Unlock Better CrossFit Performance Through Chiropractic Therapy

CrossFit combines demanding functional movements such as squatting, lifting, pulling, running, climbing, and jumping. Performing these movements repeatedly requires a balance of mobility, stability, strength, coordination, and motor control. When a joint is not moving efficiently or another area lacks adequate stability, the body may compensate and place additional stress on surrounding muscles and joints.

Dr. Brad Cole joined Barbell Shrugged for Episode 31 to discuss how chiropractic care and movement assessment can fit into CrossFit training. The conversation examines common CrossFit injuries and the importance of spinal stability, ankle mobility, shoulder mobility, and efficient movement mechanics for athletes performing complex exercises under load.

The episode also explores joint manipulation, imaging, headaches, recovery, sleeping positions, patient education, and chiropractic treatment. Together, these topics provide practical insight into how musculoskeletal function can influence training, recovery, and athletic performance.

How Chiropractic Therapy Can Prevent Injury and Improve Performance in CrossFit – Episode 31

Intro & Maximum Mobility – 0:40
Brad Cole: Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist – 1:08
X-Rays & Doug’s Neck Pain – 7:09
Joint Manipulation – 9:15
Managing Expectations – 12:10
Education as Treatment – 14:42
Common Injuries of CrossFitters – 17:58
Movement Efficiency: Joint by Joint – 20:05
More on Common CrossFit Injuries – 22:41
Competition Performance & Spinal Stability – 26:29
Ankle Mobility – 29:10
Shoulder Mobility – 31:04
Dr. Cole’s Article on Ice – 32:24
Technique WOD – 36:10
Back From Break – 41:50
Chiropractic Course of Treatment – 42:11
Muscles and Joints Causing Headaches – 44:28
MRI – 46:34
More on Headaches – 48:36
Nutrition on Dr. Cole’s Website – 51:20
Sleeping Positions – 52:41
Chiropractic Myth: More Sales Than Medical Training – 56:26

At Cole Pain Therapy Group, our doctors work with CrossFit athletes and active individuals whose pain, mobility limitations, or musculoskeletal problems may be interfering with training. We evaluate joint function, mobility, stability, movement patterns, and previous injuries to identify factors that may be affecting performance. When appropriate, chiropractic care, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitation can help address those limitations, improve function, and support continued participation in CrossFit and other demanding physical activities.

Unlock Better CrossFit Performance Through Chiropractic Therapy

How Chiropractic Therapy Can Prevent Injury and Improve Performance in CrossFit – Episode 31

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