Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine services offered in Brevard, NC

Slow-healing injuries, overtraining, or other common athletic risks can sideline you and derail years of dedicated work and progress. To keep you in competitive shape, Charlie Roach, DAc, LAc, FMP, CSMA, offers comprehensive sports medicine services at Root and Branch Holistic Care in Brevard, North Carolina. Charlie customizes your care to not only treat current issues but also prevent re-injury. Learn more about the available sports medicine care by calling, texting, or emailing Root and Branch Holistic Care today. You can also request an appointment online.

What is sports medicine?

Sports medicine focuses on sports-related injuries and how to accurately diagnose, effectively treat, and better prevent them. Charlie implements personalized strategies to help you optimize your performance, recover faster, and avoid future issues.

With these strategies in place, you can have more confidence in your capabilities and resilience as you pursue your goals in competitive athletics or fitness.

Can I benefit from sports medicine?

Whether you’re a competitor or a weekend warrior, anyone who is active regularly can benefit from sports medicine. This includes:

Serious athletes
Recreational sports enthusiasts
Athletes of all ages, including adolescent and senior athletes
People working to increase their activity or return to exercise
Individuals with joint or muscle pain or chronic conditions

If you are an adult professional athlete and want to take your performance to the next level or protect your future career, rely on Charlie’s expertise.

What issues can sports medicine address?

Sports medicine can improve many conditions, issues, and over 90 common sports injuries, including:

Knee and shoulder injuries
Exercise-induced asthma
Ankle sprains
Lower back pain and sciatica
Recovering from fractures
Cartilage injuries
Concussions or other head injuries
Overuse injuries, such as a stress fracture

As an athlete, you can tell when something is getting in the way of achieving your goals. If you’ve been dealing with pain, aches, or a sense that something is “off,” get in touch with Charlie at Root and Branch Holistic Care.

What does sports medicine involve?

The essential components of sports medicine tackle different areas of your performance, and while some are more urgent than others, all benefit you. They include:

Treating injuries

This is a crucial first step, particularly if you’re in pain or have had to interrupt your training. Charlie excels in Dry Needling, pain management and functional medicine and offers laboratory services if needed.

Rehabilitation

Charlie designs a rehabilitation treatment plan to help you recover faster and more fully, restoring you to optimal function.

Performance optimization

Keeping your goals in mind, Charlie strategizes your strength training, conditioning, and movement patterns to maximize your capabilities without sacrificing safety or longevity.

Preventive care

You’ll receive guidance on training modifications and programs to prevent injuries.

Nutritional guidance

Charlie can recommend functional nutrition and supplement advice for optimal vitality.

Sports medicine keeps you playing better for longer, with more pleasure in your sport of choice. To get started, call Root and Branch Holistic Care or schedule an appointment online today.