Sports Chiropractic Care at Oconto
Whether you’re a competitive athlete pushing through a tough season or a weekend warrior dealing with a nagging injury, chiropractic sports medicine may offer more than you think. NorthLakes Community Clinic in Oconto is home to Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Claire Tomashek, DC, CCSP, whose approach goes well beyond the traditional adjustment.
The clinic sees a wide range of sports-related conditions — knee pain, tennis elbow, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, shoulder injuries, and concussions among the most frequent. That specialized certification, Dr. Claire explains, provides the tools to properly assess and guide athletes through careful progression back to their sport, ensuring their bodies can meet the demands of the sport.
The results speak for themselves. Just weeks before the state track meet, a talented distance runner came in with knee pain — not uncommon as the physical demands of a long season accumulate. Through chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, and low-level laser therapy, she returned to running pain-free and went on to take first place at the state competition. In another case, a high school volleyball player was struggling with hip and lateral thigh pain that limited her practice time and prevented her from diving, cutting, and, at times, even walking comfortably. A targeted treatment plan combining in-clinic care with a dedicated home exercise program had her playing pain-free through her summer league and into her high school season with minimal ongoing treatment.
Tools That Get Results
Two tools that set this practice apart are dry needling and soft tissue therapy, both used alongside traditional chiropractic adjustments. Dry needling stimulates healing, helps relax overactive muscles, or activates those that aren’t firing properly — particularly valuable for both acute injuries and stubborn chronic conditions. Soft tissue techniques work in a complementary way, retraining the body’s tissues to move and function correctly alongside the joints. Together, these approaches tend to produce faster results that last longer and can even help prevent future injury.
Care for the Whole Family
Chiropractic care isn’t just for athletes, either. The clinic also sees young children for a variety of conditions. The birthing process itself puts significant stress on an infant’s body, and early chiropractic care can support the nervous system from the start. Common childhood concerns addressed include colic, ear infections, latching difficulties, constipation, and bed wetting, as well as neck and back pain and headaches in older children.
To learn more or schedule a chiropractic appointment with Claire, contact NorthLakes Community Clinic in Oconto at (920) 516-7107. Additional services include mental health, dental, and vision.
