What Happens During a Chiropractic Adjustment in Oklahoma City?
- drgrant26
- Mar 27
- 4 min read
If you have ever visited a high-volume chiropractic clinic, you might be used to a quick five-minute session where you are adjusted and sent on your way. At Summit Sports Health & Performance, we do things differently. We believe that your body deserves more than a "crack and go" approach, especially if you are an athlete, a golfer, or someone who lives an active lifestyle in Oklahoma City.
When you step into our clinic, you are not just another appointment on a spreadsheet. You receive a full hour of one-on-one time with Dr. Grant Field during every single visit. This dedicated time allows us to move beyond simple symptom relief and focus on the performance-based sports chiropractic care that actually keeps you on the field, the court, or the course.
Redefining the Chiropractic Experience at Summit Sports Health & Performance
The traditional model of chiropractic care often focuses solely on the spine, but your body functions as an integrated system. At Summit Sports Health & Performance, we redefine what it means to get adjusted. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based rehab chiropractic principles, blending traditional adjustments with advanced manual therapy and performance training.
By dedicating sixty minutes to your care, Dr. Field can assess how your joints, muscles, and nervous system are communicating. This energetic and motivating environment is designed to help you reach your peak potential. We are not just fixing "bad backs"; we are optimizing human movement for the long term.
The Comprehensive Initial Evaluation – Uncovering the Root Cause
Your journey begins with a comprehensive 80-minute initial evaluation. We do not guess when it comes to your health. We use the Selective Functional Movement Assessment to look at how you move as a whole. This helps us
identify if your pain is coming from a local injury or a compensation pattern elsewhere in your body.
For the golfers in Oklahoma City, this evaluation is even more specialized. As a TPI Medical Level 3 Certified provider, Dr. Field performs a detailed Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) screening. We analyze your physical limitations and see exactly how they correlate to your swing mechanics. Whether it is a lack of hip internal rotation or thoracic spine mobility, we find the root cause of your "power leaks" or persistent golfer's elbow.
Beyond the 'Crack' – Advanced Manual Therapies for Athletes
While a joint manipulation is a powerful tool, it is often just one piece of the puzzle. To get you back to 100%, we utilize a variety of advanced manual therapies that address the soft tissue surrounding your joints. This multi-faceted approach ensures that we are treating the muscles and fascia that often pull joints out of alignment in the first place.
At Summit Sports Health & Performance, we specialize in:
Soft Tissue Mobilization: A gold-standard treatment that identifies and breaks up scar tissue and adhesions in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Dry Needling: A technique used to release deep muscular trigger points, reducing pain and improving muscle recruitment.
Cupping and IASTM: Tools that promote blood flow and fascial gliding to speed up recovery from overuse injuries or intense training sessions.
Myofascial Release: Targeted pressure applied to release tension in the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles.
These therapies work in tandem with your adjustment to create lasting changes in how your body feels and functions.
Why Personalized Adjustments Matter for Athletes and Golfers
The adjustments you receive here are highly specific. Instead of a general manipulation, Dr. Field applies targeted joint mobilization and manipulation based on the findings of your movement screen. This precision is vital for athletes who require high levels of power, flexibility, and coordination.
For a golfer, a specific adjustment to the mid-back or ankles can be the difference between a fluid follow-through and a restricted, painful swing. By restoring proper joint play, we allow your nervous system to communicate more efficiently with your muscles. This leads to better balance, more explosive strength, and a significant reduction in the risk of injury during your next round at the club.
Integrated Strength and Performance Training – Building Lasting Resilience
Once we have restored mobility through adjustments and manual therapy, the next step is "locking it in." We believe that treatment extends beyond the table. This is where our focus on strength and conditioning and neuromuscular re-education comes into play.
We provide you with a custom roadmap of corrective exercises, mobility drills, and strength progressions. These are not generic stretches; they are tailored to your specific sport and daily demands. By strengthening the muscles that support your newly mobile joints, we build a resilient body that can handle the stresses of marathon training, heavy lifting, or chasing your kids.
Our goal is to empower you with the tools you need to maintain your own health long after you leave the clinic. Whether you need prehab before the season starts or return-to-sport testing after an injury, we create a personalized plan that supports your performance goals.
Experience the Summit Difference in Oklahoma City – Your Path to Peak Performance
You do not have to settle for "good enough" when it comes to your recovery and performance. At Summit Sports Health & Performance, we combine elite-level experience with a personalized, one-on-one approach that you simply will not find at a traditional clinic. Dr. Grant Field has spent years treating athletes at the highest levels of the PGA, MLB, and NFL, and he brings that same level of expertise to every patient in Oklahoma City.
Whether you are sidelined by low back pain, struggling with a stubborn runner's knee, or looking to add twenty yards to your drive, we are here to help you reach the summit of your performance. Our comprehensive approach addresses conditions ranging from shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tears to plantar fasciitis and ACL injuries.
Are you ready to stop managing symptoms and start moving better than ever?
Contact Summit Sports Health & Performance today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation or book a free 20-30 minute Discovery Call to see if our performance-based approach is the right fit for you.
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