Manual Therapy for athletes

Restore movement, reduce pain & build lasting resilience through hands-on care and progressive rehabilitation.

  • Reduced pain & muscle guarding

  • Improved joint mobility & range of motion

  • Better tissue mobility & flexibility

  • Reduced stiffness & movement restrictions

  • Improved movement quality during training & daily activities

  • Enhanced recovery following injury or overuse

  • Neck pain & cervical stiffness

  • Mid-back & thoracic mobility restrictions

  • Low back pain & movement limitations

  • Shoulder pain & overhead mobility deficits

  • Hip stiffness & mobility restrictions

  • Knee pain related to movement dysfunction

  • Ankle mobility limitations

  • Sports injuries affecting movement quality

  • Postural dysfunction & repetitive strain conditions

  • Identify the joint, tissue, or movement restriction

  • Restore mobility & reduce pain sensitivity

  • Reinforce the change with corrective movement

  • Progress strength & load tolerance over time

  • Build lasting capacity for sport, work & life

The honest truth about what it can and can't do

Most people have experienced some form of hands-on treatment before. A massage. An adjustment. Soft tissue work. Often it feels great for a few days, then the symptoms return.
That doesn’t mean manual therapy failed. It means the treatment stopped too soon.
At Olympus Sports Therapy, manual therapy is used as a tool, not the entire solution. By improving joint mobility, reducing pain sensitivity, and restoring movement, we create an opportunity for your body to move better. Then we reinforce those changes through targeted exercise, progressive loading, and performance-focused rehabilitation so the results last.

Your FREE First Visit

60min

Your first step is a low-pressure visit to understand your body mechanics, what will resolve it, and explain our approach.

  • Quick intake: what’s hurting, what triggers it, training goals
  • Movement: mobility, strength, control, and sport-specific patterns
  • Clear plan: observations, why it’s happening, best path forward

What You’ll Receive

  • A clear clinical direction and root-cause hypothesis
  • Recommended next steps, including a plan and projected timeline
  • Practical guidance on what to do, and what to avoid, in training right now

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What They’re Saying About Us

5.0
Nelson P.
8 months ago
Don't think of this as a typical review written for business--think it as genuine testimony! As a self-proclaimed athlete with a background in soccer and...
Chris S.
11 months ago
If you are looking for a Dr. who supports and treats, rather than giving a generic try this and that, then book the consultation with Dr. Alex Mak. With...
Ben G.
1 year ago
Dr. Mak is very knowledgeable and was able to address the issues I had been experiencing, specifically chronic pain in my foot along with knee pain when...

Quick Questions

Most treatments are well tolerated. Some techniques may create temporary discomfort, but treatment is always adjusted to your comfort level and goals.

Not exactly. Massage focuses primarily on soft tissue, while manual therapy may include joint mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and movement-based interventions.

The effects last longest when combined with the right exercise program. Manual therapy creates the opportunity for change, while movement and strength training help maintain it.

Absolutely. Athletes often benefit from improved mobility, movement quality, recovery, and reduced pain, especially when combined with sport-specific rehabilitation.

Neck pain, back pain, shoulder restrictions, hip stiffness, knee dysfunction, ankle mobility limitations, headaches, and many sports-related movement issues commonly respond well.

No. The goal is to reduce dependency on treatment by improving your body’s ability to move, tolerate load, and perform independently.

When performed by a qualified provider following a thorough assessment, manual therapy is considered a safe and effective treatment option for many musculoskeletal conditions.

A Discovery Visit helps determine whether joint restrictions, soft tissue limitations, or movement dysfunction are contributing to your symptoms and whether manual therapy should be part of your treatment plan.

Dr. Alex Mak, DC, CCSP, CSCS, QME

I was the kid who was told to quit after years of sports and constant injuries, so I became the provider I never had, earning a kinesiology degree at SDSU, graduating chiropractic school summa cum laude, and doubling my clinical hours to obsessively master human movement. Olympus Sports Therapy is built on identifying the root cause, building a real progression plan, and guiding athletes from pain and setbacks back to stronger performance.

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience:

Severe or worsening pain that doesn’t improve with rest Numbness or tingling spreading down both legs Loss of strength in your leg or foot Difficulty controlling bladder or bowel function Pain following a fall, accident, or trauma

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