Sports & Performance Chiropractic in Holmen, WI
At Leading Edge Chiropractic, sports aren’t just something we treat. They’re something we live. Dr. Chad Updike serves as the Team Chiropractor for Holmen High School football and brings advanced concussion management training to every athlete he works with. Dr. Katie is the President of the Board for Blue Angels Gymnastics Club and a volunteer coach who has worked with gymnasts of all ages and levels. When your athlete walks through our door, they’re being seen by two doctors who understand sport-specific demands because they’re on the sidelines, in the gym, and in the bleachers right alongside you.
Athlete-Focused Evaluation
Sports chiropractic starts with understanding the athlete, not just the injury. We look at how your body moves under the demands of your specific sport. A gymnast’s spine takes very different stress than a linebacker’s, and our Gonstead analysis is built around that kind of specificity. We evaluate posture, joint motion, weight-bearing patterns, and how compensation from one area may be creating problems somewhere else entirely.
We see this constantly with young athletes. A sprained ankle that wasn’t fully rehabilitated changes how a kid plants their foot. That changes how their knee tracks. That changes how their hip loads. By the time they show up with low back pain, the ankle is an afterthought. Our job is to find that chain and correct it before it turns into something that costs them a season.
- Full spine evaluation for athletes
- Motion palpation for joint function
- Sports focused injury prevention
- Guidance on activity-related injuries
- Concussion evaluation available
Common Sports Injuries We See
Athletes put their bodies through a lot, and the injuries that show up in our office reflect that. Through Gonstead chiropractic, we address the structural side of these injuries precisely. We’re not guessing at what to adjust. We’re analyzing exactly where the dysfunction is and correcting it specifically.
Some of the most common issues we work with:
- Ankle sprains and incomplete recovery from them
- Low back pain from contact sports, weightlifting, and gymnastics
- Neck pain and stiffness from collision sports and overhead activity
- Shoulder pain affecting throwing athletes and gymnasts
- Concussion and post-concussion recovery
Concussion Care
Our chiropractors have advanced training in concussion management and work with athletes on structured return-to-play protocols. Concussions don’t just affect the brain. They almost always involve the upper cervical spine, and that component is frequently missed when athletes are only evaluated through a standard medical lens.
At Leading Edge, we pair precise upper cervical Gonstead care with laser therapy using the Aspen Laser to support tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and help the nervous system recover. This combination gives athletes a more complete path through recovery instead of just being told to rest and wait. We work alongside medical providers, not in place of them, to make sure every athlete is cleared safely and completely before returning to play.
Sprains, Strains, and Laser Therapy
Sprains and strains are among the most undertreated injuries in youth sports. Athletes tape it up, push through it, and end up dealing with the fallout months later. We take a different approach.
Gonstead chiropractic adjustments restore proper joint mechanics so the injured area heals in the right position. The Aspen Laser goes to work on the tissue itself, penetrating deep to accelerate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and decrease pain without medication. Together, they address both the structural and soft tissue sides of the injury. Athletes typically recover faster, return to play stronger, and are far less likely to re-injure the same area when both pieces are addressed.
Sports Injuries We See
Your Sports Care Experience
Every athlete visit starts with a conversation about your sport, your goals, and what’s been getting in the way. From there we move into a thorough Gonstead analysis that looks at the whole picture, not just where it hurts. Adjustments are precise and specific to what the analysis shows. We don’t adjust everything on every visit. We adjust what needs it based on what we find that day.
From there we’ll talk through next steps, whether that’s laser therapy, a recovery plan, or ongoing maintenance to keep you performing at your best. The goal is always to get athletes back to full function as efficiently as possible and keep them there.
- Sport and goal-specific intake
- Thorough athletic evaluation
- Precise adjustments based on analysis findings
- Laser therapy when indicated for soft tissue injury
- Return-to-play and performance maintenance planning
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Frequently asked questions
1. Do you treat athletes?
2. What types of sports injuries do you address?
We work with a range of common sports-related complaints and musculoskeletal concerns. Dr. Chad will evaluate your specific situation during your visit and recommend the most appropriate care approach to support your recovery and return.
3. Can chiropractic care support athletic performance?
4. Do I need to be injured to benefit from sports care?
5. How soon can I return to sport after care?
Return-to-activity timelines vary based on the nature and severity of each individual situation. Our team will discuss realistic expectations with you and work to support a safe, effective return to your sport as efficiently as possible.
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