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Most athletes who walk through our door aren’t just dealing with pain. They’re dealing with the fear that this injury might stick around, that they’ll lose their edge, or that they’ll be stuck choosing between surgery and sitting it out. That’s not where this ends.
When sports injuries in Curries Woods, NJ are treated the right way, your body doesn’t just stop hurting—it rebuilds. Range of motion comes back. Strength returns. You move the way you’re supposed to move, not like someone who’s protecting an old injury.
This isn’t about masking symptoms with medication or hoping rest alone does the trick. It’s about addressing what’s actually broken—whether that’s a misalignment throwing off your gait, soft tissue damage that never fully healed, or compensation patterns that set you up for the next injury. You get a full evaluation, a clear plan, and treatment that’s built around getting you back to full function. Not 80%. Not “good enough.” Full.
Dr. Paul Roses has been practicing in Hudson County since 1981. That’s over 30 years of treating runners with IT band issues, basketball players with ankle sprains, weekend warriors with shoulder problems, and everyone in between. He’s a Bayonne native who knows this area, the sports culture here, and what local athletes are up against.
This isn’t a corporate clinic where you see a different person every visit. You’re working with someone who provided on-site care for first responders during 9/11, who’s treated youth athletes and pros alike, and who’s built a practice on the idea that your body can heal itself when given the right support. No unnecessary drugs. No pressure toward surgery unless it’s truly the only option.
Curries Woods families come to us because the care is straightforward, the results are real, and the focus stays on you—not upselling, not running up your insurance, not keeping you dependent on appointments forever.
First, you get a real assessment. That means advanced imaging technology that takes seconds, not hours, and a conversation about what happened, what hurts, and what you need to get back to. No long waits. No getting shuffled between departments.
From there, treatment starts immediately if you’re ready. Chiropractic adjustments realign your spine and joints so your nervous system can do its job. Soft tissue work addresses muscle strains, ligament damage, and inflammation. You’ll also get corrective exercises designed specifically for your injury—not generic stretches pulled from a handout.
Most patients report walking normally after three adjustments. Pain relief typically happens within three weeks. That’s not a guarantee, because every injury is different, but it’s what decades of experience and research show is possible when the body is treated right. You’re not stuck in limbo wondering if this is working. You’ll know.
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This isn’t just adjustments and a pat on the back. You’re getting a full plan that covers assessment, treatment, recovery, and prevention. That includes spinal and joint adjustments to restore proper alignment, soft tissue therapy to address strains and tears, and customized corrective exercises that rebuild strength and stability.
You also get education. That means understanding what caused the injury, how to avoid it next time, and what warning signs to watch for. If you’re a parent bringing in a young athlete, you’ll leave knowing how to support their recovery at home and what red flags mean it’s time to come back in.
Hudson County has a strong recreational sports scene—soccer leagues, basketball courts, running trails along the waterfront. That also means a steady stream of ACL strains, rotator cuff issues, lower back pain from poor form, and overuse injuries that sneak up on people. The treatment we provide is built around those realities. It’s not one-size-fits-all. It’s what works for the injury you actually have and the life you actually live.
It depends on the injury, how long you’ve had it, and whether you’ve tried to push through it. Most patients see significant pain relief within three weeks and report normal movement after three adjustments. That’s based on real outcomes, not marketing.
Acute injuries—like a sprained ankle from last week’s game—respond faster than chronic issues you’ve been ignoring for months. If you’ve already tried rest, ice, and over-the-counter meds without improvement, chiropractic care can address the underlying misalignment or soft tissue damage that’s keeping you stuck.
The goal isn’t to keep you coming in forever. It’s to get you functional, then give you the tools to stay that way. Some athletes continue with maintenance care to prevent future injuries, but that’s a choice, not a requirement.
Yes, and there’s research backing it up. Studies show that routine chiropractic care reduces the occurrence of lower limb muscle strains and non-contact knee injuries in athletes. That’s because misalignments in your spine and joints create compensation patterns—you start moving differently without realizing it, and that puts stress on areas that weren’t designed to handle it.
When your musculoskeletal system is properly aligned, your body moves more efficiently. That means better balance, improved range of motion, and less strain on vulnerable areas like knees, ankles, and shoulders. Professional athletes and Olympic teams use chiropractors for exactly this reason—not just to recover from injuries, but to avoid them in the first place.
If you’re serious about staying in the game long-term, prevention isn’t optional. It’s smarter, cheaper, and a lot less painful than dealing with another injury that could’ve been avoided.
The most common sports injuries we treat include sprains and strains (ankles, knees, wrists), rotator cuff issues, lower back pain, IT band syndrome, shin splints, tennis elbow, and overuse injuries from repetitive motion. If it’s keeping you off the field, court, or track, it’s worth evaluating.
Chiropractic care is especially effective for injuries involving joints, soft tissue, and nerve compression. That includes things like sciatica from a herniated disc, shoulder impingement, and hip pain that’s throwing off your running form. It’s also highly effective for concussion recovery support and neck injuries from contact sports.
What we don’t treat: fractures, torn ligaments that need surgical repair, or injuries that require emergency medical intervention. If that’s what you’re dealing with, we’ll refer you to the right specialist immediately. But for the vast majority of sports injuries—the ones that don’t require surgery but aren’t healing on their own—this is exactly where you need to be.
Absolutely. Over 3.5 million children aged 14 and younger are injured each year playing sports, and chiropractic care is one of the safest, most effective treatment options available. The injury rate associated with chiropractic care is significantly lower than primary care—about one in one million risk of serious complications.
Young athletes are especially vulnerable to overuse injuries because their bodies are still developing. Growth spurts, improper training techniques, and pressure to perform can all contribute to chronic pain that affects them long-term if not addressed early. Chiropractic adjustments are modified based on age, size, and injury type, so treatment is always appropriate for younger patients.
Parents in Curries Woods bring their kids to us for everything from Little League shoulder to soccer-related knee pain to posture issues from carrying heavy backpacks. Early intervention means faster recovery and a much lower chance of that injury becoming a recurring problem as they get older.
Yes, most insurance policies cover chiropractic care, and we work with a wide range of providers. You’ll want to check your specific plan to understand your copay, deductible, and how many visits are covered per year, but the majority of patients are able to use their insurance without issue.
Even if you’re paying out of pocket, chiropractic care is often more cost-effective than the alternative. Medicare data shows that replacing doctor visits with chiropractor visits for back pain could save over $83 million annually. That’s because chiropractic care addresses the root cause instead of cycling through prescriptions, imaging, injections, and eventually surgery.
If cost is a concern, bring it up during your first visit. There are options, and no one here is interested in running up your bill or keeping you coming in longer than necessary. The goal is to get you better and get you back to your life.
Stop playing. Seriously. Trying to push through a sports injury is how acute problems become chronic ones. Once you’re off the field, follow basic first aid: rest, ice for 15-20 minutes at a time, compression if there’s swelling, and elevation if it’s a limb injury.
Avoid taking excessive anti-inflammatory medication to mask the pain so you can keep playing. That’s a recipe for making the injury worse. If you’re in severe pain, can’t put weight on the injured area, or notice significant swelling or bruising, get evaluated immediately—either with us or at an emergency room if it’s after hours.
The sooner you’re assessed, the better. Delayed treatment often leads to prolonged symptoms, incomplete healing, and a much higher risk of re-injury. Curries Woods athletes who come in right away tend to recover faster and get back to full performance sooner than those who wait and hope it gets better on its own.
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