Dark Horse
Chiropractic
and Performance
Sports Chiropractic in Kirkland, WA
SERVING KIRKLAND aND THE GREATER EASTSIDE SEATTLE AREA
TREATMENT BY AN ATHLETE, FOR THE ATHLETE
Dr. CJ Schuster - The Best Seattle Sports Chiropractor!
BUILT FOR THE ATHLETE
Nobody knows athletes better than other athletes. This is the mindset Dr. CJ Schuster DC, CSCS has carried with him, even before chiropractic school. Being active in competitive sports allows for Dr. CJ to connect with athletes on another level. Dr. CJ is also a firm believer in application of concepts, whether chiropractic or strength and conditioning, in his own training to gain a better understanding of said concepts. Serving the Kirkland, WA and Greater Eastside region, Dr. CJ is excited to work with you and your performance goals!
DARK HORSE CHIROPRACTIC PROVIDES THE TOOLS TO HELP YOU SURPASS YOUR GOALS
Nothing fancy about our setup.
Just solid, versatile equipment.
But you don’t need fancy to be effective.
Each piece of equipment in the office has been carefully selected to maximize our humble 130 sq ft space.
We are fortunate to be located within the Lake Washington CrossFit gym, which allows for additional space for barbell movements, plyometrics, and cable exercises if needed.
AS AN ATHLETE, YOU REQUIRE MORE FROM YOUR BODY THAN THE AVERAGE PERSON.
YOUR CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOULD REFLECT THAT.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
With so many chiropractors out there, many with different treatment styles and approaches to care, it can be difficult to figure out the right fit for your particular case.
Here are some questions and answers that will hopefully help you determine whether or not Dark Horse Chiropractic and Performance may be a good fit for you and your specific goals!
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We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and no bull- approach, in addition to our deeper understanding of sports/competition preparation.
Everything we do is intentional and done to build your confidence, increase your performance and get you closer to your goals.
Whether it’s more focus on passive modalities to decrease pain, or it’s heavier on the exercise, your care plan is personalized to you.
You are not just a number in the system and your care isn’t just a bunch of codes to bill insurance.
If you feel like your care at a previous chiropractic office didn’t meet your performance needs, we hope you’ll give us a shot!
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“Sports Chiropractic” describes chiropractic care that tailors more towards athletic populations and very active individuals. Often times, this care is characterized by more active rehab and exercises with the top priority to improve performance, rather than purely passive modalities. Moreover, the primary goal is improving performance in sports or specific activities.
“Wellness care” or clinics that describe themselves as “wellness clinics” are geared more towards general population and individuals that don’t necessarily have any sort of performance goals. Often times these clinics perform passive modalities almost exclusively (adjustments, cupping, massage, e-stim, heat/ice, etc.) and do not emphasize exercise.
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Short answer: yes, Chiropractic care at this office can help with your pain, particularly if it is a musculoskeletal issue (sprain/strain, muscle spasm, joint dysfunction, tendinopathy, sciatic symptoms, etc.).
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We do not advertise as a clinic that solely focuses on pain for a couple of reasons.
1.) Pain is complex. Often people are looking for a “quick fix” from chiropractors, with the idea that pain operates as an on-off switch. This mindset often leads to poorer outcomes since pain is influenced by so many outside factors. Thus, pain is not a great gauge of progression. Functional improvement is a much better metric for progress.
2.) Often people looking for a “quick fix” have the idea that pain will go away with in office treatment only. This mindset creates higher levels of dependence on getting care in office, which is NOT what we strive for. We strive to give power back to the patient and increase physical independence!
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No, not necessarily. We treat the patient symptoms, not the x-ray. Static findings or images often do not necessarily imply presence of pain or dysfunction.
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No… never.
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Mon & Thurs: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment only*
*We accept appointment requests on Saturdays, availability varies. Please contact Dr. CJ for more details.
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