Sports Injury Treatment
in Memphis, TN
A sports injury doesn't just hurt — it takes away the thing you love doing. Dr. Matt Hayden's goal is simple: figure out exactly what's damaged, fix the structural problem driving it, and get you back to your sport as fast and safely as possible. No guesswork, no "just rest it," no drawn-out timelines when faster recovery is within reach.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
Sprains and strains
ankle, wrist, knee, and shoulder ligament and muscle injuries
Overuse injuries
IT band syndrome, shin splints, stress reactions
Rotator cuff injuries
partial tears, impingement, and chronic inflammation
Tendonitis
patellar tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow
Runner's knee
patellofemoral pain from repetitive impact and muscular imbalance
Muscle pulls and tears
hamstring, quad, groin, and calf strains
Joint dysfunction
SI joint, hip, and spinal misalignment from impact or repetitive motion
What Does It Help With
Sports injury treatment addresses the full injury — not just the pain. That means correcting spinal and joint misalignments that contributed to the injury, regenerating damaged soft tissue at the cellular level, reducing inflammation, and restoring the biomechanical function that prevents reinjury.
Our multi-modal approach handles everything from acute sprains and strains to chronic tendonitis and overuse conditions that haven't responded to standard rehab.
What to Expect
Our Recovery Protocol
Dr. Hayden doesn't treat sports injuries with one tool. He uses a multi-modal approach tailored to your specific injury:
Chiropractic adjustments correct the spinal and joint misalignments that contributed to the injury and are preventing full recovery. Proper alignment restores biomechanics and takes stress off the damaged area.
SoftWave Therapy activates stem cells, reduces inflammation, and accelerates tissue regeneration — healing the damage at the cellular level. It's the same technology used by professional athletes for rapid recovery. For injuries with significant inflammation, nerve irritation, or soft tissue damage, Dr. Hayden may also include laser therapy to reduce swelling, accelerate healing, and support a more complete recovery.
This multi-modal approach is what allows us to get athletes back in the game faster than single-treatment approaches.
Getting Back in the Game
Recovery isn't just about pain relief — it's about restoring full function so the injury doesn't come back. Dr. Hayden builds return-to-play timelines based on your sport, your injury, and your body's response to treatment. He'll also address the biomechanical weaknesses that led to the injury in the first place, so you come back stronger than before.
Who Is This For
Sports injury treatment is for any active person dealing with a musculoskeletal injury — from competitive athletes to weekend warriors to gym-goers.
If you have a sprain, strain, tendonitis, overuse injury, or joint dysfunction that's keeping you from doing what you love, Dr. Hayden's multi-modal approach offers a faster, more complete recovery than rest and pain medication alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I get back to my sport?
It depends on the injury. Many athletes return to activity within weeks. Dr. Hayden will give you a realistic, honest timeline based on your diagnosis and healing response.
Do you treat all types of sports injuries?
We treat musculoskeletal and soft tissue sports injuries across all disciplines — from sprains and strains to chronic overuse conditions and joint dysfunction.
Is SoftWave good for sports injuries?
Excellent. SoftWave accelerates tissue repair at the cellular level — reducing recovery time for tendon injuries, muscle damage, and chronic inflammation that traditional rehab struggles with.
Should I see a chiropractor or orthopedic for a sports injury?
For musculoskeletal injuries — sprains, strains, tendonitis, joint dysfunction, and overuse conditions — chiropractic offers effective, non-invasive treatment. If imaging reveals a complete tear or fracture requiring surgical repair, we'll refer you appropriately and support your recovery afterward.