As fall sports kick off across Sioux County, student athletes are lacing up for football, volleyball, cross country, and more. But for many, the excitement of the season can be quickly derailed by preventable injuries.
At Sioux Center Chiropractic, we help athletes from Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hull, and throughout Northwest Iowa stay healthy and perform at their best. Our approach focuses on preventing injuries before they happen—so your athlete doesn’t spend the season on the sidelines.
Why Do Young Athletes Get Injured?
Most sports injuries don’t happen from a single traumatic event—they build up over time. Underlying issues like poor mobility, muscle imbalances, or dysfunctional movement patterns go unnoticed until they show up as pain, tightness, or lost performance.
And let’s face it: Most student athletes are growing, training hard, and balancing busy schedules. That’s a perfect storm for stress on the body—especially if no one’s checking how well it’s actually moving.
Common Injuries We See in Student Athletes
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Ankle sprains and instability
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Knee pain and patellar tracking issues
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Low back or hip pain
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Shoulder tightness or impingement
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Shin splints and plantar fasciitis
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Overuse injuries from poor movement mechanics
How We Help Athletes Move Better and Stay in the Game
At Sioux Center Chiropractic, we take a full-body, performance-focused approach to athletic care. Whether your child is recovering from an injury or just wants to stay strong and mobile all season long, here’s how we help:
1. Kinetisense Movement Screens
We use this cutting-edge, 3D motion capture system to analyze posture, balance, and movement in real time. It gives us objective data to:
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Identify imbalances or compensations
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Pinpoint weaknesses or areas of instability
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Create a personalized performance and prevention plan
2. Chiropractic Adjustments for Spinal and Joint Function
We restore motion to the spine, pelvis, hips, and extremities so athletes move more efficiently and reduce unnecessary strain on muscles and joints.
3. Shockwave and Laser Therapy for Pain or Overuse Issues
These non-invasive tools accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and are ideal for:
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Ongoing tendon issues
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Chronic tightness
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Post-game recovery
4. Functional Rehab and Strength Coaching
We don’t just treat pain—we fix the root cause. Our DNS-based rehab and movement training helps athletes:
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Improve core control
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Enhance stability and strength
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Perform better—and safer—on the field or court
When Should a Student Athlete Get Checked?
Even if your athlete isn’t in pain, now is the perfect time for a movement screen and performance check-up, especially if they:
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Just started a new sport or position
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Had a previous injury
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Are training hard or year-round
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Complain of tightness, fatigue, or “something feels off”
Why Parents and Coaches Choose Sioux Center Chiropractic
We’re more than just a chiropractic clinic—we’re part of your athlete’s performance team. With advanced tools, personalized care, and a whole-body approach, we help kids move better, recover faster, and build lifelong habits of strength and resilience.
Schedule a Performance Screen Today
Whether you’re in Sioux Center or anywhere in Sioux County or Northwest Iowa, we’re here to help your student athlete stay injury-free and at the top of their game.
Call us at 712-722-0788 or
Book your athlete’s movement screen online
Let’s keep them off the bench—and on the field, where they belong.
