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You’re not dealing with lingering pain that keeps you off the field for weeks. You’re not stuck in a cycle where the same injury keeps coming back every time you push yourself. And you’re not wondering if this is just something you’ll have to live with now.
Instead, you’re back to training without that nagging discomfort that’s been slowing you down. Your body responds the way it used to—strong, stable, ready. You’re not just managing symptoms with medication that masks the problem.
The difference comes from treating sports injuries the way they need to be treated: identifying exactly what’s not working, correcting it at the source, and giving your body what it needs to heal properly. That’s what changes the outcome from “I’m dealing with it” to “I’m past it.”
Dr. Paul Roses has been practicing chiropractic care in Hudson County since 1981. He grew up in Bayonne, went to St. Peter’s Prep, graduated from St. Peter’s University, and came back to serve the community he knows.
Over 30 years means we’ve seen every type of sports injury that comes through the door—from weekend warriors pushing too hard at the gym to serious athletes dealing with recurring problems that won’t quit. Exchange Place brings a steady flow of young professionals who stay active, hit the courts on weekends, train for races, and need someone who understands how to get them back to full capacity.
We use Titron Infrared Imaging for baseline assessments that take seconds but give precise diagnostic information. When you need x-rays, you get them. When you need a customized exercise program to strengthen what’s weak, you get that too.
First, you get a real assessment. That means diagnostic imaging if needed—Titron Infrared takes just a few seconds and shows exactly where the problem is. Dr. Roses looks at how your injury happened, what’s causing it to stick around, and whether old injuries or stress are complicating your recovery.
Then you get a treatment plan that’s specific to your injury. If you’ve got a sprained ankle, knee pain, hip issues, or elbow problems, the approach adjusts accordingly. Chiropractic adjustments remove nerve interference so your body can actually heal instead of just compensating. You might also get myofascial release, athletic taping, or other techniques depending on what you need.
You’ll also get exercises designed for your specific problem—things you can do at home to strengthen weak areas and prevent this from happening again. The goal isn’t just to get you out of pain. It’s to get you back to performing the way you should, without the fear that one wrong move brings everything back.
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You’re getting full-body chiropractic care, not just spine adjustments. That includes extremity work—ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders. Sports injuries don’t limit themselves to your back, and neither does the treatment.
You’re getting advanced diagnostics that give clear answers instead of guesswork. Hudson County has over 5,800 fitness and recreation centers per 100,000 people—one of the highest rates in New Jersey. That means a lot of active people, and a lot of sports injuries. Nationally, sports injuries jumped 17% in 2024, with 4.4 million people treated in emergency departments. The athletes who recover fastest are the ones who get proper care early.
You’re also getting lifestyle coaching on what to avoid while you heal, how to modify your training, and what signs mean you’re pushing too hard too soon. Dr. Roses has worked with athletes long enough to know that the biggest challenge isn’t the injury itself—it’s the impatience that leads to reinjury. This approach keeps you moving forward instead of starting over every few weeks.
It depends on the injury, how long you’ve had it, and whether you’re dealing with old injuries that complicate healing. Acute injuries—something that just happened—usually respond faster than chronic problems you’ve been managing for months.
Most athletes notice improvement within the first few visits, but full recovery varies. A mild sprain might clear up in a couple of weeks with the right adjustments and rehab exercises. A more serious issue, or something that keeps coming back, might take longer because you’re not just treating the pain—you’re correcting the underlying problem that caused it.
The key difference with chiropractic care for sports injuries in Exchange Place is that you’re addressing nerve interference and alignment issues that slow down your body’s natural healing. When your nervous system is functioning properly, recovery speeds up. You’re not just masking symptoms with medication and hoping it goes away.
Yes, and that’s one of the reasons professional sports teams keep chiropractors on staff. Regular adjustments help your neuromuscular and nervous systems function at a higher level, which improves coordination, balance, and response time. When your body moves the way it should, you’re less likely to get injured.
A lot of sports injuries happen because something was already off—maybe an old injury that never fully healed, maybe a muscle imbalance, maybe joint restriction that changed the way you move. You compensate without realizing it, and eventually something gives out.
Chiropractic care in Exchange Place identifies those weak points before they become injuries. You get adjustments that keep your spine and joints aligned, plus exercises that strengthen areas prone to injury. Athletes who do this consistently tend to have fewer injuries and recover faster when something does happen. It’s not a guarantee—sports are physical and injuries happen—but it’s a significant advantage.
The most common sports injuries we see are sprains and strains—ankles, knees, shoulders, and lower back. Those make up the majority because they happen across almost every sport and fitness activity. Runners deal with knee pain and hip issues. Tennis and golf players come in with elbow problems. Gym-goers have shoulder and lower back injuries from lifting.
We also treat a lot of recurring injuries—the kind where something happened months or even years ago, and it keeps flaring up. Maybe you sprained your ankle badly in college and now it bothers you every time you play basketball. Maybe you have a shoulder injury that’s fine until you push it too hard, then it sets you back for weeks.
Exchange Place has a younger, active demographic—people who work in the area, stay fit, and don’t want to be sidelined by pain. The injuries reflect that: active lifestyles, recreational sports, weekend athletes who go hard and sometimes overdo it. Dr. Roses has been treating these exact injuries in Hudson County for over 30 years, so there’s not much we haven’t seen.
No, you don’t need a referral. You can call and schedule directly, especially if you’re dealing with an acute injury and need care quickly. Chiropractic is a primary care option, which means you can start treatment without waiting for approval from another provider.
If you have insurance, it’s worth checking your coverage to see what’s included. Many plans cover chiropractic care for sports injuries, but the specifics vary. Our office can help you figure out what’s covered and what your out-of-pocket costs might be.
For athletes in Exchange Place who need immediate attention—something that just happened and needs care now—we offer emergency and urgent care availability. That matters because the sooner you address a sports injury properly, the faster and more completely you recover. Waiting weeks for an appointment or trying to tough it out usually just makes things worse.
Chiropractic care is safe and effective for most sports injuries, especially sprains, strains, joint pain, and soft tissue injuries. It’s a drug-free approach that works with your body’s natural healing ability instead of masking symptoms with medication. That’s a big reason why professional athletes use chiropractors as part of their regular care.
That said, some injuries need medical attention first. If you have a fracture, a severe concussion, or something that requires surgery, you need to see a medical doctor. Dr. Roses has been practicing for over 30 years and knows when an injury needs a different type of care. If that’s the case, he’ll tell you.
For the vast majority of sports injuries—the ones that keep athletes out of the game but don’t require surgery—chiropractic care in Exchange Place gets you back faster. You’re correcting alignment issues, removing nerve interference, and giving your body the conditions it needs to heal properly. The treatment is hands-on, specific to your injury, and focused on getting you back to full function, not just out of pain.
If it just happened, stop what you’re doing. Pushing through a fresh injury usually makes it worse. Apply ice to reduce swelling—15 to 20 minutes at a time, not directly on the skin. Avoid heat for the first 48 hours because it can increase inflammation.
If you can’t put weight on it, if there’s significant swelling, or if the pain is severe, get it checked out right away. For acute sports injuries in Exchange Place, we offer emergency care when you need immediate attention.
Once you’re past the initial injury, don’t wait weeks to get treatment. A lot of chronic sports injuries start as acute problems that didn’t heal right because they weren’t addressed early. The sooner you get proper care—adjustments to restore alignment, treatment to reduce inflammation, and a plan to strengthen the area—the better your outcome. Athletes who wait tend to deal with lingering pain, reduced performance, and a higher chance of reinjury. Athletes who get care early tend to recover faster and get back to full capacity.
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