Sports injuries can disrupt training, competition, work, and the activities that make life enjoyable. At Apex Spine & Performance, we provide individualized chiropractic and sports medicine care for active adults and athletes in Bend, Oregon looking for more than temporary symptom relief.
Whether you’re dealing with a new injury, a recurring issue, or pain that continues to limit performance, our goal is to help you better understand what’s driving the problem and create a plan that helps you move forward with confidence.
Built for Bend’s Active Community
Bend’s outdoor culture places unique demands on the body. From trail running and climbing to skiing, mountain biking, lifting, and endurance sports, active lifestyles require movement capacity, resilience, and intelligent recovery strategies.
At Apex, we understand those demands because we live them ourselves.
We commonly work with:
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Runners & endurance athletes
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Climbers & outdoor athletes
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Lifters & strength athletes
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Skiers & mountain bikers
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Active adults
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Recreational and competitive athletes
A Different Approach to Sports Injuries
Many injuries are treated with:
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complete rest
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passive treatment alone
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or generic exercise programs
At Apex, we take a different approach.
Our goal is not simply to reduce pain temporarily, but to help athletes and active adults improve movement quality, build resilience, restore confidence, and continue participating in the activities they love.
We recognize that sports injuries are often influenced by:
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movement mechanics
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training load
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strength capacity
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recovery
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nervous system sensitivity
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mobility and stability balance
What Makes Apex Different?
Movement-Focused Care
Our approach combines movement assessment, exercise programming, sports medicine principles, strength and conditioning concepts, and hands-on treatment when appropriate.
Longer One-on-One Appointments
Initial evaluations are approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes long and include detailed orthopedic, neurological, and movement assessment.
Individualized Treatment Plans
No cookie-cutter protocols. Every plan is built around your goals, sport demands, lifestyle, and movement needs.
HumanTrak 3D Movement Analysis
We utilize HumanTrak 3D movement analysis alongside movement assessment to evaluate mobility, movement mechanics, asymmetries, and movement-related limitations.
Sports Medicine & Performance Background
RJ and Tim both have backgrounds in strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and movement-based care, helping bridge the gap between injury recovery and performance.
Education & Long-Term Resilience
We believe active individuals are adaptable and resilient. Our goal is to help patients better understand their bodies and actively participate in the recovery process.
Sports Injuries We Commonly Help With
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Running-related injuries
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Shoulder pain
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Knee pain
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Low back pain
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Disc-related pain
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Sciatica and nerve-related symptoms
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Climbing injuries
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Lifting-related injuries
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Overuse injuries
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Movement limitations
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Return-to-sport progression
Our Approach May Include
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Orthopedic and neurological assessment
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Movement assessment
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HumanTrak 3D movement analysis
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Exercise programming
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Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) principles
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Strength and conditioning concepts
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Load management strategies
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Mobility and movement progressions
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Neurodynamic approaches
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Hands-on treatment when appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only perform adjustments?
No. Apex Spine & Performance is heavily movement-focused and combines movement assessment, exercise programming, sports medicine principles, and hands-on care when appropriate.
Do I need to completely stop training while injured?
Not always. In many cases, appropriately modifying activity is more beneficial than complete rest.
Do you work with recreational athletes or only competitive athletes?
Both. We work with everyone from recreationally active adults to competitive athletes throughout Bend and Central Oregon.
What makes Apex different from traditional chiropractic care?
Our approach emphasizes individualized assessment, movement analysis, sports medicine principles, and helping people build long-term resilience rather than relying on passive treatment alone.
Move With Confidence
At Apex Spine & Performance, our mission is to help active adults and athletes better understand their bodies, improve resilience, and continue doing the things they love with confidence through individualized care.
