Sports Chiropractic in Oakland
From diehard CrossFitters, to everyday athletes, people push their bodies to reach peak performance. But even the most dedicated competitors can develop imbalances that limit mobility and slow recovery. For those dealing with hip, knee, shoulder, or low back pain, sports chiropractic can help you perform with greater freedom and control. Dr. Peter Rehl focuses on performance and recovery for both competitors and weekend warriors.
Chiropractic care at Structural Chiropractic is safe, gentle, and effective, where it is designed to improve coordination, strength, and mobility so you can perform with greater ease and confidence. It’s a natural way to support the body’s ability to heal, enhance proprioception and balance, and restore smooth, powerful movement.
How We Help You Perform Better
As a structural chiropractor, Dr. Rehl begins with a detailed exam and muscle testing, then tailors care to your sport. Instrument-assisted adjusting uses a handheld tool to deliver precise, low-force corrections (adjustments) that open restricted joints without twisting. Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM) helps free adhesions so muscles and fascia glide easily.
Applied Kinesiology identifies “apparently weak muscles” and applies specific corrections to restore function. Vibration therapy, reaching up to 10,000 vibrations per minute, may be added to loosen tight tissues, while cold LASER therapy helps ease discomfort, reduce inflammation, and support natural healing.
What We Help and Improve
Athletes of all ages, including dancers, visit us for pain relief and performance improvements such as:
- Hip, knee, or ankle pain and instability
- Shoulder pain and limited rotation
- Grip strain and tennis elbow and other overuse injuries
- Low back pain and disc issues
- Neck pain or stiffness
- Gait, stride mechanics, and push-off power
- Rotational stress in golfers, baseball or tennis players
We refine throwing and pitching mechanics by addressing restrictions in the shoulders and legs, helping restore fluid, symmetrical motion that holds up under load.
Your Plan With Dr. Rehl
Having grown up playing soccer and baseball, Dr. Rehl understands how sport-specific demands create unique stress patterns. Each care plan he creates blends full-body adjustments with the right soft-tissue therapies and includes re-evaluations to confirm measurable progress. When lower-extremity mechanics are involved, Sole Supports custom orthotics may be recommended for arch support after mobility improves for a precise fit and lasting support. Having proper arch support is critical for proprioception, foot and stride push off, muscle strength and coordination, and to reduce the chance of arthritis in knees and hip joints. Having your lower extremities in alignment and in proper working order is key in having a stable base in your pelvis, on which your spine rests. If the base is off, your spine is off. It’s that simple.
Be at Your Athletic Best
If you’re ready to up your game, book a sports performance evaluation with Structural Chiropractic today. Free consultations, and first-Saturday visits make it easy to get started and feel your best naturally! Call to see if a same-day appointment is available, Step in the right direction and book now!
