Premiere Spine and Sport

Premiere Spine and Sport Premiere Spine & Sport is a chiropractic and sports therapy clinic.

Our mission is simple: To help you restore healthy movement and balance, so you can get out of pain and back to the activities you love. Premiere Spine and Sport is committed to our client’s health and understands the importance of determining the actual cause of their condition. Many acute and chronic conditions are complex in nature and require a comprehensive approach. Through our specific evaluations we are able to provide a treatment plan that is specifically catered to each individual client in order to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. This comprehensive approach not only allows for a faster resolution of pain, but provides the patient with long-term benefits, not just symptomatic relief.

You don’t fix a spine by fear.Ever wondered why so many clinics focus on what you CAN’T do? Here’s the truth. At Premier...
11/20/2025

You don’t fix a spine by fear.

Ever wondered why so many clinics focus on what you CAN’T do? Here’s the truth. At Premiere Spine & Sport, we believe your body learns best through movement, not avoidance.

Our team isn’t just treating pain. We’re teaching your spine and joints to move, adapt, and thrive—whether you’re bouncing back from injury or chasing your next PR. It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about building confidence, skill, and long-term resilience.

Want to see how our movement-first, one-on-one care works? Call, message, or stop by and meet the team. Your journey to pain-free living starts with a single step. 💪

Ready to teach your body what’s possible? 👇

🔎 Still chasing pain with quick fixes?Here’s a truth bomb: Most pain isn’t random. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Some...
11/15/2025

🔎 Still chasing pain with quick fixes?

Here’s a truth bomb: Most pain isn’t random. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Something in your movement needs attention.”

Ever wonder why that same ache keeps coming back, no matter how many stretches or massages you try? Or why resting only helps for a week, then BOOM—pain again?

At Premiere Spine & Sport, we don’t just treat the sore spot. We hunt for the real reason behind it. That means:

• Assessing how YOU move (not just where it hurts)
• Pinpointing the root cause, so you stop renting relief
• Building a plan that sticks—so you can get back to sport, life, and everything you love

Movement is personal. Your brain builds a new plan every time you move. The best movers? They have options, not just one way to do a task, but many.

Ready to break the injury cycle for good? DM us “MOVE” to book your movement assessment or call 208-968-6700. Let’s get you off the hamster wheel and back in control. 💪

11/14/2025

Comebacks aren’t luck. They’re built with intention.

Ever feel like your body’s working against you?

Jordan did. Back and hip pain benched him for months. Every “quick fix” left him more frustrated and further from the green.

But what if there’s a better way?

Jordan chose to do things differently. We built his recovery step by step. Real movement. Real strength. Real progress.

Today, he’s not just back to golf. He’s competing. He’s pain-free. He’s proof that your story doesn’t end with injury.

Curious what your own comeback could look like?

DM “MOVE” and let’s write your next chapter together. ⛳️💪

Most clinics chase pain. We chase performance.Ever wonder why your aches keep coming back?Spoiler: It’s not just about q...
11/13/2025

Most clinics chase pain. We chase performance.

Ever wonder why your aches keep coming back?

Spoiler: It’s not just about quick fixes or fancy gadgets. Real recovery means retraining how you move, not just patching up symptoms.

At Premiere Spine & Sport, we blend hands-on care with movement science. Every session is one-on-one. Every plan is built for your life, not just your pain.

Curious what a movement-first approach could do for you?

DM us “MOVE” and let’s talk. 💡

🏋️‍♀️  “A plan is only as good as its buy-in. When everyone’s invested, athlete, coach, parent, real progress happens” d...
10/01/2025

🏋️‍♀️ “A plan is only as good as its buy-in. When everyone’s invested, athlete, coach, parent, real progress happens”
directly applies to rehabilitation and return-to-sport activities. In the context of rehab, a structured plan (e.g., physical therapy protocols, strength training, or mobility exercises) is critical for recovery from injury. However, the success of this plan hinges on the commitment of all involved parties:
* Athlete: The athlete must be dedicated to following the rehab plan, attending therapy sessions, and adhering to restrictions or exercises to rebuild strength and function. Their mental and physical investment is key to a safe return to sport.
* Coach: Coaches play a role by supporting the athlete’s recovery timeline, adjusting training to accommodate rehab needs, and fostering a positive environment that prioritizes long-term health over premature return to play.
* Parent: For younger athletes, parents provide emotional support, ensure attendance at appointments, and reinforce at-home exercises or lifestyle changes needed for recovery.
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When everyone is aligned and invested, the rehab process is more effective, leading to measurable progress, such as improved strength, mobility, or confidence in returning to sport. In the Boise area, this collaborative approach is particularly relevant, as the community is known for its active lifestyle and strong support for youth and adult sports, from high school athletics to outdoor pursuits like hiking and skiing. Local performance centers, physical therapists, and sports medicine professionals emphasize this team-oriented mindset to help athletes safely return to their activities, whether it’s football, soccer, or trail running in the Boise Foothills.

👟 Tendon truth bomb: they don’t just “snap” out of nowhere.They whisper that tightness in your Achilles, that dull ache ...
09/22/2025

👟 Tendon truth bomb: they don’t just “snap” out of nowhere.
They whisper that tightness in your Achilles, that dull ache in your elbow, that stiffness in your knee long before they scream.

The problem? Most athletes ignore the whispers.
By the time you listen, it’s too late, you’re sidelined.

👉 Here’s the play:
Don’t push through every ache like it’s “just soreness.”

Prioritize mobility + tendon loading drills.

Respect recovery days, they’re fuel, not wasted time.

Your body always gives you hints. The smart ones listen early.

🔑 Take care of your tendons, they whisper before they scream.

Tag someone who needs this reminder 👇

🔎 What Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) Actually MeasuresA gross, subjective strength estimate on a 0–5 scale.Basically: “Can...
09/21/2025

🔎 What Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) Actually Measures

A gross, subjective strength estimate on a 0–5 scale.
Basically: “Can you resist my hand?”

Binary, not quantitative.

⚡ What Muscle Firing Rates Really Are
The frequency of action potentials in motor units.
A neurological property, not just muscle strength.
Requires EMG to measure objectively.

🚨 Why MMT Fails Here
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Your score depends on the therapist’s strength and judgment.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Can’t detect fine differences in motor unit recruitment or firing speed.
𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: A “5/5” only means you resisted that pressure not that your muscle is fast, powerful, or symmetrical.
𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱: EMG shows firing rates vary widely even in athletes who all “pass” MMT.

✅ What Assesses Firing Rates
Surface or intramuscular EMG → recruitment & firing frequency.
Isokinetic dynamometry + EMG → strength + neural activation.
Rate of Force Development (RFD) → a key sports performance metric.

🚨 Hot take for Boise athletes & parents:
If your Chiropractor or PT clinic is still clearing athletes for sports using MMT (“push into my hand”) or simple screens, it’s not just outdated it’s dangerous.

❌ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: two clinicians = two different results.
❌ 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: cutting, sprinting, and jumping require power & speed, not just activation.
❌ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸: Athletes cleared without objective testing are up to 4x more likely to re-injure. In youth sports, 1 in 5 reinjure when RTS is based on time or manual tests alone.

✅ The future of rehab = objective, data-driven testing.
Force plates. Hop tests. Isokinetic strength. Velocity profiling. Progressions that prove you’re ready not just hope you are.

👉 While MMT might tell you a quad “turns on,” it tells you nothing about whether it’s firing fast enough, often enough, or symmetrically enough to protect your knee or fuel sport performance.

Time to graduate yourself to a clinic that uses modern standards. Your future self (and your ACL, hamstring, or back) will thank you.

Adaptation is where the magic happens. 💡Recovery isn’t just about waiting it’s about teaching your body to handle stress...
09/18/2025

Adaptation is where the magic happens. 💡

Recovery isn’t just about waiting it’s about teaching your body to handle stress in smarter ways. Healing only happens when we create the right kind of change.
Three routes of adaptation in rehab:

Progress the load → adjust intensity, volume, or frequency (when tissues are ready)

Improve movement skill → better control naturally increases demand

Introduce a new stimulus → challenge tissues in safe, fresh ways

💡 Don’t rush to swap out every exercise. The body needs repetition to re-learn and rebuild. Too much variety too soon slows progress.
In rehab:

👉 Mastery > Novelty
👉 Consistency > Confusion

Whether you’re coming back from injury, working through pain, or chasing performance goals, adaptation is the bridge between adversity and growth.

Keep showing up. Keep adjusting. Keep adapting.

💥 When the Body Gets Rocked, Recovery Becomes the GameThese hits aren’t just highlight-reel moments they’re collisions t...
09/14/2025

💥 When the Body Gets Rocked, Recovery Becomes the Game

These hits aren’t just highlight-reel moments they’re collisions that send shockwaves through your neck, shoulders, spine, and hips. Even with pads and helmets, the forces are massive.

Here’s the truth:
👉 You don’t just walk off a hit like that.
👉 Rest alone doesn’t rebuild resilience.
👉 Without a plan, little “dings” can stack into long-term breakdowns.

What happens in a hit like this?
• Whiplash forces to the cervical spine
• Rotational torque on the shoulders and ribs
• Compression + shear through the lumbar spine
• Impact shock absorbed by hips, knees, and ankles

The body is designed to absorb force but recovery is where you rebuild capacity.

✅ Restore mobility
✅ Re-train movement control (so you own your patterns)
✅ Build resilience in the tissues that absorb impact
✅ Guide return-to-play with objective assessments

Takeaway:
The crowd cheers for the highlight play.
But it’s what happens the day after the hit that keeps you in the game long-term.

⚡ Build resilience. Recover smarter. Stay in the game.



09/12/2025

💥 Not every dunk ends up on a highlight reel… sometimes it ends on your back.

Here’s the deal:
You can’t completely train for a fall like this, but you can make your body more resilient when chaos hits.

👉 Train for impact:
• Build core control (anti-extension, anti-rotation)
• Strengthen hips + glutes (absorbing ground shock)
• Practice fall prep drills (rolling, bracing, distributing force)

👉 After impact recovery:
• Assess: spine, hips, ribs → don’t just “walk it off”
• Mobility: restore motion where stiffness locks in
• Stability: re-train control before loading back up
• Recovery: breath mechanics, tissue flush, gradual re-load

⚡ The difference between a one-time scare and a nagging injury?
→ Training for the unexpected.
→ Getting the right recovery after.

📍 At Premiere Spine & – we teach both.



09/11/2025

Rest doesn’t protect your spine—movement does.

💪 Loading your spine isn’t dangerous.
It’s what keeps your discs hydrated, your tissue strong, and your back resilient.

On the flip side…
🚫 Too much rest dries out discs, weakens tissue, and leaves your spine less capable of handling life’s demands.

Want less pain and more strength?
👉 Stop babying your back.
👉 Start training it to handle load.

Your spine isn’t fragile—it’s adaptable.

Address

36 N Echohawk Lane #104B
Eagle, ID
83616

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+12089686700

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Premiere Spine & Sport is the South Bay’s premier clinic for movement rehabilitation. We offer chiropractic, physical rehabilitation, and sports therapy. Our mission is simple: To help you restore healthy movement and balance, so you can get out of pain and back to the activities you love.