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CARLSBAD OFFICE — SPORTS INJURY

Sports Injury in Carlsbad, CA

Sports injury treatment for Carlsbad, Encinitas, and La Costa athletes — surfers, runners, cyclists, and weekend warriors.

2623 Gateway Rd #104, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Clinic highlights

Doctors at this office

  • Dr. Evan Hamilton
  • Dr. Derek Potvin
  • Dr. Anthony Salmon
  • Dr. Aram Proudman

Hours

  • Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Specials honored here

$49 chiro + $75 shockwave first visits

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Parking

Plenty of free parking in the Bressi Ranch business plaza. Suite 104 is on the ground floor with a step-free entrance.

Quick answer

Where can I get sports injury in Carlsbad?

Pacific Spine & Rehab offers sports injury in Carlsbad at 2623 Gateway Rd #104, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Sports injury treatment for Carlsbad, Encinitas, and La Costa athletes — surfers, runners, cyclists, and weekend warriors. New patients start with the $49 special: consultation, exam and first treatment at our Carlsbad office.

  • New patient offer

    $49

  • First visit

    About 45 to 60 minutes

  • Offices

    Carlsbad — Bressi Ranch

  • Insurance

    PI and MedPay accepted. Most health plans not accepted.

What is sports injury?

A quick primer.

Sports injury care blends acute treatment — adjustment, soft-tissue, shockwave, taping — with a return-to-activity plan that respects your training calendar.

At Bressi Ranch the caseload mirrors the local sports mix: triathlon, tennis at La Costa Resort, pickleball across Aviara, road running on Coast Highway. We don't tell active patients to rest for six weeks — we modify load and keep you training.

Read the full sports injury guide

What we treat

Conditions we treat with sports injury at our Carlsbad office.

New patient special

Your first visit.Just $49.

Pick your first visit at our Oceanside or Carlsbad office. Same-day appointments most weekdays.

Chiropractic first visit

$49

  • Consultation
  • Full exam and movement screen
  • First chiropractic treatment
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New patients only. Same-day first treatment when appropriate. Personal injury and auto accident claims are billed on lien instead. Available at both offices. See details

What to expect

Your visit at our Carlsbad office.

First visit at Bressi Ranch is a sport-specific movement screen — racquet swing for tennis and pickleball, single-leg load for runners and cyclists, paddle range for surfers — followed by a hands-on exam and the first treatment. You leave with a clear return-to-play plan and load-management guidance for the next two weeks.

Your first visit

What your first visitlooks like.

  1. Pacific Spine & Rehab logo wall in the Carlsbad office lobby

    Consult

    We review your history and goals before any hands-on work.

  2. Dr. Anthony Salmon, DC examining a patient's neck and shoulders in Carlsbad

    Exam

    Posture, range of motion, joint mechanics and orthopedic or neurological tests.

  3. Dr. Anthony Salmon, DC adjusting a patient's neck and shoulders at Pacific Spine & Rehab in Carlsbad

    First treatment

    When the exam clears you, your first treatment happens the same visit.

Before you arrive

Why Carlsbad

Why patients in Carlsbad, Bressi Ranch, La Costa choose our Carlsbad office for sports injury.

Built around the actual Carlsbad sports mix

Triathletes from Encinitas, tennis from La Costa, pickleball from Aviara, road running on Coast Highway — these patterns walk in every day.

Return-to-training, not return-to-couch

We program around race week, season prep, and weekly league play — modifying load instead of pulling you out of training.

Coordinated with local coaches and PTs

Several Carlsbad and Encinitas tennis pros, triathlon coaches, and run-club organizers send patients in. Your training plan and treatment plan stay aligned.

Your doctors

Doctors who see patients at our Carlsbad office.

  • Dr. Evan Hamilton

    Doctor of Chiropractic — Carlsbad / Bressi Ranch

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  • Dr. Derek Potvin

    Doctor of Chiropractic — Carlsbad & Oceanside

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  • Dr. Anthony Salmon

    Doctor of Chiropractic — Carlsbad / Bressi Ranch

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  • Dr. Aram Proudman

    Doctor of Chiropractic — Carlsbad & Oceanside

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Pricing & insurance

Straightforward, no surprises.

  • $49 New Patient Special — exam, consultation, and first treatment for new patients.
  • First-party auto insurance (MedPay) and third-party personal injury (PI) claims accepted. We do not participate with most health insurance plans — please contact us to verify your specific claim.
  • Auto-accident and personal injury cases handled in-house — most patients owe nothing out of pocket through their claim or settlement.
  • Self-pay packages available with transparent pricing — no contracts, no hidden fees.
  • Symptoms can appear later. Tell the doctor when the crash happened and when each symptom began.
  • Bring records from earlier visits and explain any delay before getting checked. Keep notes about symptoms, sleep, and missed work.
  • Your auto policy may include MedPay. Bring your claim details so the office can confirm the applicable coverage or personal injury billing.
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Find us

Carlsbad — Bressi Ranch

  • Plenty of free parking in the Bressi Ranch business plaza. Suite 104 is on the ground floor with a step-free entrance.
  • Off Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real
  • Quick access to I-5, Highway 78, and El Fuerte
  • Six minutes from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
  • Near The Forum Carlsbad

FAQ

Sports Injury in Carlsbad — common questions.

Can I keep training while being treated at the Carlsbad office?

In almost every case, yes — at modified load. Total rest is the exception. We give you a what-to-keep, what-to-swap plan on the first visit.

Do you treat triathletes and racquet-sport athletes specifically?

Yes — they're the bulk of the Bressi Ranch sports caseload. We know the IT-band pattern, the racquet-elbow pattern, the bike-fit-related knee pattern.

What if my injury actually needs a doctor or surgeon?

We'll tell you and refer you. We have working relationships with Carlsbad-area orthopedic and imaging groups to move quickly when that's the right call.

How much time should I allow?

Allow about 45 to 60 minutes for the first visit. Completing intake forms beforehand leaves more time for your history and exam.

Which payment information should I confirm?

Ask the office to check your specific MedPay or personal injury claim. Pacific Spine & Rehab does not participate with most health plans.

Closer to Oceanside? our Oceanside office

Ready for sports injury in Carlsbad?

Same-day appointments available. First-party (MedPay) and third-party PI claims accepted. Call (760) 931-8003 or book online.

Is this you?

  • Back or neck pain
  • Discomfort when moving
  • Questions about your first visit