
Chiropractic for Athletes
Trusted Expert Chiropractic Care for Athletes — Performance, Sports Recovery & Injury Prevention in La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena & the Foothill Communities.
Care that moves you forward.
Whether you're a youth athlete, weekend warrior, or professional competitor, sports chiropractic care can help support performance, improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and reduce the risk of injury. The team of doctors at Flintridge Family Chiropractic has experience working with athletes of all levels, from local youth sports to elite professional organizations. Dr. Rion Zimmerman serves as a team chiropractor for the United States Men's and Women's national soccer team and LAFC. Our approach focuses on helping athletes recover efficiently, move better, and perform at their highest level through personalized chiropractic and rehabilitative care.

A simple path to feeling better.
Our team evaluates biomechanics, strength, posture, mobility, and functional performance to create customized sports chiropractic care plans tailored to each athlete's sport, activity level, and recovery goals. Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, corrective exercises, mobility training, and recovery-focused care designed to support performance, optimize movement, and promote long-term athletic health. The same detailed approach and performance-focused care strategies used with the professional and elite athletes we work with are applied to every patient and athlete we treat at Flintridge Family Chiropractic.
In the room.




When to come in.
- Acute injury
- Performance plateau
- Slow recovery
- Recurring nagging injuries
What we treat.
- Soft-tissue injury
- Joint dysfunction
- Performance optimization
- Injury prevention screening
Made for people like you.
The right tool for your body.
- Sports-specific adjustments
- Active Release Technique
- Kinesio Taping
- Movement screening
- Performance rehab
What Our Patients Say
"From initial consultation to treatment, both Dr. Zimmerman and Dr. Shahbazian are top notch. I highly recommend Flintridge Family Chiropractic to anyone who wants to move, feel, and function at their best."
"From initial consultation to treatment, both Dr. Zimmerman and Dr. Shahbazian are top notch. I highly recommend Flintridge Family Chiropractic to anyone who wants to move, feel, and function at their best."
Do you treat pro athletes?+
Yes — from youth through Olympic-level pros.
Can you help me run faster?+
Better mechanics often unlock measurable performance gains.
Do you work with my coach?+
Yes — we collaborate openly with coaches and trainers.
How often should I come?+
Maintenance care is typically every 2–4 weeks.
Trusted across the foothills.
Dr. Rion Zimmerman serves as a team chiropractor for the United States Men's & Women's National Soccer Teams, LAFC and LA Galaxy. At Flintridge Family Chiropractic, athletes of all levels receive the same detailed, movement-focused, and recovery-driven care strategies trusted by Olympic gold medalists, elite professional athletes, and World Cup champions.
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