Hansen Chiropractic in West Babylon, NY treats sports injuries, including sprains, strains, joint pain and overuse injuries, with chiropractic adjustments, SoftWave therapy and hands-on soft-tissue work, all drug-free. Dr. Chris Hansen sees everyday athletes as well as competitive ones, and same-day SoftWave treatment is often available.
What We Treat
Whether you're a weekend warrior, a high-school athlete, or a competitive lifter, an injury can bring everything to a stop. Dr. Hansen treats the full range of sports injuries: sprains, strains, joint pain, and the nagging overuse injuries that build up over a season. From the pickup-basketball tweak to the recurring shoulder that won't let you serve, the goal is the same: heal it right so it doesn't keep coming back.
Sports injuries aren't just for the pros. Most of the athletes we see are everyday people who love to move (runners, golfers, tennis players, parents coaching a team) and simply want to get back to doing what they love without pain holding them back.
How We Help You Recover Faster
Rest and ice have their place, but they don't fix the underlying problem. Dr. Hansen combines chiropractic adjustments, SoftWave therapy, and hands-on soft-tissue work to restore alignment, ease pain and support healing, all completely drug-free.
Because he addresses the root cause instead of just quieting the symptom, recovery tends to be faster and more complete. Aligning the joints and supporting the surrounding muscles takes pressure off the injured area, so your body can do what it does best: heal itself.
Common Sports Injuries We See
Dr. Hansen regularly helps athletes recover from:
- Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Runner's knee and other knee pain
- Ankle sprains
- Hamstring strains
- Shin splints
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Lower-back strain
Performance & Prevention
Chiropractic care isn't only for after you're hurt. It helps keep you in the game. When your spine and joints are aligned and moving freely, your body moves more efficiently, absorbs impact better, and is far less likely to break down under repetitive stress. Many athletes make regular adjustments part of their routine to move well, recover between workouts, and stay ahead of the next injury.
Why Hansen Chiropractic
For 30 years, Dr. Chris Hansen has helped Long Island athletes of every level recover and get back to doing what they love. His whole-person approach, treating the cause and not just the symptom, has earned him Best of Long Island nominations, and he's been the patient himself, healing his own serious back injury through chiropractic care in 1987.
"I don't just want you out of pain for the weekend. I want you moving well and staying in the game." Dr. Chris Hansen, D.C.
Don't play through an injury and hope it fades. Same-day SoftWave treatment is often available, and most insurance is accepted. We'll verify your benefits for free. Let's get you back to full strength.
Claim the $47 ScreeningFrequently Asked Questions
What sports injuries do you treat?
Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, runner's knee and other knee pain, ankle sprains, hamstring strains, shin splints, tendonitis and overuse injuries, and lower-back strain.
Do I have to be a serious athlete?
No. Most of the athletes Dr. Hansen sees are everyday people who love to move: runners, golfers, tennis players, weekend warriors and parents coaching a team.
Can I be seen the same day for a sports injury?
Same-day SoftWave treatment is often available. Call (631) 321-5400 to ask about openings; phones are answered 24/7/365.
Is sports injury care covered by insurance?
Most insurance is accepted, and the front desk verifies your benefits for free before your first visit. No referral is needed.
Last reviewed 2026-10-11 by Hansen Chiropractic.