Sports Chiropractic · San Diego

Train Harder. Recover Faster.

Train Hard. Recover Faster. Perform at Your Peak. Performance partner to D1 athletes, weekend warriors, and everyone in between.

What We Do

Elite Recovery Services

Built for athletes who can't afford downtime. Every protocol is designed to restore function fast and prevent re-injury.

Sports Adjustments

High-velocity joint manipulation optimized for athletic performance and injury prevention.

Active Release Therapy

ART® certified treatment to break up scar tissue and restore full range of motion.

Graston Technique

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization for chronic overuse injuries.

Dry Needling

Targeted trigger-point therapy for explosive power recovery and muscle activation.

Kinesio Taping

Strategic taping to support injured joints without limiting athletic movement.

Performance Rehab

Sport-specific strength protocols designed by pro-athlete trainers.

Why Elite Athletes Choose Apex

Performance Partner to
D1 Athletes

When your career depends on your body, you can't afford average care. Apex is the only San Diego clinic with dedicated sports protocols used by collegiate and professional athletes across 12 sports.

  • Same-day emergency appointments for acute injuries
  • Sport-specific movement screening and return-to-play protocols
  • Coordination with team physicians and strength staff
  • Game-day treatment available 7 days a week
  • Performance optimization between training cycles
80+Track & Field
120+CrossFit
200+Marathon
60+MMA / BJJ
Injuries We Treat

Built for Athletes

From overuse injuries to acute trauma, we treat the conditions that sideline competitors.

IT Band SyndromeRunner's KneeRotator Cuff InjuriesTennis ElbowPlantar FasciitisACL RecoveryShin SplintsHamstring StrainsShoulder ImpingementLower Back PainNeck StrainsAnkle Sprains
Outcome Data

Pain → Performance

We measure pain on intake and at every session. Our athletes go from sidelined to competing in record time.

Before
9
After
1
4 wks
Average Return to Sport
92%
Return to full competition · Based on 600+ athlete outcomes
Coverage

Insurance Accepted

We handle the paperwork. You handle the reps.

BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Cash Pay Welcome
The Crew

Sports Care Team

Athletes treating athletes. Our staff has lived the grind — they know what it takes to get you back.

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Dr. Chris Vega, DC, CCSP
Sports Chiropractor

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. Former team chiropractor for two semi-pro soccer clubs. Ironman triathlete.

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Dr. Alicia Ramos, DC
ART® & Graston Specialist

Full-body ART certified. Worked with Olympic trial athletes. Specializes in chronic overuse and return-to-sport protocols.

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Tyler Brooks, CSCS
Strength & Conditioning Coach

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Bridges rehab and performance with progressive sport-specific programming.

Proof

Athletes Don't Lie

★★★★★
Torn my hamstring two months before the marathon. Apex got me back on the start line. I PR'd. Enough said.
★★★★★
Plantar fasciitis had me benched for a year. Dr. Vega's approach is different — it actually fixed the root cause.
★★★★★
I send my entire high school track team here. The best sports chiro in the county, hands down.
Get In

Book Free
Performance Eval

New patients get a free sports performance assessment — movement screen, pain evaluation, and a personalized recovery roadmap. Zero commitment required.

Location
7301 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
Hours
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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