Sports injury care in Santa Monica.
Athletes ask a lot of their bodies — repetitive motion, sudden stops, hard impacts, and heavy loads. Care will not make anyone superhuman, but it can help the body move well and hold up to training.
Treated by someone who played
Having spent 35+ years as a volleyball player and coach, Dr. Magdy Guirguis understands this from both sides.
Better movement, better performance
When joints and the spine are properly aligned, the body moves the way it is designed to. Restricted or misaligned joints force muscles to compensate, which can limit range of motion, reduce power, and create inefficiency. Restoring alignment helps athletes move more freely and get more out of their training.
Faster recovery between sessions
Intense training creates tension, micro-tension, and inflammation. Manual therapy, massage, and adjustments can help ease muscle tightness, support circulation, and calm the nervous system — all of which contribute to feeling recovered and ready for the next session.
Reducing the risk of injury
Many sports injuries build up gradually from imbalances and compensation patterns that go unaddressed. Regular check-ins can catch these issues early — tight hips, a restricted shoulder, an unstable low back — before they turn into something that sidelines you. Think of it as maintenance for the body.
Common athletic issues we help with
- Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
- Back and neck pain from training load
- Limited range of motion and stiffness
- Recovery support after a hard season
A whole-athlete approach
Our care combines chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, manual therapy, and applied kinesiology to look at how the whole body works together — not just the spot that hurts.
We also help with the unglamorous fundamentals: mobility work, rehab exercises, and recovery habits that keep you performing. Whether you are a weekend runner or a competitive athlete, the goal is the same: move well, recover well, and stay in the game.
Proven, hands-on, drug-free
Spinal Correction
Precise adjustment to restore alignment.
Non-Force Manipulation
Gentle techniques for acute cases.
Decompression
Relieving pressure on discs and nerves.
Rehab Exercises
Rebuilding strength and mobility.
Common questions, answered
How does Arbor Vitae Wellness treat sports injuries?
35+ years keeping athletes active and performing. Common signs include sprains, strains, swelling, sharp pain, overuse injuries, stiffness, limited range of motion, back or neck pain from training, tight hips, and restricted shoulders.
Laser, e-stim, mobilization & rehab.
Do I have to be a competitive athlete?
No. Whether you are a weekend runner or a competitive athlete, the goal is the same: move well, recover well, and stay in the game.
Move well, recover well, stay in the game.
Training through something that is not settling?
Same-week appointments are often available. Call, text, or book online — we’ll help you take the first step toward recovery.