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- 930 W Parker Rd Suite 505 Plano TX 75075
Sports injury treatment in Plano, TX is available at Dennis Family Wellness Center under the care of Dr. Joe Dennis, DC. Whether you are a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or a parent whose child plays youth sports, injuries happen — and how you treat them determines how fast and how completely you recover. Dr. Dennis uses a combination of chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, and soft tissue techniques to address the root cause of athletic injuries and rebuild a stronger structural foundation.
At Dennis Family Wellness Center we treat the full range of sports injuries including ankle and knee sprains, shoulder strains and rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, IT band syndrome, back pain from athletic activity, and chronic overuse injuries that have not responded to rest alone. If you play a sport and something hurts, we can help identify the cause and build a recovery plan.
Most sports injuries involve more than just the injured tissue. When a joint is sprained or a muscle is strained, the surrounding structures compensate — changing your gait, your posture, and your movement mechanics. Left uncorrected these compensations lead to re-injury and chronic pain. Chiropractic care restores proper joint alignment and nervous system function so your body can heal correctly and perform at its best.
Dr. Dennis also uses shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon and soft tissue injuries. Shockwave delivers focused acoustic energy directly to the injured tissue, breaking down scar tissue, stimulating blood flow, and triggering the body’s own repair process. It is one of the most effective tools available for chronic sports injuries and overuse conditions that have not improved with standard treatment.
Your first visit includes a full orthopedic and chiropractic evaluation to identify the injury, assess contributing biomechanical factors, and determine the most effective treatment approach. Dr. Dennis will give you a clear recovery timeline and a care plan that keeps you as active as safely possible throughout the healing process. The goal is not just to get you out of pain — it is to return you to full performance with a lower risk of re-injury.
We treat a wide range of sports injuries including sprains, strains, tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee pain, back pain from athletic activity, and overuse injuries. Dr. Joe Dennis uses chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, and soft tissue techniques to get athletes back to full performance.
Yes. Chiropractic care is highly effective for sports injuries because it addresses the structural and neurological components of athletic injury — not just the pain. Restoring proper spinal and joint alignment improves biomechanics, reduces re-injury risk, and accelerates recovery.
The sooner the better. Early evaluation and treatment prevents compensatory movement patterns from developing, reduces scar tissue formation, and shortens overall recovery time. If you have been injured during athletic activity, call our office at (972) 801-9992 to schedule an evaluation.
Yes. We treat athletes at every level — from youth sports participants and weekend warriors to competitive and professional athletes. Every care plan is individualized based on the injury, the sport, and the athlete's performance goals.
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic energy pulses to stimulate healing in damaged tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue. It is particularly effective for chronic overuse injuries that have not responded to rest or conventional treatment. Many athletes experience significant improvement within three to five sessions.
Not necessarily. Dr. Dennis evaluates each injury individually and recommends activity modifications rather than complete rest whenever possible. The goal is to keep you active at a safe level while the injury heals and your performance foundation is rebuilt.
Dr. Joe Dennis and the team at Dennis Family Wellness Center are ready to help you recover faster and perform better. Whether you are dealing with a recent injury or a chronic condition that has been limiting your performance, we have the tools and the experience to get you back in the game. Call (972) 801-9992 or request your appointment online today.
Reviewed by Dr. Joe Dennis, DC | Dennis Family Wellness Center, Plano, TX | Last reviewed: June 2026
