Has Pickleball Been Your New Love?

Happy Tuesday! Dr. Kelly here. Has pickleball been your new love?

Who do you know who loves to play pickleball?

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States—and for good reason.

It’s social, fast-paced, and accessible to all ages. Combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball offers an excellent cardiovascular workout while improving balance, coordination, and reflexes.

However, as participation has exploded, so have pickleball-related injuries.

That’s where chiropractic care and red & infrared light therapy play a powerful role in keeping players active, pain-free, and performing at their best.

Pickleball can be demanding on the body.

Quick lateral movements, sudden stops, repetitive overhead shots, and extended play place stress on joints and soft tissues.

Common injuries include shoulder strain, tennis elbow, wrist pain, lower back stiffness, knee discomfort, Achilles tendon irritation, and plantar fasciitis. Many of these injuries stem from poor biomechanics, joint restriction, muscle imbalance, or inadequate recovery.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Pickleball Players

Chiropractic care focuses on optimizing joint motion, spinal alignment, and nervous system function—key elements for any athlete. For pickleball players, proper spinal and joint mobility improves reaction time, balance, coordination, and overall movement efficiency. When joints move well, muscles work more effectively and with less strain.

Regular chiropractic adjustments can help:

• Improve mobility and flexibility
• Reduce joint stress and muscle tension
• Enhance balance and coordination
• Prevent overuse injuries
• Support faster recovery between games

By addressing underlying movement dysfunctions before pain becomes chronic, chiropractic care helps players stay on the court longer and enjoy the game with greater confidence.

The Role of Red & Infrared Light Therapy

Red and infrared light therapy (also known as photobiomodulation) has become a popular recovery tool among athletes of all levels.

This non-invasive therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and stimulate cellular energy production.

The result is improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and accelerated tissue repair.

For pickleball players, red & infrared light therapy can:

• Reduce muscle soreness and joint inflammation
• Speed healing of strains, sprains, and tendon issues
• Improve recovery time between matches
• Support long-term joint and soft tissue health

Many players find that combining light therapy with chiropractic care significantly enhances their recovery and performance.

Whether you’re playing recreationally or competitively, taking care of your body is essential for long-term enjoyment.

Chiropractic care ensures your joints and nervous system are functioning optimally, while red & infrared light therapy supports healing and recovery at the cellular level.

Together, these therapies help pickleball players move better, recover faster, and play stronger—so you can stay active, competitive, and pain-free for years to come.

Many patients find that combining chiropractic adjustments with light therapy significantly enhances results.

Ready to Play Better and Hurt Less?

If pickleball pain is slowing you down — or if you want to prevent injury before it starts — the team at Tree of Life Wellness Center is here to help. Schedule an evaluation today and keep doing what you love, pain-free.

Pickleball Sore? We’ve Got You Covered.

Chiropractic care + red & infrared light therapy help reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed recovery — so you can stay in the game longer.

Yours in Healthy Naturally,
Dr. Kelly