Athletes in Yuba City, Marysville, and the Yuba-Sutter area push their bodies through training, competition, and daily conditioning. Whether you play recreationally or compete at a high level, injuries like sprains, strains, tendon irritation, and joint dysfunction can sideline progress. Chiropractic care combined with soft-tissue techniques can help athletes recover faster and reduce the risk of reinjury.

At Yuba Sutter Chiropractic, Dr. Gurj Kalay, DC, works with athletes using chiropractic adjustments and targeted soft-tissue methods including FAKTR and RockTape. He is also a certified provider of sports physicals and California DOT physicals.

Common Sports Injuries Seen in the Office

Dr. Kalay commonly evaluates athletes with:

• Hamstring and calf strains
• Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff irritation
• Runner's knee and IT band syndrome
• Ankle sprains and instability
• Lower back and hip dysfunction from lifting or running
• Neck and mid-back pain from contact sports

How FAKTR and RockTape Support Recovery

Dr. Kalay is FAKTR Certified and RockTape Certified. These tools allow him to address the muscles, fascia, and movement patterns around an injured joint:

• FAKTR — a functional soft-tissue technique performed while the patient moves through specific motions, helping break down scar tissue and restore function.
• RockTape — elastic therapeutic tape applied to support muscles and joints, reduce swelling, and improve movement feedback.

Sports Physicals for Yuba-Sutter Athletes

In addition to injury care, Dr. Kalay provides sports physicals for students and athletes. Whether you need clearance for a school team, club sport, or recreational league, the office can complete the required evaluation. Contact Yuba Sutter Chiropractic to schedule a sports physical in Yuba City.

Return to Activity Safely

Dr. Kalay's approach focuses on restoring movement, reducing tissue dysfunction, and helping athletes return to activity safely. Walk-ins are welcome, and the clinic serves Yuba City, Marysville, Wheatland, Plumas Lake, Olivehurst, Colusa, and Live Oak.