical review
Two perspectives for active patients.
Dr. Eric Swartz, DC and Dr. Bill Bastian, DACM, LAc coordinate structural care, movement, pain support, and recovery according to the needs of each patient.
Common questions
What to know before you begin.
Do I have to be a competitive athlete?+
No. This page is for anyone who values staying active, from recreational players and gym members to walkers and active older adults.
Will I have to stop my activity?+
Not always. Recommendations depend on the condition and may involve temporary modification, reduced load, or a gradual return rather than complete rest.
Do I need both chiropractic and acupuncture?+
No. Each discipline is recommended only when it is appropriate. Some patients receive one service and others may benefit from coordinated care.
Can care improve sports performance?+
The clinical goal is to address relevant pain, mobility, mechanical, and recovery limitations. No specific performance outcome can be guaranteed.
What should I bring to the first visit?+
Bring relevant imaging or records and be prepared to discuss the activity, symptom pattern, training changes, and goals. Comfortable clothing is helpful.
Palm Springs · Ready when you are
Start with answers—not assumptions.
Schedule an evaluation to understand your findings, options, and appropriate next steps.