Types of InjuriesSports Injuries

Sports Injuries

From weekend warriors to dedicated athletes, sports injuries can sideline the activities you love. We help Acadiana athletes recover fully and get back in the game stronger.

Young athlete playing tennis, representing sports injury recovery with chiropractic care in Lafayette, Louisiana
Treated by our doctors
Two generations of chiropractic care, Dr. Mike & Dr. Matt Cavanaugh

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Trusted since 1974

Two generations of care

01Understanding the injury

Why sports injuries deserve real care.

Whether you’re chasing a personal record, playing in a rec league, or just staying active, sports put real demands on your body. Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries come with the territory, and pushing through them rarely ends well.

Many sports injuries are soft tissue and joint problems: an ankle that rolls, a shoulder that’s overloaded, a tendon that’s been pushed too hard too fast. The tricky part is that the pain often shows up in one place while the real cause, poor mechanics, muscle imbalance, or a joint that isn’t moving right, lives somewhere else.

At Cavanaugh Chiropractic in Lafayette, we look at the whole kinetic chain, not just the sore spot. Our goal isn’t only to get you out of pain, it’s to help you move better and reduce your risk of the next injury.

02Common injuries

Common sports injuries.

These are the sports-related injuries we treat most often, in athletes of every age and level:

Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain
AC Joint Sprain
Rotator Cuff Strain
Biceps Tendinitis
Bursitis
Thoracic Sprain
Sprain of Cervical Spine
Don't play through it
Pushing past a nagging injury is how a short layoff turns into a long one. Let us find what's actually wrong before you get back out there.
03Our treatment approach

What your recovery will actually look like.

Every athlete and injury is different, so your plan is built around your sport, your stage of healing, and your goals. Your care may draw from:
Adjustments & alignment
Restoring proper joint motion and biomechanics so the injured area isn't overloaded.
Soft tissue therapy
Hands-on work that releases tension and supports healing in strained muscles and tendons.
Laser & modalities
Therapies that calm inflammation and speed tissue recovery between sessions.
Therapeutic exercise & rehab
Progressive strengthening to rebuild stability and prepare a safe return to sport.
Prevention & training guidance
Smart adjustments to technique and training that lower your risk of re-injury.
Not sure what's causing your pain?
We'll evaluate the whole picture and build a recovery plan for you.
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How can we help?

Been in an accident? Let's get you checked.

Don't wait for the pain to settle in. Reach out today and we'll evaluate your injuries, document everything, and start your recovery.

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Morning
7:30–12:00
Afternoon
2:00–6:00
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7:30–12:00
Afternoon
2:00–4:00
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7:30–12:00
Afternoon
2:00–6:00
Thu
Morning
7:30–12:00
Afternoon
2:00–4:00
Fri
Morning
7:30–12:00
Afternoon
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