Performance Sport Care - Douglas F. Cancel, DC

Performance Sport Care - Douglas F. Cancel, DC Performance Sport Care specializes in the treatment of painful injuries and sports–related problem We also offer personal training services.
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WELCOME TO PERFORMANCE SPORT CARE

If you have developed pain or injury from exercising at the gym, while at play or participating in sports, while at work or from an accident, it is very likely that we can determine what is wrong and how to make you better. Dr. Douglas Cancel of Performance Sport Care, a Walnut Creek chiropractor, specializes in the assessment and treatment of painful musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related problems. Dr. Cancel’s understanding of the methodologies utilized for peak performance, injury prevention and rehab with elite professional athletes has inspired us, here at Performance Sport Care, to provide many of these same methods to a wide spectrum of weekend warriors, recreational athletes and everyday people who seek an active and pain-free life. At Performance Sport Care, we provide comprehensive treatments for musculoskeletal disorders, including myofascial release in addition to a spectrum of performance/strength training strategies. Using proven, problem-focused principles, we are able to apply effective strategies and techniques to help our patients feel better faster and to achieve their physical performance goals, regardless of their competition level. Our patients know that we seek the fastest possible results. By doing so, we seek a lower total cost to them to actually resolve their problem than what they might experience with another Walnut Creek chiropractor when everything is factored in. General information:

1776 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 106
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Phone: (925) 945-1155
Fax: (925) 945-1440
Email: info@performancesportcare.com

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1776 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 106
Walnut Creek, CA
94598

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19259451155

Website

http://linktr.ee/dfcancel

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WELCOME TO PERFORMANCE SPORT CARE If you have developed pain or injury from exercising at the gym, while at play or participating in sports, while at work or from an accident, it is very likely that we can determine what is wrong and how to make you better. Dr. Douglas Cancel of Performance Sport Care, a Walnut Creek chiropractor, specializes in the assessment and treatment of painful musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related problems. Dr. Cancel’s understanding of the methodologies utilized for peak performance, injury prevention and rehab with elite professional athletes has inspired us, here at Performance Sport Care, to provide many of these same methods to a wide spectrum of weekend warriors, recreational athletes and everyday people who seek an active and pain-free life. At Performance Sport Care, we provide comprehensive treatments for musculoskeletal disorders, including myofascial release in addition to a spectrum of performance/strength training strategies. We also offer personal training services. Using proven, problem-focused principles, we are able to apply effective strategies and techniques to help our patients feel better faster and to achieve their physical performance goals, regardless of their competition level. Our patients know that we seek the fastest possible results. By doing so, we seek a lower total cost to them to actually resolve their problem than what they might experience with another Walnut Creek chiropractor when everything is factored in. General information: 2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 100 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (925) 945-1155 Fax: (925) 945-1440 Email: drcancel@walnutcreekchiropractors.com