Athletic Recovery | Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine

We don't believe in a “one treatment fits everyone” approach.

Your shoulder pain isn't necessarily treated the same way as someone else's shoulder pain.

That's why our doctors have a whole toolbox:

🔹 Active Release Techniques®
🔹 Chiropractic manipulation
🔹 Dry needling
🔹 Corrective exercise
🔹 Kinesiology taping
🔹 Hyperice recovery tools
🔹 Shockwave therapy

The art is knowing which tools to use, when to use them, and how to put them together.

That's what comprehensive sports chiropractic is all about.

#SportsChiropractic #ART #DryNeedling #ShockwaveTherapy #AthleteRecovery

From Injury to Performance

Dry needling isn't just about treating pain.

By addressing muscle tension and movement restrictions, it can be part of a bigger strategy to restore movement, improve function, and help you get back to the activities you love.

From injury recovery to performance—keep moving forward.

#DryNeedling #SportsPerformance #InjuryRecovery

What Does Shockwave Therapy Actually Do?

Despite the name, Shockwave Therapy doesn't involve electricity or a literal “shock.”

It uses acoustic waves to deliver mechanical energy into targeted tissues.

Depending on the condition and treatment goals, this can help stimulate a local biological response and support the body's healing and remodeling processes.

We commonly use it for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue problems—including plantar fascia, Achilles, elbow, and shoulder conditions.

It's one tool. The right tool depends on the injury.

#ShockwaveTherapy #EPAT #SportsChiropractic #InjuryRecovery #EvergreenSpineAndSportsMedicine

MYTH: ART is just “deep tissue massage.”

Not quite.

Active Release Techniques® is a specific, movement-based soft-tissue treatment performed by a trained provider.

At Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine, ART is incorporated into a larger clinical assessment and treatment plan.

Depending on the athlete and the problem, that might include:

ART + adjustment
ART + corrective exercise
ART + dry needling
ART + K-tape
ART + Hyperice recovery
ART + shockwave therapy

One body. Multiple tools. One goal: helping you move better and keep doing what you love.

#ART #ActiveReleaseTechniques #SportsMedicine #SportsChiropractic #TheAthletesChiropractor

Treat the Whole Athlete

At ESSM, we don't believe in treating pain in isolation.

Dry needling is one of the tools we use alongside chiropractic care, Active Release Technique, corrective exercise, mobility work, and other therapies to help athletes move and perform their best.

One tool. One part of the bigger picture.

#EvergreenSpineAndSportsMedicine #DryNeedling #TheAthletesChiropractor

Tendon pain can be stubborn.

Achilles.
Patellar tendon.
Rotator cuff.
Biceps tendon.
Tennis elbow.

When a tendon is irritated, simply resting and hoping it goes away isn't always the answer.

We look at the entire movement system—including the muscles and tissues surrounding the area.

ART may be used to address soft-tissue restrictions, while corrective exercise helps build capacity and treatments such as shockwave therapy may be incorporated when appropriate.

The goal isn't just less pain. It's getting you strong enough to do the things that caused the problem in the first place.

#TendonPain #ART #ActiveReleaseTechniques #ShockwaveTherapy #SportsMedicine

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Shoulder pain doesn't always mean you need to stop using your shoulder.

Rotator cuff tendinopathy is common in athletes and active adults—especially when the demands placed on the shoulder exceed its current capacity.

Shockwave Therapy can be one component of treatment for persistent tendon problems, but the bigger picture matters:

✓ Mobility
✓ Strength
✓ Movement mechanics
✓ Training load
✓ Recovery

Our goal is to get you back to doing—not just feeling better while resting.

#RotatorCuff #ShoulderHealth #ShockwaveTherapy #ActiveAdults #EvergreenCO

When Stretching Isn't Enough

Ever have a muscle that feels like it just won’t stretch?

Sometimes the issue isn't that you need to stretch harder. A muscle may be guarding or holding excessive tension.

Dry needling can help address those deeper muscular restrictions and complement your mobility work.

#DryNeedling #Mobility #MuscleTension #MoveBetter

Biceps Tendon Pain

That nagging pain in the front of your shoulder?

It may be coming from your biceps tendon.

Biceps tendon problems can develop from repetitive overhead activity, lifting, throwing, swimming, or simply asking the shoulder to do more than the tissues are currently prepared to handle.

Shockwave Therapy may be incorporated into treatment for persistent tendon pain, alongside mobility work, manual therapy, and progressive strengthening.

We don't just want to calm the pain down. We want to help you build a shoulder that can handle your activities.

#BicepsTendonitis #ShoulderPain #ShockwaveTherapy #StrengthTraining #SportsMedicine

When your doctor has taught the technique to other doctors… you know ART is more than just another tool in the toolbox.

Dr. Gonzales is an ART Elite Provider and spent several years teaching Active Release Techniques® to other healthcare professionals.

Today, she uses that experience every day in the clinic—not just to perform ART, but to understand when it is appropriate and how it can complement other treatments.

Because sometimes the most important question isn't: “What treatment should we do?”

It's: “What does this particular athlete need today?”

#ActiveReleaseTechniques #ART #SportsChiropractic #EvergreenColorado #AthletesChiropractor

Recovery Tool

Training creates stress on your body. Recovery is where adaptation happens.

Dry needling can be incorporated into a comprehensive recovery plan to help address muscle tightness, trigger points, and areas that aren't recovering the way you'd like.

Train hard. Recover smart.

#DryNeedling #Recovery #AthleteRecovery #TrainSmart

Weekend warrior? Your body knows. 😅

You ski hard all weekend.
Run a few miles.
Play 18 holes.
Hit the gym.
Ride your bike.
Then spend Monday wondering why everything feels tight.

Sound familiar?

Active Release Techniques can help address soft-tissue restrictions that may contribute to pain, stiffness, or altered movement.

And because ART is only one piece of the puzzle, we can combine it with adjustments, corrective exercises, dry needling, K-tape, recovery tools, or shockwave therapy when appropriate.

You don't have to stop being active. We want to help you stay active.

#WeekendWarrior #ART #ActiveReleaseTechniques #SportsChiropractic #EvergreenCO

Tennis Elbow Isn't Just for Tennis Players

You don't have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow.

Repetitive gripping, lifting, climbing, skiing, racquet sports, and even certain work activities can overload the tendons on the outside of the elbow.

When that irritation becomes persistent, Shockwave Therapy may be one tool we use to help address the involved tissue.

And yes—we'll also look at WHY your elbow is being overloaded in the first place.

Because treating the painful spot is only part of the picture.

#TennisElbow #LateralEpicondylitis #ShockwaveTherapy #Climbers #SportsMedicine

Improve Mobility

Sometimes your range of motion is limited not because a joint is the problem, but because the muscles surrounding it are tight or not functioning properly.

Dry needling can help address those muscular restrictions so you can get back to moving freely.

#DryNeedling #Mobility #MovementMatters #SportsMedicine

ART and chiropractic manipulation: better together.

Sometimes a joint isn't moving well because the surrounding soft tissue is restricting it.

And sometimes the soft tissue isn't functioning well because the joint isn't moving properly.

That's why we often combine Active Release Techniques with chiropractic manipulation.

Address the soft tissue.
Address the joint.
Then reinforce the changes with movement and corrective exercise.

It's a whole-body approach to getting you moving better.

#ART #Chiropractic #SportsChiropractic #ActiveReleaseTechniques #MoveBetter

Achilles Tendon Pain

Your Achilles tendon takes a beating.

Running. Hiking. Skiing. Jumping. Climbing.

When Achilles tendon pain becomes chronic, simply resting may not be enough to get you back to the activities you love.

Shockwave Therapy can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment approach for stubborn Achilles tendon problems, helping stimulate tissue response while you work on strength, mobility, and load management.

The goal isn't just less pain. It's getting your tendon ready for what you want to do next.

#AchillesTendon #AchillesTendonitis #ShockwaveTherapy #SportsInjury #MountainAthlete

You don't have to be injured to benefit from ART.

Athletes put repetitive stress on their bodies—running, cycling, skiing, lifting, climbing, golfing, playing pickleball… you name it.

Over time, muscles and connective tissues can become restricted or overloaded, changing how you move.

ART can be one part of a proactive approach to maintaining mobility and movement quality.

Our goal isn't just to treat the injury.

It's to help you keep doing the activities you love.

#ActiveReleaseTechniques #ART #AthleteRecovery #InjuryPrevention #MountainAthlete

Pain Relief

Dry needling can be a valuable tool for reducing muscular pain and tension—especially when tight or overactive muscles are contributing to the problem.

Less tension. Better movement. More confidence in your body.

#DryNeedling #PainRelief #InjuryRecovery #ESSM

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Not all ART providers have the same level of training.

Dr. Gonzales and Dr. Macri are both ART Elite Providers, the highest level of ART provider certification.

Dr. Gonzales also spent several years teaching ART to other healthcare providers.

That experience matters.

When we use ART in the clinic, we’re not simply following a protocol. We’re evaluating how you move, identifying the tissues that may be contributing to your problem, and integrating ART into a comprehensive treatment plan.

Expertise matters when you’re trying to keep an active body performing at its best.

#ART #ActiveReleaseTechniques #SportsMedicine #SportsChiropractic #EvergreenColorado

Plantar Fasciitis

That first step out of bed shouldn’t hurt.

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn plantar fasciitis, you may have tried stretching, rolling, changing shoes—and still find yourself dealing with heel pain.

Shockwave Therapy is one treatment option we use for persistent plantar fascia problems. It delivers focused mechanical energy to the affected tissue and can help stimulate the body's healing response.

Because getting back to hiking, running, skiing, and everyday life shouldn't require planning around your heel pain.

#PlantarFasciitis #ShockwaveTherapy #HeelPain #TrailRunning #EvergreenCO

For Those Stubborn Knots

You stretch. You foam roll. You massage. But sometimes that stubborn knot just won’t let go.

Dry needling can target deep, tight muscle tissue to help decrease tension and restore normal movement.

Your muscles work hard. Give them a little help recovering. 💪

#DryNeedling #MuscleRecovery #SportsChiropractic

What exactly is Active Release Techniques® (ART)?

ART is a hands-on soft-tissue technique designed to address restrictions and dysfunction in muscles, tendons, fascia, and other soft tissues.

At Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine, ART is one tool we use to help athletes move better, recover faster, and get back to doing what they love.

And it’s rarely used alone. Depending on what you need, we may combine ART with chiropractic manipulation, corrective exercises, K-tape, Hyperice recovery tools, dry needling, or shockwave therapy.

Because effective treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all.

It’s about finding the right combination for your body and your goals.

#ActiveReleaseTechniques #ART #SportsChiropractic #AthleteRecovery #EvergreenCO

Shockwave Therapy: More Than Pain Relief

Still dealing with an injury that just won’t seem to heal?

Shockwave Therapy can help stimulate the body’s natural healing response and improve circulation and tissue function in areas that have become chronic or stubborn.

At ESSM, we use Shockwave Therapy as part of a bigger treatment plan—not simply to mask pain.

Whether you’re dealing with tendon pain, an overuse injury, or a nagging problem that keeps coming back, sometimes your tissues need a different stimulus.

Move better. Recover better. Keep doing what you love.

#ShockwaveTherapy #SportsMedicine #InjuryRecovery #EvergreenCO #AthletesChiropractor

Move Better

Tight muscles can limit movement, affect your mechanics, and keep an injury from fully resolving. Dry needling uses very thin needles to target specific muscles and trigger points, helping reduce muscle tension and improve mobility.

Sometimes, the key to moving better is getting to the source of the restriction.

#DryNeedling #SportsMedicine #MoveBetter #EvergreenColorado

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Built for Active Lifestyles

Colorado living means hiking, biking, skiing, climbing, running, and exploring. Active Release Techniques® helps active people recover from injuries and maintain healthy movement so they can spend more time outdoors and less time recovering.

Adventure awaits.
#ColoradoLife #ActiveRelease #MountainMedicine

Stay Ahead of Injury

The best injury is the one that never happens. At Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine, we use Shockwave Therapy alongside chiropractic care, Active Release Techniques®, corrective exercise, dry needling, massage therapy, and assisted stretching to keep your body moving well, recovering efficiently, and performing at its best.

Don't wait until pain sidelines you—invest in your recovery before injury happens.
#StayActive #ShockwaveTherapy #Recovery #TheAthletesChiropractor

Your Partners in an Active Life

At Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine, we're passionate about helping our mountain community stay healthy, active, and resilient. Whether you need injury treatment, performance care, recovery services, or preventative maintenance, we're here to help you keep doing what you love.

Life is better when you can move without limits.
#TheAthletesChiropractor #EvergreenCO #MoveBetterFeelBetter

More Than a Massage

Although ART is hands-on, it's much more than massage therapy. It combines precise tension with specific movements to restore normal motion between muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.

It's an active approach to helping your body move the way it's meant to.
#ART #SportsChiropractic #MoveWell

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