Chiropractors, who are widely known as spine, muscle and nervous system experts, are the ones to turn to in helping manage and prevent sports-related injuries. Here in the United States, chiropractic care has a long and vibrant history of treating weekend warriors and professionals alike. They are trained to assess, diagnose and manage sports-related injuries as part of their core competencies. In fact, through a comprehensive physical and history examination, these doctors can determine the cause of the pain and dysfunction and even recommend an appropriate plan of management. Care offered by a chiropractor – depending on the industry and mechanism – may include joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, adjunct modalities, rehabilitation and individualized exercises and lifestyle advice to help restore proper function, therefore enhancing healing of damaged tissue and reduce pain. Chiropractors may also help in determining the best strategy to help get an athlete back on the ice, field, court or in the ring.